Tyler Tuiasosopo, 27, was hired by Western last month and provides instant name recognition for a team that hasn’t won a game on the field since 2010.
Softball
New head coach Raul Almaguer has six returning starters, including batterymates Kalei Watkins and Mia Buranamontri, to rely on.
First-year coach Darrien Tennant is hoping to help the Desert Shields show big improvement this season.
The Panthers return 14 letter winners and should be in the hunt for the Northwest League title.
The Pioneers are aiming to be more competitive this season.
Plenty of new faces join the Chargers, who are hoping to show improvement this year.
The Cowboys have only four returning letter winners, but are hoping to be competitive.
The Mustangs return seven starters and hope to successfully defend their Sunset Region title.
The Bulldogs bring back seven letter winners and have a few additions this year that should help the team contend for postseason play.
The Spartans welcome back five starters and hope to be competitive this season.
The Trailblazers return four starters and are hoping to improve this season.
The Wolves return 12 letter winners and hope to continue to show improvement this year.
After advancing to the Division I-A state title game last year, the Eagles are hoping to return to the state tourney.
The Eagles are young but expect to contend for a playoff spot in the Class 2A Southern League.
