Community College Capsules

Softball Green River Gators

Coach - Lawrence Shaull, third season.

1995 record - 4-22 league (eighth).

Returning players (all sophomores) - Michelle Fazio, SS; Meghan Allard, utility; Robin Irvine, CF; Nicki Spry, OF; Renee Schaver, 1B/2B.

Key newcomers (all freshmen) - Shannon Rasmussen, P/utility; Jennifer Erney, 2B/OF; Stephanie Newbry, 3B/OF; Christina Sequnda, P; Jacque Helscher, utility; Christine Arend, utility; Heather Brandel, P/3B; Heidi Egbert, P/utility.

What to expect - Five returning starters have improved their league record to 7-11 this year. Although in sixth place, a few victories would move them into position for a playoff spot.

Highline Thunderbirds

Coach - Cara Hoyt, second season.

1995 record - 15-17 league, 19-20 overall. Fifth in Northern Division.

Returning players (all sophomores) - Debi Butler, P/1B; Nealah Lee, C; Mandi Popejoy, OF.

Key newcomers (all freshmen) - Jamie Guglielmelli, P; Kristen Brown, 3B; Elissa Garrels, OF; Carrie Frisinger, 3B.

What to expect - With only three returning starters, the Thunderbirds are 8-12 in league, 9-13 overall.

If they can learn how to win close games, this inexperienced bunch still has time to challenge for one of the final playoff berths.

Baseball Green River Gators

Coach - Dan Spencer, fifth season.

1995 record - 19-7 league, 48-13 overall. Second in Western Division. Third place at NWAACC Tournament.

Returning players (all sophomores) - Shane Cronin, 1B/P; Mark Ohlsen, OF; Ryan Harrison, CF; Ryan Mebust, DH; Brain Hinchy, P/DH; Jeff Brown, P; Dave Riske, P; Chuck Cox, P.

Key newcomers - Ian Roberts, so., transfer, OF; Chuck Roberson, so., transfer, P; Troy Schader, fr., SS; Brian Kruse, fr., 3B; Jack Kernoble, fr., 2B; Ryan Schultz, fr., C; D.J. Penick, fr., OF; Tyler Willis, fr., P; Scott Kelly, fr., P.

What to expect - With the return of four position starters and three pitchers, the Gators have gone 6-2 in league, 12-10 overall and stand in second place. If their hitters can catch up to their experienced pitchers, the Gators might be able to step up from the runner-up position they have held for the past three years.