Start of Another Softball Season

April 4, 2018

When people think of spring rolling around, some think of the warm weather, the end of the school year, or even summer. But for many student-athletes, the only thing on their mind is softball. The season started Tuesday, March 12, with head coach Kristi Andersen Loose leading the way. The softball season began with a week of tryouts based on throwing, hitting, and fielding. Varsity coach Kristi Andersen Loose, B-Squad coach Becca Loose, and C-Squad coach Brianna Sieve rated all the players throughout the week.

WORKING HARD Eagles varsity members pose for a picture before practice

Last year, the season ended with a second place section title, losing to Mankato West, but this year will be different. The varsity players’ top goal is taking first at the section tournament and going to state. Starting shortstop Carli Botten answered a few questions about her goal for the season. “My main goal this season is to make it to the state tournament. I fully believe it is possible for our team. We have something special and I’m so excited!” She also added, “We have a great group of girls who love and support each other.”

The season has already begun, which started with a dome scrimmage Saturday, March 17 in Eden Prairie. The team played 3 games against Duluth, Chaska, and Mahtomedi high schools. “I saw a lot of things that I liked at the scrimmage. I also learned something about each one of the players throughout the day,” said head coach Kristi Andersen Loose. Varsity also has another scrimmage Thursday, March 29th in Rosemount at the Irish Sports Dome.

Varsity is hoping to get outside to practice on the new field soon to prepare for their first game against Blue Earth on April 10th. The varsity game starts at 5:30 at NUHS. To see the rest of the varsity schedule for the season visit the link below.

Varsity Softball Schedule

 

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