Softball

Mountain Pointe coach Mel Wendell, batter, and the Pride only had 16 games scheduled as of last week and might be hurt in the power points if the program is unable to reach 18.

Softball

Desert Vista is all set with the power points as the Thunder have a full 18 power point games while schools are scrambling to full out their schedule with the regular season starting in a week.

Charity softball

Mountain Pointe senior Maddie Decker poses with the Pride baseball team after the charity softball game for Francesca Olguin and Decker.

Charity softball

Mountain Pointe senior Maddie Decker poses with the Pride baseball team after the charity softball game for Francesca Olguin and Decker.

Gilbert Softball

Gilbert player Lynsey Duncan waits to hit the ball Wednesday, March 28, 2012 during a practice at the school.

Gilbert Softball

Gilbert assistant coach K.C. Nelson hits fielding practice on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, during what will become a rare practice for schools come April.

Girls Softball

Campo Verde first base Courtney Kurr, right, and second base Jazmyn Stamps prepare for the pitch while playing Queen Creek, Friday, March 2, 2012 in Gilbert. Campo Verde won, 4-3, in a batting of Div. II schools with deep state tournament aspirations.

Softball preview

Horizon Honors returns enough talent to challenge last year's 16-win campaign.

Softball preview

Desert Vista sophomore Kylee Wiegl is part of the young nucleus that has coach Chris Crowl intrigued about this season.

Softball preview

Desert Vista senior Emily Panther is the team's captain and will be used in the infield, pitcher and catcher.

ASU softball

ASU softball

Sam Parlich, Dallas Escobedo and Talor Haro are three of 11 ASU softball players originally from East Valley high schools. The No. 1 Sun Devils are in the midst of a three-game Super Regional series against Texas A&M for a chance to advance to the College World Series.

Horizon softball

Horizon girls softball team practice Wedneday afternoon as they prepare for the playoffs. April,27,2011 (Darryl Webb/AFN)

Horizon softball

Horizon girls softball team practice Wedneday afternoon as they prepare for the playoffs. April, 27, 2011 (Darryl Webb/AFN)

SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Ironwood freshman Lauren Pogue attempts a bung during a March 1 game against Deer Valley. After falling in the 5A-II state semifinals last season, the Eagles return with a relatively young team with three freshman and three sophomores in the starting lineup.

SOFTBALL PREVIEW

Ironwood senior Jessica Belsterling delivers a pitch Tuesday against Deer Valley

Desert Ridge Girls Softball

Desert Ridge softball pitcher Bailey Klitzke warms up before practice, Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the school in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]