BY MIKE BLACKERBY
By lofty local standards, the 2023 high school softball season was a disappointment.
For the first time since 2014, teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area were shut out in the state championship hunt in Murfreesboro.
Also, after winning the last five state titles in the state’s highest classification, local teams came up empty in the winner’s circle in Class 4A a year ago.
Look for local teams to return to form in 2024, with several schools having legitimate shots not only to return to the state tournament, but win championships in their respective classes.
Here’s a look at some of the top teams to watch and some of the top individual talent to keep an eye on in 2024:
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