The 2026 Houston softball team's 5 seniors, from left: Natalie Clinton, Katy Evans, Lilly Kincaid, Ashley Gilbert and Gracyn McNiell. (Jeff McNiell, Houston Herald)

During one of the preseason practices leading into the season, new Houston softball coach Conaley Aaron was communicating his philosophy with his players. 

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