Laguna’s softball season starts

The Laguna Beach softball team will take its first swing at the 2006 season Saturday when the Breakers open play in the Estancia Tournament.

Below is a capsule look at the Breakers, who will be under the guidance of first-year Coach Megan Kee, who led the Laguna junior varsity squad last year.

Laguna Beach Breakers Softball

Head coach: Megan Kee (1st year)

2005 records: 1-19 overall; 0-10 league (sixth)

Returners: Lauren Delgado, P, Sr.; Heidi Marriner, 2B, Sr.; Meagan McCullough, C, Sr.; Anne Olsen, CF, Jr.; Alivia Laveque, 1B, Jr.; Caitlyn Barretto, OF, Soph.; Shannon Sweeney, OF/2B, Soph.

Newcomers: Haley Cox-Eaves, 3B, Sr.; Meagan Rosati, 2B, Sr.; Cristie Vives, C/SS, Sr.; Katie Wilson, SS, Sr.; Charlotte Bell, 1B/3B, Jr.; Kelsey Linton, OF/SS, Fr.

Outlook: “This year’s team has a combination of solid pitching and strong baserunning that these girls can take as far as they want to,” Yee said. “They haven’t had a winning record in the past but I have every confidence that we can and will make it to the playoffs this year.”

Season opener: 8 a.m. Saturday vs. Calvary Chapel, Estancia Tournamentcpt.03-softball-CPhotoInfoP91OHTK720060303idvfadkfDON LEACH / DAILY PILOT(LA)Laguna’s Lauren Delgado pitches in a game last season against St. Margaret’s.