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Lizzie Taylor '18 and Gabby Garcia '19 smile for pictures with managers Jade Ivison '17 and Meredith Reece '18.

Softball Celebrates Their Season One Last Time

Jena Hawks May 12, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, the softball team officially closed their season with their end of the year banquet. Both the JV and varsity teams brought their families to celebrate the end of a fantastic season....

Gabby Garcia '19 makes it safe at second.

Varsity Softball Falls to Cedar Ridge

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter April 28, 2017

After enduring a vigorous season composed of hard work, big wins, and sorrow losses, the time has come for the varsity softball team to hang their bats and return from the field. In their final game...

Haley Popelka '18  prepares to strike the ball.

Varsity Softball Falls to Pflugerville on Senior Night

Jena Hawks April 24, 2017

Emotions ran high as the varsity softball team began to warm up for their last home game of the season. For seven of the girls in the program, Tuesday, April 18 would be the last time that they would...

Haley Popelka '18 pitches the ball to opposing batter.  Photo credit to Erin Lee.

Varsity Softball Narrowly Defeats Stony Point 2-1

Chelsea Terranova, Photo Editor April 18, 2017

Fighting for a playoffs spot, the varsity softball team pulled a nail-biting win against the Stony Point Tigers on Wednesday, April 12. Going back and forth the score stayed 0-0 but the Warriors were...

Coach Tiffany Gates high fives center fielder Haily Lozano '19. Photo courtesy of Alex Reece.

Varsity Softball Misses Out Against Round Rock

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 19, 2017

In their final game of the week, the varsity softball team fell 0-10 to Round Rock High School on Tuesday, March 14. Despite failing to produce runs, the Lady Warriors maintained a great defense...

Stony Point High School introduces the Lady Warriors before the start of the game. Photo courtesy of Alex Reece.

Varsity Softball Drops to Stony Point 1-9

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 19, 2017

Following the JV team’s 7-9 loss, the varsity softball team suffered a 1-9 game against the Stony Point Tigers on Monday, March 13. The night started with Jena Hawks ‘17 up at bat. Despite Hawks...

In an attempt to get back to 3rd base safely, Lizzie Taylor '18 makes a quick pivot turn and runs away from the live ball.

Varsity Softball Narrowly Defeats McNeil 7-6

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 15, 2017

The varsity softball team stepped out on the field on Friday, March 10 in a victorious 7-6 game. In honor of Future Warriors night, young girls were welcomed onto the field and recognized by the team...

Charese Wyatt '17 strikes the ball and sends her team members home.

Varsity Softball Dominates Florence 13-7

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter March 9, 2017

With high spirits and a district championship in mind, the Lady Warriors came up against Florence High School on Friday, March 1 with a big win of 13-7. The Buffaloes had a 0-2 advantage in the...

Softball Season Ends

Softball Season Ends

Presley Glotfelty, Lindsey Thomas, Jena Hawks May 3, 2016

With the stands packed and rally caps on the varsity softball team had their first playoff game on Thursday against Hays with the home field advantage. The ladies went in with a strong start but were forced...

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