2016 Rancho Softball Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 7, 2016 - 7:31 pm

RANCHO

Head coach: Amanda Zunno, fourth season

2015 record: 27-11 (7-3 Southeast, third)

Returning letter winners (starters): Ten (nine)

Top players: SS/2B/OF Tiare Lee (Sr.), UTL Sammi Llamas (Sr.), OF/1B Jahnae Davis-Houston (Sr.), P/1B Samantha Pochop (Jr.), C/OF/P Kat Anthony (Jr.), SS/2B/P Gianna Carosone (So.)

Outlook: The Rams are coming off their best season in recent memory after advancing to the Division I state tournament.

Nearly the entire starting lineup returns, including first-team all-state pitcher Pochop.

“Rancho softball will return the majority of our team from last year’s state qualifier, plus with several key additions, the expectation is to return to the state tournament,” Zunno said. “We are looking forward to a fun and competitive season.”

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