Amanda Entzminger is a journalism student at Gilbert Christian High School assigned to cover high school sports for AZPreps365.com

Sydney Hoffman is a star player when it comes to softball. Sydney has been playing softball for six years. Sydney plays almost any position you need her to. Her favorite position is center field. She is one of the captains and is a great role model. She is currently the pitcher for the Lady Knights' team.  She is a very hard worker and is trying to step up just like her older sister, Ciara, did as a captain when she was at the high school. 

She is very flexible with the new girls joining and is very welcoming. Sydney feels it is hard since COVID-19 and not being able to play as much last season. In some ways, she feels, this hurt the team in gaining much needed playing experience. She has put so much effort into this team and is committed to doing her very best. The Lady Knights’ softball record is 1-8 overall, 0-3 in their league, and sixth in 3A division. Sydney is sure that our Lady Knights' team will stay strong and will continue to put forth their best efforts!