Varsity Softball Starts Season Optimistically

VICTORIA GAVIA

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As spring season begins, girls’ varsity softball is continuing their efforts to improve teamwork and be able to react quickly during games. The preseason begins on April 8 with an away game against Rosemead. However, their first home game will be against Gabrielino on April 10.

For the girls, a typical practice includes doing drills and practicing hits. Additionally, to gain extra experience, varsity scrimmages against the JV team in order to heighten their instincts and familiarize themselves with possible scenarios.

“We divided up the teams two weeks ago, so for now we are focusing on working together and working out different plays,” said pitcher Taylor-Mae Vasquez.

Although the frosh-soph team has had a strong turnout of new girls, it is a different story for varsity. This year, there are only a few new players joining, which could be considered both an advantage and a disadvantage.

One positive difference is that they have five pitchers, though one is injured right now, when they usually have three at most.

“It can be a good thing that we don’t have that many new players because then we already know how to work together as a whole,” said Vasquez.

However, though this may be the case, it could prove to be hurtful for next year’s team since they have five seniors this year. Regardless, Vasquez is optimistic that for the time being, as long as they continue to keep up their strong work ethic the girls will perform to their full potential.