The 2015 Fresno City College softball team is gearing up for their upcoming season. With expectations high from their finishing at the Super Regional last season, the Rams have set high goals for themselves this year.

Headlining this year’s team is Head Coach Rhonda Williams who’s returning for her 20th season

“Our biggest goal is to get to the state championship,” said Head Coach Williams. “To get there, there are a lot of little goals.”

Last year’s team made it to the Super Regionals before losing to Solano College 11-3.

“Last year was a great experience,” said Naomi Gomez who finished last season with 36 hits, five Home Runs, 28 runs and a season’s batting average of .310.

Confidence is the key for the players to overcome their own challenges during the season.

With eight new coming players, getting them up to speed of college softball will be key for the coaches.

“A lot of times especially working with younger girls, it’s just having confidence and carrying themselves and trusting their teammates,” Haley Janzeraid, assistant coach, said.

Leadership plays a big role with these players and coaches.

“Being a captain has a lot to do with playing a role,” said player Hayley Olivas.

Having multi players that play more than one position is a great asset on the team.

“We have a ton of mixed up athletes that can play where we need them to play, so that’s always good to have,” said coach Janzer.

First upcoming game, the FCC players are looking good against Bakersfield who they had beaten last year with a major lead.

“I feel like we can really kick some butt this year playing them,” player Naomi Gomez said. “Last year, we beat them by a lot.”

FCC is super determined to win state this year; they’re hoping they can achieve a better season this year than last.

“We expect all our players to do better on Wednesday than on Tuesday,” said coach Janzer.

“We’re always trying to achieve more, and taking it to the next level,” Coach Williams said.

“I think we could do better this year,” Naomi Gomez said.

Coach Williams said, “All we expect from our girls is to compete.”