Southwest Softball Honors Angelina, Plays for Her

0:00Southwest high school softball team in San Antonio lost their star 17-year-old pitcher Angelina Tarazza's last November after she battled Ovarian cancer during the 2025 season. She was the dragon's top hurler the year before, known for her infectious laugh, positivity, and selfless support for her teammates, always stepping. Up when it mattered most, her passing hit the squad hard, like losing a sister, leaving everyone grieving but determined to channel that pain into their game, playing every match in her honor. To keep her spirit alive, they hand out the Phil Hershoes award every Wednesday, a pair of her actual cleats to the player showing her grit and heart, reminding them they're carrying her legacy forward. The team finished third in district with a strong regular season and heads into playoffs this week against Segwan, fueled by the drive to go deep and make Angelina proud. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news.