APRIL GALICIA’S FAN CLUB RUNS DEEP... WHETHER IT BE TWO OR FOUR-LEGGED.
“I love softball and my teammates, who are my sisters, but I’m obsessed with my dogs,” she laughed. “I take them on walks to clear my head and cuddle with them at night. Astro and Luna fully love me... they are my best friends.”
There is something to be said for girls and their pets, but she truly loves the game.
“Softball is my thing and always has been,” she said. “Being a senior is bittersweet and I’m going to miss my team dearly. It’s a true sisterhood here, filled with great energy. The game has taught me so many lessons, from becoming a better pitcher to communicating with others. It has made me a leader and accountable to something bigger than myself.”
Having a front-row seat for Galicia’s development has been coach Erika Scott.
“I’m sad our time is winding down, but I can’t wait to see her go out into the world and be a shining star,” Scott said. “She is a true leader in the classroom and on the field.”
As a student in the Top 20-percent in the Class of 2024, Galicia has a plan for her future, which is bright.
“I want to play softball in college, and build a career in the field of dentistry,” she said. “I used to have braces growing up and now I love my smile. I want others to love their smile, too.”
While we are all smiles, let’s get to know MacArthur’s ace on the mound.
VYPE: What do you listen to before a big game?
GALICIA: I listen to something to bring my mood down. It relaxes me and helps me focus. Something like Olivia Rodrigo.
VYPE: What is your biggest goal for this season? GALICIA: I want to win district and go a few rounds deep in the playoffs, but I also want to hit my first home run. That’s on my bucket list.
VYPE: What do you like to stream?
GALICIA: I’m a big Youtube fan. I like Cody Ko and Danny Gonzalez. Stuff like that.
VYPE: When watching softball, who do you like to watch?
GALICIA: I love Texas and Oklahoma. Both teams are so good and play an exciting brand of softball.
VYPE: Who is one of your top role models?
GALICIA: Coach (Erika) Scott is such a hard worker but is as funny as she is hard working. She expects a lot because she knows how much talent we have. She wants to get it out of you. She is helping me so much get recruited and that means so much to me.