2016 Desert Oasis Softball Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 1, 2016 - 11:02 pm

DESERT OASIS

Head coach: Chuck Pope, second season

2015 record: 12-8 (4-4 Northwest, third)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (seven)

Top players: CF Justine Tadeo-Corpus (Sr.), 2B/3B Gemma Perez (Sr.), P/3B Elsy Guzman (Jr.), SS/C/OF Meagan Anders (Jr.), 3B/SS/OF Izzy Hodson (So.), 2B/3B Maggie Shepard (So.)

Outlook: The Diamondbacks trended upward last season and are hoping to continue their momentum.

“We’re looking for improvement on last year’s record and expecting to compete in the new and always difficult Sunset League,” Pope said.

Green Valley pitcher Chacen Rasavong (13) throws against Foothill in the 2nd inning of their ba ...

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Thursday’s high school scores, top performances

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Check out the scores and top performances from Thursday’s high school baseball, softball and boys volleyball action.

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Wednesday’s high school scores, top performances

By Jeff Wollard / RJ

April 17, 2024 - 9:45 pm

Check out the scores and top performances from Wednesday’s high school baseball, softball and boys volleyball action.

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Tuesday’s high school scores, top performances

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