Clarinda senior Ryplee Sunderman signed with SWCC Softball, continuing her softball career at Southwestern Community College after a signing ceremony at Clarinda High School. Sunderman, the starting catcher for the Clarinda softball team, cited the influence of her sister and club coach in her decision to continue playing.

By the Numbers
  • Sunderman hit .303 and batted near the top of the order for a Clarinda team that won 22 games last summer.
  • Southwestern Community College's softball program, led by head coach Danny Jensen, had a 14-34 record in the past spring season.
State of Play
  • SWCC's spring softball season begins on Sunday, March 3, and includes 10 Iowa athletes on the roster.
  • Clarinda's softball season starts on Tuesday, May 21, with Sunderman hoping for continued improvement after a successful 2023 season.
  • Sunderman also plans to pursue a degree in the criminal justice field.
Bottom Line

Ryplee Sunderman's signing with SWCC Softball marks the continuation of her softball journey, with high hopes for her future collegiate career and the ongoing success of both the SWCC and Clarinda softball programs.