Coming off a 19-13 campaign last season and most of its core players back, the Knoxville Softball Squad is poised to have a banner year. The Panthers will have to replace some key positions due to graduation. First base, second base and an outfield position, but the rest seem to be back. Coach Steph Christner returns for another season as the Panthers travel to Newton for their season opener. You can hear that game live on AM 1320 and 95.3 KNIA and kniakrls.com starting with the pre-game at 7:15.