The Patterson Lumberjills lost six seniors a year ago, so there definitely were some holes to fill coming into this year’s softball season. However, Patterson Coach Matt Lipari said last month that the players that have filled those roles have “stepped up.” Now, the Lumberjills (8-14-1 overall, 2-4 in District 8-3A) both will conclude the regular season and begin postseason play this week. In filling spots from a year ago, Lipari said some of the Lumberjills that have played full-time this year did get some playing time last year. “When we came in, I felt that the girls that were coming up could ...