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G-P softball looking to take next step

The Ladycats made their first playoff appearance since 2019, but fell big to Mercedes in the area round.

PORTLAND, Texas — The Gregory-Portland softball team is looking to take it a step further this year after reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

The Ladycats were outside on the turf Friday battling the elements. G-P finished as the runner-up in the tough District 29-5A and reached the area round before the wheels fell off in a 23-1 loss to Mercedes in game three of the series.

Coach Felicia Talamantez says a key pitching injury and a lack of conditioning in the playoff heat lead to that brutal playoff exit. That conditioning was a major focus this offseason and will continue to be going forward.

G-P will play their home games at the Portland Sports Complex while their new facility is being built for next season.

Gregory-Portland softball fights off the weather as they get in their work at the Portland Sports Complex, their home away from home this season while their new facility gets built. I’ll have the Ladycats’ preview coming up tonight at 10 PM. #3SportsBlitz Sports Blitz - KIII 3 News KIII 3 News

Posted by Chris Thomasson at KIII 3News on Friday, January 26, 2024

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