The Fresno City College softball team is back and stronger than before leading the season tied for first place against Reedley.

Pressure can be high for these girls knowing they want to take this season as far as possible. Reedley being their toughest match, they don’t doubt themselves on getting the win.

“I feel a little bit of pressure but not so much because I know we can handle it, we know we’re the better team.” said first year, Sarah Santana.

FCC softball team had a rough start and not everyone was confident they would be better than last year. Although the softball team’s current record is 12-16 they have more games to go to defeat the rest of the remaining teams.

“We had a rough preseason.” said returning player Jackie Anzaldo.

“I feel like we’re doing a lot better than I thought we were going to,” said Santana.

FCC players and staff are more than motivating and encouraging towards each other. They get along and always have each other’s back.

“They’re motivating, they’re a perfect balance of motivating and strict.” said Santana.

“They motivate each other and I hope we do the same for them also,” said head coach Rhonda Williams.

The team has new players than returners can be difficult but the coaches are more than confident that they’ll beat Reedley and take first place.

“We always expect to be the top teams, it’s a standard we live up to.” said Williams.

The team is more than confident they will win conference and move on to defeat bigger and better teams that come in their way during playoffs.

“I’m very proud, and like I said before we have high expectations and we always expect to be one of the top teams.” said Williams.