Munster junior catcher Caroline Wendlinger is already looking ahead.

Wendlinger, who announced her commitment to Iowa softball on Tuesday, still has two high school seasons left.

“I’ve thought about committing to college and everything that comes with it for a while, so it’s surreal to be done with the recruiting phase,” she said. “On one hand, I’m proud of myself because I’ve had this dream for a long time. But on the other hand, it’s only the beginning of a new journey, and there’s still a lot of work to be done.”

Wendlinger’s father, David, isn’t surprised she has reached this point.

“When you watch Caroline compete, it doesn’t take long to realize she has an edge,” David Wendlinger said. “She hates losing, she’s very competitive, and that’s always been true — not just in softball b

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