Softball

Valley 2013 Softball Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 28, 2013 - 7:00 pm

VALLEY

Head coach: Leslie Samson, 11th season

2012 record: 8-15 (6-8 Northeast)

Returning letter winners (starters): Four (Two)

Top players: P Amber Albright (Sr.), C Olga Torres (Sr.), 1B Jamie Goodman (Sr.)

Outlook: The Vikings narrowly missed a playoff berth last season and bring back only two starters.

Samson said she could have three freshmen playing key positions on the field this season.

"The team may be young and building this year," Samson said. "The future looks promising."

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