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NEWS
RELEASE
February 9, 2004
Women’s softball team better balanced in 2004
SYLMAR
– With the women’s softball program about to begin
its second year, coach Kelly Lovato looks for a more balanced squad in
2004.
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"This
year’s team doesn’t have as many weaknesses as last year’s,"
she said. "I think we’re better balanced at all positions."
Four players are returning from last year’s team. Several new players,
most from San Fernando High School, join them.
"They have a good tradition there," said Lovato. "They’re
always one of the top teams in the City Section, so we hope for good things
from these players."
Lovato expects leadership from several returning players. Co-captain Samantha
Dempsey, first base and left field, led the team last year in almost every
batting category and on-base percentage. Gloria Murillo is another captain.
The centerfielder was last year’s most inspirational player, said
Lovato. And shortstop Tamara LaBreche was last year’s best defensive
player. She’s expected to provide leadership on the diamond.
Pitching duties
will fall mostly to Tina Casillas, who helped lead her Simi High School
team to the Marmont League championship last year, said Lovato.
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All in
all, Lovato hopes for improvement over last year. The 2003 team finished
at just under .500.
"There seems to be a great work ethic and dedication on the field
from this year’s team," she said. "The returning players
have been leaders and set examples for the new players."
Non-conference play for the women’s softball team continues through
Feb. 21, including a home game at El Cariso Park against USC on Feb. 13.
Conference play begins on Feb. 24 against Santa Barbara College, away.
The first home conference game will be on Feb. 26 against Hancock College.
Home games are played at El Cariso Park.
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