By Matt Browning

Alex Schreiner of Kingman was voted Wichita Small School Preseason Softball Player of the Year. Schreiner received over 14,000 votes, which was nearly 41 percent of the overall vote.

In 2019, Schreiner was a first team all-league second basemen.

“I know the other girls in the poll are fantastic athletes and also deserving of this honor,” Schreiner said. “I’m very appreciative of my friends and family who voted for me.”

As a freshman two years ago, Schreiner led the Eagles in batting average (.512), on-base percentage (.522), slugging percentage (.762), RBIs (34) and home runs (3).

Schreiner will also be one of Kingman’s top pitchers this season.

“This season, as I am a junior, I’m stepping into the leadership role to help the younger girls gain confidence and better themselves,” Schreiner said. “Personally, I am working on building my speed as a pitcher and hitting the ball more for power.”

Kingman went to the state tournament in 2019 and that is one of the main goals for Schreiner this season.

“My goal for this year is for our team to win the league and return to the state tournament,” Schreiner said. “In that process, because of my willingness to play wherever might be most beneficial to the team, my role in the field might change as I work to become more of a utility player.”