Southwest Softball Honors Angelina, Plays for Her

Southwest 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

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