By Britt Melinauskas

On Mar. 4, the LGHS softball team faced its first non-league opponent, Archbishop Mitty, where both the varsity and JV teams experienced tough losses. The varsity team lost 0-2, and the JV team fell short with a 9-13 defeat. These challenging preseason matches set high expectations for the team moving forward. Two days later, on Mar. 6, the varsity team battled Hilldale but fell 3-7, while the JV team bounced back with a strong 6-4 victory. On Mar. 9, the teams faced Valley Christian, where the varsity team struggled, losing 0-6. However, the JV team delivered an impressive performance, pulling off a dominant 14-1 win, showcasing their resilience and potential for the rest of the season. Varsity centerfielder, junior Sophia Krish stated, “Our preseason opponents have been all pretty strong teams. And it has encouraged us to up our game and really play our best going into the season, and really prepared us well.”

Despite the setbacks, varsity first baseman and outfielder, sophomore Kendall Feichtmeir, explained, “It helped us realize what we need to work on. We are not as focused as we should be, but we are working on that, and I have a feeling it is going to get a lot better, because we are more invested in winning.” Krish expressed, “We are currently working on getting our team to work together and play together. I think we are all individually super talented players, so I think we need to really focus on working as a team.”

When asked about the varsity team’s current challenges, Krish explained, “Some of our players are injured, and we are working through our little mini-injuries. And I would say, I guess it’s not so much a setback, but because it is obviously a new season, and we are working with some new players and strengthening our team chemistry.”

Furthermore, the varsity team competed in the Watsonville High School Tournament, going up against Greenfield, Mercy, and Watsonville, with final scores of 24-0, 17-0, and 8-0. Sophomore Ava Norquist threw a no-hitter against Watsonville High, and sophomore Danica DeSantis pitched a perfect game against Greenfield High.

On March 20, the varsity team faced off against the Homestead Mustangs in their first league match of the season. The game ended with a dominant 10-1 victory, setting an early tone for the team’s season and pushing them to the top of the league standings. The win was a clear statement of intent, signaling their readiness for the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, the JV team was gearing up for their own first league match on Mar. 25, against the Los Altos Eagles. With a focus on building momentum, the team was eager to make their mark and set the stage for a successful season ahead.

LGHS Girls’ Softball, with a 4-3 record for varsity and 2-1 for JV, is priming themselves for a promising season, where each setback and success fuels further competition and sets new goals for the remainder of the season.

(Source: MaxPreps)