Getting ready to take it outdoors

Senior second baseman Missy DeMarinis throws to first during a practice session as the Lady Spartans prepared for their season opener tonight at 5 p.m. at Field of Dreams in Boardman. The girls will be facing Edgewater.

Senior Alex DiDomenico takes batting practice.

The 2011 Boardman softball senior class includes, in front: Julie Olbrych on third base, Missy DeMarinis at second base, pitcher Alex DiDomenico, and Brooke Meenachan at shortstop. In back row are: Julie Sokol, first base/pitcher; Danielle Petrus in center field, Shannon Witte on first base, and catcher Bethany Haddle.