Lakers hope to copy 2007 success

With a surprising appearance in the Section III, Class B-1 semifinals, the Skaneateles softball team finished strong last season (7-14) and are hoping to have another strong one despite the losses of their catcher, first base and third base players from last season.

Last year, the Lakers were the unlikely team to advance so far into sectionals, but went on to beat Marcellus and then top-seeded Westhill only to end up losing 1-0 to Solvay.

“This is what is motivating us now,” Lakers head coach Bob Braunitzer said. “Our returning players have memories of doing what we did and pulling the upsets which is important to our team this season. It is our goal to do it again, but things have to click sometimes and we would like to have a better league record this season if possible. Our motivation is always knowing that it is a possibility.”