Well softball is a fast-paced, dynamic sport that has strategy, athleticism, and teamwork. Softball has grown in popularity and played by millions of people.It has evolved so much over the years.
I wonder what inspired these softball players to play the sport, is it because it’s fun or they just wanted to try it to see if they like it. “I tried a lot of sports when I was younger but found softball fun and challenging and decided to stick with it!” Says Eva Lantagne.With these inspirations people have, will this journey change them and do they see themselves still playing softball in the next few years, “Hopefully I'll continue into college with softball but that would be it.” Says Alisa Sneed.
Throughout the years, the Conroe softball team has always been good and always made it to the playoffs. With being 1st in district three times in a row within these 3 years but always losing second round, Will they ever break that curse or will that curse still continue?.
With this softball team being 13-1 in district and also being 1st in district. They went against Nimitz in the first round of playoffs which they blew them out by winning 19-0 which made them 14-1 in district. In the 2nd round, it was best out of 3 against Klein oaks. They won the first game 8-3 on April 30. On Saturday May 3, they won the second game 12-1 which they now defeated Klein Oaks in the second round which made them 15-1 in district. This is the first time Conroe softball has ever made it to round 2 in playoffs. The players were jumping up and down and were happy that they made it to round 3 of the playoffs. “It felt amazing and super rewarding, especially after losing our second round for the past two years. This has been something we have been working towards for awhile, so I am just super grateful, excited, and proud of us.” Says Eva Lantagne.
How will they stay focused and motivated as they move deeper into the playoffs?” To play more as a team and that will help us go deeper into playoffs” says Kaylee Chatman.
With them going into round 3 of playoffs on May 9th against Wylie and it being only 1 game, will Conroe high school team advance to the final regional or will their streak end and end their softball season.
Written by Daniel Esquivel