A new season gets underway for the Coffeyville Community College softball program, with the team in action against Eastern Oklahoma State College in a doubleheader.

 

The Red Ravens finished last season with a 10-30 record, but are making positive progress around the conference. The team brings in one of the largest recruiting classes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, and the program is up three spots in the preseason predicted order of finish.

 

Second-year Head Coach Ashton Friend says it's reassuring to be earning respect around the league.

The 2026 Raven roster features 13 true freshmen, and only three returners from last season, with those being Raya Eilert, Katelynn Siess, and Kaylee Henderson. Coach Friend says the girls have bought into the mindset of improving and competing.

 

CCC has many notable matchups in non-conferece play, with the home opener Friday afternoon against Butler, as well as games against North Central Texas College, Crowder College, and Metropolitan Community College. Coach Friend says the team is being tested early to be prepared for a tough league slate.

 

The Red Ravens will be at Byars Field on Friday, February 20th, for a 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. doubleheader against Butler.