Hannah Kleist, junior captain, is a leader and third baseman for the Royals softball team.

Kleist started playing baseball in first grade and switched to softball in fifth grade.

“Softball has taught me a lot about teamwork and how to deal with things not always going your way,” Kleist said. “My favorite memory that I have experienced so far is beating Minnetonka last year on a grand slam by Lauren Feagler [former teammate].”

During the offseason, Kleist played on a softball club team named ‘the Minnesota Renegades’. This team is made up of girls from all of over the state and they play in tournaments throughout Minnesota. Kleist got the opportunity to compete in nationals with the Renegades who finished ninth.

Besides softball Kliest also plays basketball which keeps her in shape for the softball season.

“My biggest accomplishment was being apart of the team last year that won the conference,” Kleist said. “My goal for the team this year, is to win the conference again and advance to state this year.”