“Second round and beyond,” is the goal that is embedded into each member of the Girls Varsity Softball team as they battle each and every game this season in attempt to go even further in CIF than the past years. Their goals are set high and the team has the matching attitude and motivation to back it up. “Our team is made up of really different types of people but it's really cool how we all come together for one common goal: to win and have fun,” said junior Angie Possemato.
Hoping to bring the same positive outlook of their season to their first game of the season against Temple City, the team started off a bit on the shaky side. On Mar. 5, their drive and enthusiasm wasn’t embedded into their mindset the day of the game, perhaps because of their first game chills or worries. Although Temple City was a tough competitor, the team pulled off two points, ending their game at 2-8. While looking on the optimistic side, the team came to a consensus that their score was merely a test of their wit, if you will, and that they will definitely win the next one. Captain Senior Emily McQuaid said, “I believe this year we have to tightest knit group of girls than in past. We realize we are one team, and we win and lose together.”
The next day, the team reminisced their mistakes made from their last game, fixed them, and brought their improvements to their game against Baldwin Park. Their vibe was back on track as they walked onto our own field with a fresh start. All of the girls anticipated for the worst, as each and every one of them gave it their absolute all. Junior Blaire Barchman commented that “We are already focusing on our weak spots and fixing them. Our hitting is already strong, so if we keep working on defense i think we will do well in league.” With that said, the team won 20-2, which was an amazing turn around from the day before.
On Mar. 9, the team played against La Cañada, attempting to bring their successful streak to their neck of the woods. The game became really close, but La Cañada beat the team by just a smidge, ending the game with a loss of 0-1. Rosemead was their next competitor, in which they scored ____. Coach Megan Leahy said, "_____."
Hoping to bring the same positive outlook of their season to their first game of the season against Temple City, the team started off a bit on the shaky side. On Mar. 5, their drive and enthusiasm wasn’t embedded into their mindset the day of the game, perhaps because of their first game chills or worries. Although Temple City was a tough competitor, the team pulled off two points, ending their game at 2-8. While looking on the optimistic side, the team came to a consensus that their score was merely a test of their wit, if you will, and that they will definitely win the next one. Captain Senior Emily McQuaid said, “I believe this year we have to tightest knit group of girls than in past. We realize we are one team, and we win and lose together.”
The next day, the team reminisced their mistakes made from their last game, fixed them, and brought their improvements to their game against Baldwin Park. Their vibe was back on track as they walked onto our own field with a fresh start. All of the girls anticipated for the worst, as each and every one of them gave it their absolute all. Junior Blaire Barchman commented that “We are already focusing on our weak spots and fixing them. Our hitting is already strong, so if we keep working on defense i think we will do well in league.” With that said, the team won 20-2, which was an amazing turn around from the day before.
On Mar. 9, the team played against La Cañada, attempting to bring their successful streak to their neck of the woods. The game became really close, but La Cañada beat the team by just a smidge, ending the game with a loss of 0-1. Rosemead was their next competitor, in which they scored ____. Coach Megan Leahy said, "_____."