OFF TO THE RACES: Wetumpka to face off against top talent, familiar foe

For the last several years, Wetumpka has become familiar with Baldwin County on the softball diamond. So the Indians know what they’re up against, and that’s namely pitching ace Madilyn Bird.

“She’s probably the best pitcher in (Class) 6A, if not across the state,” Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell said. “Obviously, we got a tough, tough draw right off the bat. The biggest thing is our pitchers are going to have to give us a chance, and we’re going to have to manufacture runs to the best of our ability.”