The Maricopa High School softball team signals to the camera at Thursday's Senior Game against the Badgers of Tucson High Magnet School. Photo by Victor Moreno
The Maricopa High School softball team celebrated its seniors on Thursday with a game against the Tucson High Badgers.
The Rams lost the Senior Day matchup, 8-3, dropping their overall record to 4-4.
Seniors Shayla Barry, Hailey Blackwell, Ferny Carias, Gillian Gardner, Karyn Meier, Miquela Pino and Evone Santiago are playing their final season for the Rams.
The team next plays the Basha High School Bears in an away game at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a doubleheader at Cibola High School on Wednesday. First game is 1 p.m.
Photos by Victor Moreno
The Maricopa High School Rams softball team lines up for before Thursday’s Senior Game versus the Tucson Badgers. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior Shayla Barry gets under a ball during the Thursday’s Senior Game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Shayla Barry stands at attention with her right hand over the heart during pregame festivities. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior infielder Karyn Meier prepares to handle the ball during action in Thursday’s Senior Game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Sophomore outfielder Alyssa Etzel throws the ball to the infield in Thursday’s game against the Tucson Badgers. Photo by Victor Moreno
Maricopa High softball seniors Miquela Pino, left, and Karyn Meier enjoy a laugh at Thursday’s game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Miquela Pino, a senior infielder, prepares to bat against Tucson in the Senior Game on Thursday. Photo by Victor Moreno
Sophomore Alyssa Etzel and freshman Emily Peters have some fun during Thursday’s game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Rams batter Karyn Meier drives the ball during Thursday’s game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior Evone Santiago is joined by her family for the Senior Game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior pitcher Gillian Gardner winds up during the Senior Game against the Tucson Badgers on Thursday. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior Gillian Gardner is seen with her parents during the Senior Game festivities.
Teammates smile for the camera at Thursday’s game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Junior outfielder Georgia Wilson throws the ball in during the Senior Game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Seniors Karyn Meier, left, and Miquela Pino show off their senior bows at Thursday’s game. Photo by Victor Moreno
Senior Shayla Barry watches the ball off her bat at the Senior Game on Thursday. Photo by Victor Moreno
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