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Frontier softball rediscovering competitive ways
TL;DR
Frontier freshman pitcher Sarah Trapp remains positive despite a tough game against North Newton, emphasizing teamwork and encouragement. She aims to inspire her teammates through her love for the sport and faith.
Key points
- Sarah Trapp is a freshman pitcher for Frontier.
- Trapp remained positive after allowing a home run.
- She emphasizes teamwork and encouragement.
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MOROCCO — Frontier freshman pitcher Sarah Trapp didn't shake her head after allowing a solo home run to North Newton freshman Blake Scheidt that put a once close game out of reach for the 2025 1A state champion.
Trapp kept smiling, high-fiving and kept throwing her best pitches.
"I've played on the other end when I feel like I'm nobody," Trapp said. "I want everyone to feel encouraged and that they're brought together as a team. I want to play for the love of Jesus. He's given me this ability."
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Frontier freshman pitcher Sarah Strapp (right) gets greeted with high fives after recording a strikeout against North Newton on Friday, April 24, 2026.
A culture change that's occurred in Chalmers following two combined seasons in 2024 and 2025 that saw the Falcons win just a single game during that time period. Frontier is 3-6 this season with all six losses against opponents like West Lafayette, Delphi, Clinton Prairie, Rossville, North Newton and Rossville that are expected to be sectional contenders in their respected 1A, 2A, 3A classes.
But now Trapp, a 5-foot-5 pitcher and shortstop with travel ball experience has arrived to bring consistency in the circle while sophomore Addi Govert is hitting .278 with three RBIs. Trapp is hitting .421 while steadily improving her command in the circle with 23 strikeouts and 17 walks in 25.2 innings.
"Last year we only won one game and it's great to give a fight to teams that we lost to," Govert said.
A dormant program in Frontier that previously won 10 IHSAA class 1A sectional titles 1998, 2007, 2008, 2009 (1A), 2011 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 has rediscovered its competitive foundation.
Q&A
Who is Sarah Trapp and what role does she play on the Frontier softball team?
Sarah Trapp is a freshman pitcher for the Frontier softball team, known for her positive attitude and encouragement towards her teammates.
What happened in the game between Frontier and North Newton?
In the game, Frontier faced a setback when North Newton's Blake Scheidt hit a solo home run, putting the game out of reach for Frontier.
How does Sarah Trapp inspire her teammates?
Sarah Trapp inspires her teammates by maintaining a positive demeanor, encouraging team spirit, and expressing her love for the game and faith.
