With a new girls softball season off and running at Mission Bay High, the Bucs under head coach Vince Ichihara are looking for a winning campaign.
Mission Bay headed into action last week with a mark of 3-4.
According to Ichihara, key players on this year’s team include seniors Savannah Tarbell (first base) and Hannah Bloom (shortstop). Ichihara noted that the Bucs have a bright future with talented sophomores Paige Parkhill (third base), Maya Cota (pitcher), Serena Castro (catcher), and freshman outfielder Keionna Valverde-Flores. 
“In 2016, my goals are to instill confidence, teach the girls the game of softball, fight hard, play smart, be prepared and to take pride in everything they do,” Ichihara commented.
Mission Bay softball has a brand new turf field with an exciting group of girls who play hard and are exciting to watch, according to Ichihara. “This is my first year heading the Mission Bay softball program,” Ichihara added. “I am a Mission Bay alum from the class of 1996. Last year, I was coaching at High Tech High and helped lead the school to their first CIF championship not only in softball but any sport in school history.”
While the Bucs may not be ready to capture CIF gold this season, they do look to be a team to reckon with. Baseball In baseball action, Mission Bay was slated to compete this week in the annual Lion’s Tournament, then open play next Monday (March 28) in City Conference action at The Bishop’s School.
The Bucs will begin Western League play April 13 at University City High. Editor’s note: Information on the baseball team was not available prior to press time.