BROOKE ATKINS
Social Media Manager
When the winter season quickly turns into spring that means one thing: softball season.
The Blue Devils have begun their preseason practices and workouts and are anxious to get back on the field to start the regular season.
The goal for this season, as every other, is to win SUNYACs and have the best time doing it.
In the 2015 season, the softball team went 13-18 overall, and 10-8 in SUNYAC play defeating leading conference teams such as Geneseo and Potsdam.
As a new season begins many questions arise and nerves begin to set in. For the women on the team there is no doubt in their mind they are ready to give it all that they have. After losing five seniors on the team last year, the question arises: Will any freshman step up and fill those spots?
“There are some freshmen who I think will crack the lineup, but we will have to wait till the season starts up to see,” said senior second baseman Megan Medina.
There are eight freshmen who join the 2016 roster.
Although their first game is a few weeks away, the players started preparing as soon as this spring semester began. They have been practicing in the gym for about two and a half months so far and will continue to until their field is ready for play.
“We are all getting eager to go outside,” said Medina. “Preseason has been going well, and we are showing a lot of potential. I am excited to get on the field with everyone.”
In only one short week the players will get to leave the cold behind and go to Clermont, Florida for their annual spring break trip.
“From my last spring break trip I want to grow as a team and stay positive whether we win or lose,” said senior first baseman Madeline Medina.
As a new season begins it is an exciting time but a tough time for the seniors as they will soon be done with their softball careers. This year the team holds seven seniors including catcher Izzy Simon, middle infielder Kim Lotocki, Madeline Medina, pitcher Aldyn Carlson, first basemen Lindsey Forness, Megan Medina and middle infielder Alyssa Morgan.
“Being a senior is tough because you know you only have one more year to accomplish all the goals you set for yourself freshman year,” said Megan Medina. “It is a really special experience being able to play the sport you love with some of your best friends.”
The end of something special is always sad, but luckily for these girls they still have the whole season to accomplish their goals.
The Blue Devils will begin their regular season with their first home game on March 29 at 3:30 p.m. against Allegheny College.