12 FEBRUARY 2026 By Alex Gross Zach Miller has stepped foot on countless sports fields throughout his life, from rec league soccer pitches to perfectly manicured NFL turfs. Few of these athletic endeavors, though, have been more rewarding than getting to coach his two daughters on the softball field. It just so happens that the family bonding has resulted in quite a few victories. The Christ Lutheran Lady Lions are riding an undefeated regular season record and a 126-13 run differential into the playoffs, where they hope to continue winning on their way to another championship for the school. The Lions won the CYAA championship last year and came into this season with pressure to repeat. But most of last season’s champions were graduating eighth graders, meaning that coaches had to look for new talent to step up to the plate. “Fortunately, the new members of the team have more than delivered,” Coach David Bellman said. “We have several girls who play on high-level club softball teams as well as girls who play and excel in other sports, but all are great athletes and have some sort of history with the game.” Only two current players will graduate in the spring, so the team’s younger core will remain intact for next season. Bellman and Miller had big shoes to fill when replacing former Head Coach Quinn Klappenback, who led the Lady Lions to three undefeated seasons and only two losses in four years. This year’s roster has made the transition as seamless as possible. “It’s an easy job to coach these kinds of players because they all get it,” said Miller. “They practice hard, they want to get better, and they get along with each other. They want to win for each other.” That winning spirit pervades throughout sports for these athletes, and it’s driven many to want to pursue careers in high school athletics, too. Some, like Bellman’s youngest daughter, already have collegiate softball aspirations. Each coach has two daughters on the team and that’s given them both insight into their kids as athletes and as individuals. “It’s interesting because they bring completely different strengths so it’s fun to watch them together,” said Bellman. “Having played tons of sports myself, I understand what it’s like to kind of have a different personality, especially in all the locker rooms I’ve been in,” said Miller. “To be able to coach them and then have each of them take coaching differently – that’s definitely been something I’ve had to grow at.” The growing pains have nonetheless been worthwhile, as Bellman and Miller have not only picked up right where Coach Klappenback left off, but also learned how best to help their daughters through future athletic endeavors. How each athlete has developed in real time while maintaining a championship standard of play has resulted in foundational moments of growth and memories they can cherish for life. “It’s special to look at the banner in the gym knowing the three of us had a part in it,” said Bellman. The Lady Lions shutout the St. Gregory Spartans 16-0 in their first postseason game. CLS scored early and racked up 12 hits highlighted by an inside-the-park homer from Lilly and triples from Cadyn and Remi, while Brie threw two innings of no-hit ball and struck out five. CLS athletics seeks second consecutive softball title Kaydence M., Nora W., Remi M., Dacey B., Cadyn G., Coach Zach, Lilly S., Daley B., Coach David, Brie B., Coach Randall, Charlotte T., Hannah H. and Ida D. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZACH MILLER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FROM DAY... YOU’LL FIND IT AT THE ARCADIAN ...TO NIGHT THE ARCADIAN a r c a d i a n P H X . c o m 3.25% Exclusive Interest Rates * Interest rates are introductory and subject to change. Contact our sales team for current rates. * It’s an easy job to coach these kinds of players.

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