It would be understandable if the Archbishop Spalding softball team had a down campaign in 2017.
The Cavaliers won Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland "A" conference league championships in 2015 and 2016 with teams loaded with veteran talent. The group entered this year knowing it would be a rebuilding season -- with just four seniors and the rest of the roster made up of sophomores and freshmen,
Despite their youth, the Cavaliers have thrived, especially in conference play. The group has a 10-7 overall record but stand at 8-2 in conference play. Spalding has earned the No. 1 overall seed for the IAAM "A" conference playoffs, meaning the Cavaliers will have a bye for the first round of the tournament.
