Filling in at catcher in Weiser’s Lady Wolverines season opening softball game, Sophie Shirts made the out at home, catching a clean throw from Ali Sorensen to end the game against Columbia. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff The Lady Wolverines opened their 2026 campaign with a commanding 20-2 victory over Columbia before running into a tougher challenge on the road at Nampa Christian, where a late Trojan surge handed Weiser a 17-3 loss. The split still offered encouraging signs: consistent contact throughout the order, aggressive baserunning, and a pitching staff beginning to settle in as the team heads toward its spring break tournament. Weiser 20, Columbia 2 PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today !