Softball gets all-league

The Viking softball team (3-12) wrapped up their season with back to back losses against league leader (20-5) LaConner.

The Viking softball team (3-12) wrapped up their season with back to back losses against league leader (20-5) LaConner.

On May 14, the Vikings hosted the Orcas senior game, honoring the players and families of Bella Nigretto, Shelbi Rogers and Alicia Susol. But the Braves dominated the field, winning 10-0 in another game that Head Coach Jason Nichols said the Vikings suffered from “lack of experience.” On May 16, the Vikings faced the same powerful Brave team, but hitting to an impressive 3-0 lead after their first at bat. By the bottom of the first the Vikings trailed 10-3. The Vikings ended the game down 17-5.

Reflecting on the season, Nichols was pleased with the leadership of his seniors but the lack of experience in the supporting team kept the Vikings from challenging the league as they have in the past. Highlighting a difficult season, the Vikings gathered the most All-League nominations with Honorable Mentions for Kilee Rogers and Emy Carter, Second Team Emma Minnis and Bethany Hansen and First Team Bella Nigretto, Shelbi Rogers and Alicia Susol.