Now the team to beat; Mavericks set sights on repeat
Samantha Kling (4) hoists up the 4A state championship trophy with her teammates after the Mavericks defeated the Chiawana Riverhawks 13-3 to win their first state title in school history, last season.
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Mya Martinez (in light blue shirt) helps Head Coach Mike Hofheins (not pictured) with a pitching drill at the Mavericks first practice of the season.
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The Moses Lake Mavericks Head Coach Mike Hofheins (standing) talks with his players ahead of their first slowpitch practice of the 2026 season.
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The Mavericks coaches Jake Bertholf (most left), Bob Richardson (middle) and Head Coach Mike Hofheins (most right) game plan ahead of their first practice of the 2026 season.
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The Mavericks Head Coach Mike Hofheins waters the field ahead of the teams first practice of the season. Hofheins said he loves everything that comes with the softball season, even maintaining a quality field.
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MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (15-1) enter the 2026 season with a new perspective after winning the programs first ever 4A slowpitch state championship in 2025. Instead of chasing a championship, the Mavs are looking to defend it.
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