# Defenders Ready to Battle: Brett Ploessl on Marquette Catholic Softball’s 2026 Outlook

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Podcast: [Dubuque Area Sports Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dubuque-area-sports-podcast-753317)
Published: 2026-05-12T14:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmaneman/episodes/Defenders-Ready-to-Battle-Brett-Ploessl-on-Marquette-Catholic-Softballs-2026-Outlook-e3h10rt
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Duration seconds: 1156

## Resource

Coach Maneman is joined by Marquette Catholic head softball coach Brett Ploessl to preview the Defenders’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 20-15 season and a second-place finish in the Tri-Rivers East with a 15-9 conference record, Marquette Catholic enters the new year with plenty to build on. Coach Ploessl reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready for bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Defenders to keep pushing forward in 2026. It’s a fun and informative look at Marquette Catholic softball and what fans can expect this season.

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