Snow and spring sports are not the best combination. In fact, they are far from it for the softball team. Their season began with three postponed games setting their competition season weeks behind. With three new coaches and the loss of 12 seniors after their 2017 season, the 12 person team has their work cut out for them. They’re hoping the snow will clear up as soon as possible, so they can start their season of rebuilding.

“I’m excited to get to know the girls, start building up this team and create a family,” captain Sophia Rose said.

Getting a new coach can be stressful, and the softball team has three new coaches this year. Luckily, the new coaches arrived ready to challenge the players. The team has set four goals for the season; outplay the opposing team even if they lose, have fun, get to know each other, and give 100% in practice.  

“[The new coaches] are very focused and they set their expectations for this season very clearly,” captain Kathleen Bishop said.

With only 12 people the team is a mix of all grade levels, their small numbers don’t stop them from having team spirit. The team has many cheers that they do both on and off the field.

“For me, [softball is] the most spirited sport because when you’re batting only one person is up so you can’t exactly high five them or anything. The only way you can really be a teammate is by cheering for them,” Rose said.

For the past two weeks, the team has practiced inside. Although the limited space in the gym has been hard to work around, the bad weather has not stopped the softball team from working hard at practice and getting to know each other. 

“The snow has been frustrating because we can’t practice on the field. I’m excited for it to clear up so we can play our games, ” 9th grader Jane Christakos said.

The softball team has a game today at Mounds Park Academy at 3 pm.