Javelina Softball are conference champs

The Lady Javelinas (24-6, 41-8)clinched the top seed going into the conference tournament by sweeping the Falcons of UT-Permian Basin.
The team won the conference championship for the second time in program history.
Along with clinching the top spot, they also secured a bi-week (meaning they get to sit out) for the first round of conference, as well as getting the opportunity to host the tournament championships.
They will play the winner out of the first round match-up, which pits No. 3 West A&M against No. 6 Angelo State.
“The mindset as a team going into this tournament is just to remain focused and remain humble, we don’t really stress so much on what we’re ranked; we mainly focus on how to play each game,” third baseman Anastasia Leibas said.
“Every game matters and we just take it one game at a time, we are extremely excited to be able to host the tournament, we just have to have a great mindset each game to have great outcomes.”
Pitching has been a major highlight and boost for this historic season, both freshman Saidi Castillo and Junior Breanna Smith threw no hitters in multiple match-ups.
“I think what sets us apart from other teams would be our strong pitching staff, also being able to have the mentality to bounce back if we’re down and how we stay together as a team and battle till the end,” Castillo said.
The Javelinas will be back in action at 4 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Vernie and Blanche Hubert field.