After an evil injury, Kovtun with the softball inland Lakes again

Indian River-Lexi Kovtun performed, went through her windup movement and delivered a lightning-fast strike in the middle last Saturday.

The Charlevoix-Hitter simply had no shot and fuchs on the field from the senior right hand in the inland Lakes and sent them back directly to the shelter.

It was reminiscent of the Kovtun from two years ago, an emerging star in the second year, which delivered a post -season forever, a very strong Rogers -City city setup structure and brought the hurons on the way in the district finals.

“I'm still thinking of this day,” said Kovtun about the victory over the hurons. “We came into play when we played this one song -I forgot what it says, but we cut it on the bus -we didn't expect to win, but we did great victory. It was such an amazing victory, especially without Natalie (former inland -see star Natalie Wandrie, who took part in the Mhsaa division on the same day).

“It was probably the best game I took in my high school career.”

It was the best time for Kovtun that was during the dazzling display in her softball czenith.

But while there are highs in the career, there are also lows.

Unfortunately, for Kovtun, some moments when they had forgotten came as a junior last spring when she suffered a bloody knee injury after getting into the third basis during a conference home game against Mancelona. The setback for several Ski Valley games extensively, and exactly when she returned to Cheboygan, she experienced the same injury again and emphasized it until the district tournament.

“It was definitely difficult to observe how other people playing the sport you love and sitting and watching and was not on the field with them,” said Kovtun.

Inland Lakes coach Krissi Thompson felt the frustration of one of her most talented players and always knew that Kovtun's work morality would be lit during the recovery process.

In the past season season, Thompson saw how the senior agreed.

“She loves the sports of the softball absolutely, so it is very difficult, especially if you are injured and you cannot produce for your team,” said Thompson. “I think that's why she works so hard this year.”

What Kovun may benefit most in winter was with Aubrey Jones, a signatories from Oklahoma State University, who played for the Gaylord Blue Devils during her runs for the titles of Division 2 State in the last two seasons. Together they worked on the pitching.

“(Jones) just helped me with the basics,” said Kovtun. “I have the feeling that I've played great lately.”

During the Bulldog Invitation, Kovtun certainly looked like itself, Charlevoix concluded in a win, while he was homered and torn three doubles throughout the day. Regardless of whether it is pitching, an elite -offensive bat or her solid defensive ability, Kovtun is a big good for a domestic Lakes team that strives for more after season when it comes to.

Kovtun's career knew that she would not play in college and approaches his conclusion. It is not known whether it will again deliver a Rogers City-like clutch performance, but the trip was a thrill.

“I love the girls; I just love to be in the field – it just feels like a family,” said Kovtun. “I love everyone. I all loved in my first year, in the second year, in the junior year, and now I'm a senior. I always looked up at these girls when I was younger, girl like Ryann Clancy. Now I just want to be someone who can look at the other girl.”

Contact the sports editor Jared Greenleaf at jgreenleaf@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @SportScdt

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