The dust swirls around them as they step to the plate. They look the pitcher straight in the eye, waiting for her to throw the ball. The batter feels an overwhelming sensation as bat and ball connect. The cheers of their teammates and the crowd echo as they come in to score the winning run. T his is how some of us would envision the excitement of a high school softball game, but for the girls who actually play the sport, these feelings are real.
Some girls say it is the competition they love.
Others say it is the chance to make new friends. Overall, it seems they just love to play the game. Most of the players have been involved in the sport since they were very young and saw Permian softball as the next step to new heights for themselves as individuals. I enjoy getting to play my favorite sport with the people I have grown up with. I have met some of the best friends I will ever have through softball, junior Lacy Hollandsworth said.