Shortly after the Glendale High softball team wrapped up its regular season with a 10-0 victory against cross-town rival Hoover on Thursday, May 15, 2014, several members of the Nitros began to wonder if a winning record in league might be enough to earn playoff consideration.
Glendale’s Claire Smith and Eden Marzucco laugh at their success of dousing coach Gregory Martin with ice water after beating Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s pitcher Jordan Lousararian in the first inning against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Rachel Bartamian makes a play to first base against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Sarah Brockway hits a single in the first inning against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Jenesy Gonzalez catches up to the ball in centerfield off a Glendale hit in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Jordan Lousararian smiles on second base after hitting a two-run double against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
One glove will catch the ball as Hoover’s Leslie Franco and Lorraine Lopez both eye a high infield fly ball hit by Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Karina Moreno makes an infield play against Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Rachel Bartamian and Sarah Brockway congratulate each other after beating Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Leslie Franco turns for a throw to first base against Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Esmeralda Winland dives safely back to first base against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Alex Howard slides safely home on a passed ball by Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Lorraine Lopez turns with the ball attempting to tag Glendale’s Alex Howard who beat the throw and slide safely into third base in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Sarah Brockway touches second base for the out and throws to first base for the double play attempt against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Karina Moreno dives safely back to first base against Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Karina Moreno runs and almost gets to an infield ground ball hit by Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s catcher Tiffany Bartamian throws to first base in an attempt to get the Hoover runner out in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s shortstop Rachel Bartamian makes an infield play against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s Diana Ascencio makes a play in the outfield against Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Sarah Brockway throws to first base for an infield out against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Hoover’s pitcher Leslie Franco in the second inning against Glendale in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Glendale’s Alex Howard congratulates pitcher Jordan Lousararian at the end of the top of the second inning against Hoover in a Pacific League softball game at Glendale High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Glendale won in 4 1/2 innings 10-0. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)