Freshman (2023):

Made 22 appearances and one start as a freshman … Tossed 42.2 innings and finished with a 2-1 record, also adding four saves … Held a 4.27 ERA and struck out 29 batters … Had a season-high four strikeouts in wins over Pratt (3/1) and NWKTC (3/22).

High School/Prep:

Graduated from West Franklin High School (Pomona, Kansas) in 2022 ... Lettered in cross country, basketball, and softball … Coached by Kayla Jehle and Melissa Allen in softball ... Finished with a 14-4 record in the circle and a 2.35 ERA as a junior … Struck out 142 batters in 107.1 innings … Hit .386 with 24 RBI and four home runs as a junior … Named All-Flint Hills multiple times… Named to KSHSAA’s list of top 50 players to watch in 2022 …  Sub-state runner up in basketball … State Runner Up in XC … Played travel ball with Competitive Edge from 2016-2022.

Personal:

Lena Gail Walter ... Birthday is March 24 ... Daughter to Keith and Lurenda Walter ... Has one sister, Mackenzie … Lurenda Walter (mom) played softball at Ottawa University(98-00) ... Lena is a Chemical Engineering major … “My goal is to receive my chemical engineering degree and pursue a career in the agricultural industry.”

Who or What Motivates Her:

"My family, friends, and teammates all motivate me to bring a competitiveness out in the field. And perhaps my most important motivator is my Savior, I owe a lot to Him for recovery of injuries, the ability, and opportunities to play at the collegiate level. "

Favorite Softball Moment:

“Being able to play with basically the same girls while growing up on my travel softball team was quite memorable. The district games in the 2023 spring season. The energy and crowd were like something I’ve never experienced before.”

Why Butler:

"Growing up I remember being told how Butler was known for a championship caliber team. It felt right to complete my first two years at a winning and highly competitive program that was relatively close to home."

Twitter/X:

@lena_walter29

Instagram:

@lena__walter