Bravettes figure to make state tourneys a habit

A solid nucleus from their first state tournament team in 16 seasons, plus a promising freshman class have the Flathead Bravettes thinking big this softball season.

Mackenzie Brandt, an all-Western AA pick as a sophomore when she hit .472, is back in the outfield — probably center field — for Flathead, and familiar names are up and down the lineup.

Ava Besson, who pitches and plays second base, is back, as is pitcher/outfielder Macey McIlhargey and shortstop/third baseman Kaiden Lake.