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"We just expect to come out and continue with the discipline and effort we play with and see where everything lays out as we get more games beneath us," Atmar said.
Despite the loss of a big senior class, the Ganders do bring back solid pieces, including seniors Evelyn Rull (2B) and Nicole Price (SS). They will be called upon to lead on the field and in the dugout.
According to Atmar, Price will be looked at to ignite the offense at the plate and hold down her spot in the middle infield.
"She has always been very consistent for us at shortstop and has led the team in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases the last couple of years," she said. "She will anchor us defensively."
In the Lee junior class, there is experience in Breanna Holland and Lindsey Fox, who have anchored the corners for the past two years. In the outfield, Rebecca Archibald will make the move from left to centerfield, while Mariah Mendieta is a reliable utility player.
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Leading the way is second-team, all-district returner Naomi Hockless, who has been completely crushing the ball from the outside. "The team is a reflection of her," Grosjean said. "She's a great kid and has improved so much as a leader. She gets them up when they are down and shows trust in her teammates."
Running the show is setter Nicole Price, a dual-sport star. Price is also a talented softball player. Defensively, Miranda Mendoza is all over the court at libero. "She was on my freshman team when I first started," Grosjean said. "She's one of my babies that I've seen develop and grow as a player and a person. She's one of the hardest working kids I've ever seen." Moving in from Barbers Hill is Andrea Hernandez in the middle. "Andrea was a big surprise for us and is a great contributor so far," she said. "She has a great attitude and gives us a fresh perspective."
Lee had a signature win earlier this season, knocking off Goose Creek-Memorial in a bit of an upset. "It just gave us so much validity for all the work we've put in," she said. "We are a contender this year. We are here to play and compete, and the rest of the district is going to realize that as we grow this program."
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