RH: Shockers Open Practice With NCAA Play On Their Minds

Ellee Eck By Paul Suellentrop

Ellee Eck enjoyed softball at Stanford and appreciated the academic and athletic prestige. Thanks to the transfer portal, she is thrilled to spend her final year of eligibility playing at Wichita State, the school she committed to as a freshman at Andale High School.

"It makes you realize how good home is," she said. "I love the team dynamic, and I love my coaches. I feel a lot more free, and a lot more confident in myself."

Ellee EckThe Shockers opened practices on Wednesday with a conditioning session in the morning and indoor workouts in the afternoon. Much of the talk focused on the team's speed and the importance of defense. Eck, who played in 148 games for…