We have a busy week for you on In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, as we kick off American Conference Media Week. The guys are dedicating this week to Chuck Sullivan, who suddenly passed away last month. We begin our coverage in the heartland, discussing all things Shockers.

We chat with Wichita State head coach Kristi Bredbenner about being named a D1Softball All-Quarter Century head coach, and she reflects on how her role has evolved since the start of her career. We also speak with sophomore pitcher Ryley Nihart about what she learned in 2025 and how those lessons will help her this coming season.

After that, we travel to Greenville and East Carolina, where the Pirates will host the 2026 American Conference Tournament. First, we catch up with head coach Shane Winkler about ECU’s successful 2025 season and how they plan to build on that momentum. Then you’ll hear from senior outfielder Anna Sawyer about what drew her to ECU and the type of hitter she has become.

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