MUNCIE, Ind. – Yorktown Softball teed up their 2026 campaign on April 3 as they are off to a 2-0 start in their early season. The Tigers have won four straight sectional championships since Head Coach Jeremy Penrod took the wheel in 2021. Penrod believes the Yorktown softball community has been a big help to the program's recent success.
“We’ve had a lot of great kids, a lot of support from the parents, a lot of behind-the-scenes things that nobody sees, but at the end of the day, the players do whatever we ask, and they’re individuals that would run through a brick wall for you,” Penrod said.
Senior Catcher Anna Rinker has started all four years under Coach Penrod, and she has also seen multiple sectional trophies. Rinker says his best quality as a Head Coach is establishing a team-friendly environment.
“To not take it too seriously. Obviously, we show up every day, work hard, but he’s also willing to have fun with us as well, and I just think that helps keep it super light-hearted and fun every day at practice,” Rinker said.
Along with three seasons with at least 20 wins in his four years as Head Coach, Penrod has won sectionals every season he’s been at the helm for the Tigers. Continuing this streak is in the back of their minds, as they have a goal set out for more hardware, as he mentioned.
“It’s definitely in our mind every year. Obviously, every team should have the same goals, I think, and that’s to be playing your best when you get to the sectionals. When you’re there, you want to be hitting on all cylinders, playing your very best, and see what happens,” Penrod said.
Yorktown's next contest hosts Connersville Thursday at 6 p.m. as Rinker, Coach Penrod and the Tigers continue their early campaign.
Contact Aidan McNally with questions or comments at aidan.mcnally@bsu.edu
