Preps to watch: Ronni Steffener and Myah Brinker a dynamic duo

Steffener and Brinker make up a dynamic duo at first base for the Tigers who recently had a 14-game win streak. The two split duties at first base and designated player positions for each Cedar Falls doubleheader. Brinker is batting .433 with seven home runs and nine doubles, while Steffener is hitting .426 with 3 home runs and 12 doubles. “Both are really good defensive players at first base and are a huge reason for our late season success,” Tiger head coach Steve Chidester said. “They are also excellent leaders on and off the field for us. It is a very unique situation that has helped us tremendously.” Brinker is also a standout bowler and track and field athlete. Steffener participated in choir and band and will be a member of the Northern Iowa marching band this fall.

Carlson is hitting .490 with a school single-season record 46 stolen bases. He set the record last Thursday in a game with Wapsie Valley. He now has 47. In addition to handling most of the Wildcat catching duties, Carlson has made six appearances on the pitching mound. Carlson also played football, basketball and ran track for Janesville in addition to being a honor student.

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