North Hollywood’s Softball home opener game against Van Nuys High School was on Wednesday, March 26th. The Lady Huskies have been working hard in their practices and pre-season games so far. They finally had a chance to show off their skills and mark the beginning of a victorious season.
Pitcher Ellison Hinnen (#34) is playing her senior season. She’s working hard to play her best and to make the most of this season. Hinnen explains, “Due to rain we have had to miss some practice but we are still working hard on getting better. We make sure to focus on hitting and personally I work on my pitching.” As the home opener gets closer, the team is getting more and more eager. Hinnen describes, “I am excited for our next game…Hopefully it will be a great game and a great start to our season.”
Shortstop Harper Latsch (#11) is eager for this season. In the team’s practices, they are already forming a family-like bond. Latsch explains, “While it is only the beginning of the season, I can already sense our team is a family, and our team effort is through the roof.” Looking at the team chemistry, this upcoming season should be promising. With the home opener getting closer, Latsch is crossing paths with an old friend. She explains, “ I am a little nervous about this upcoming game due to the fact that there is a childhood friend of one playing on the opposing team, and we have our friendly competitiveness as to who will emerge victorious in this game… I look forward to seeing how it goes.”
Catcher Riley Brinkle (#23) playing hard for her third year on the team. After playing their first non-league game, she explains, “I feel like it was a very good display of our sportsmanship and how close we have gotten already from our practices. I have very high hopes for it.” This season is looking bright for Brinkle. With the home opener on the rise Brinkle describes, “I am confident in my team. If we make a few errors, I know we can bounce back from it and hopefully get us the win.”
Right Field Ashley Anguiano Trujillo (#5) is also playing her senior season. Trujillo is confident in her team and their chemistry. Trujillo explains, “I’m feeling pretty good about the season. I feel like with our team chemistry, there’s no doubt that we will make it far in the playoffs and hopefully win the league.” With the Home opener around the corner, Trujillo describes, “I’m feeling pretty confident. I’m more confident in my skills and I feel like I can execute them correctly.”
The game ended beautifully with a score of 10-0. With Hinnen stealing all the bases effortlessly and mercy rule taking effect in the sixth inning. The team’s chemistry was unmatched. The lady huskies are feeling great after the victory and are excited for the rest of the season.
Hinnen made her presence known on the field. She explains, “We went into the game having some confidence…I felt good during the game.” Although during warm-ups, the team felt a little nervous, they played hard and came out on top. Hinnen reflects, “It’s always great to walk away from a win. Especially with it being our first home game it gives me confidence and some excitement for what is to come.”
Lastch supported her teammates passionately. Latsch describes, “Our pitcher was striking out the other team left and right and when we were batting the Huskies performed exceptionally well.” With the team practicing so hard, their efforts were on display. Latsch reflects, “As a team we have improved considerably since our first game of the season and I’m so proud of us.”
Trujillo was ready to play hard. Trujillo explains, “ I felt pretty good about the way I was playing, my teammates supported me with chants and reassuring advice.” With the strong team chemistry and how hard they have been working during practice, the results of the game were well deserved. Trujillo reflects, “We felt very happy when we won the game, but we made sure we knew that we still have a lot of things to work on and to be humble.”
Brinkle felt the confidence from her team and herself for this game. She explains, “I felt good about our luck and confident that we could carry on our win streak.” Brinkle was faced with a tough Umpire but after continuing the win-streak, her and the team couldn’t be any more proud. Brinkle reflects, “I was so happy that my team was able to continue our win streak, have fun, as well as learn and fix whatever mistakes might have been made. I was so proud that we proved our capabilities and skills. “
Varsity Coach Stacy Hinnen couldn’t have been more proud of the team. Hinnen expresses, “I thought they did great!…We had 10 hits and 8 walks. I have goals for our team each game and this game we were focusing on good at bats and we were successful. I was very proud of them.” As the team achieves their goals each game, their path of success seems to be bright.
The Lady Huskies are off to a great start. As the season continues the team is constantly improving and the results they’re bringing back are extremely telling of that. The team has a near family-like relationship and it only seems to be getting stronger. North Hollywood’s softball team seems to be making a name for themselves so we better be ready for it!
