A trio of Sul Ross softball players were noted as players to watch on the American Southwest Conference Preseason Watch List in an announcement made Thursday by the conference office.

Those mentioned were Annika Canaba, Payslee Sims, and Jodie Vaughn. All three were All-Conference selections in 2019.

Catcher/infielder Annika Canaba led the Lobos in nearly every offensive category in the shortened 2020 season with a team-high 55 at bats, 22 runs scored, 29 hits, eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 25 runs batted in, 53 total bases, seven stolen bases, a .964 slugging percentage, and a .527 batting average.

Catcher Payslee Sims batted .333 in 2020 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 48 at bats.

Pitcher Jodie Vaughn sported an 8-3 record in 2020 with a 3.32 earned run average and a team-high 59 strikeouts.

The Lobos are set to start their season in Clarksville, AR against University of the Ozarks on February 26.