Regarded by many as one of the school’s most successful teams, the softball team was very close to entering the CIF playoffs until its defeat against Arcadia High on May 5.
“The team has performed better than last year,” coach Rich Henning said. “This season was a slight disappointment though because we did not make it into playoffs, which was only one game away.”
Though many seniors are leaving, emerging players such as center fielder Kenya Buckley (‘12) , shortstop Kaitlyn Williams (’13), and right fielder Brianna Aguilera (’13) are giving hope to the team next season.
Questions
1. How long have you been playing softball?
2. What is your position in the team?
3. What do you like best about the sport?
4. What is your most memorable moment in softball?
5. What is your biggest accomplishment in softball?
Diana Gascon (’10)
1. 12 years
2. Infielder and Outfielder
3. It keeps you moving and active.
4. During our BGD, I caught a ball that I thought I could not catch.
5. Being able to play for the school team.
Jessica Perez (’10)
1. Two years
2. Starting right field
3. Running.
4. At the Antelope Valley game, I hit two doubles and a triple. During our BGD, I slid into first base and was safe. It was a really close play.
5. I started playing softball in the varsity team my junior year and it was my first year playing.
Karissa Garcia (’10)
1. 11 years
2. Catcher
3. It keeps me fit, busy, and away from trouble.
4. I played on my birthday and I caught a punt ball, making the inning out for the other team.
5. Learning to play softball and sticking with it.
Co-captain Anarosa Aguirre (’10)
1. 10 years
2. Starting second base
3. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I hit the ball and when we make plays in the field.
4. I dove for a line drive, caught it and threw the ball to first base, making a double play.
5. I’ve played three different positions in three years and I’m a four-year varsity player.
Vanessa Dorado (’10)
1. 14 years
2. Starting third base, shortstop, pitcher
3. I like playing it since I grew up around it.
4. I hit a triple and brought three runners in.
5. When I was 9, I played with 12-year-olds.
Co-Captain Bridget Bacon
1. 8 years
2. Starting first baseman, pitcher, left fielder
3. I love playing the sport since it’s really fun.
4. Getting the only hit at the Crescenta Valley game.
5. Being able to continue my family legacy of playing softball.
Co-Captain Christina Iezza (’10)
1. 12 years
2. Starting pitcher, outfielder
3. It requires much thought to come up with strategies.
4. When I caught a line drive as a pitcher that was going straight to my face.
5. Hitting a grand slam during the Whittier Tournament.
