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THE GROTENHUIS EFFECT: Coach G turning around Aldine Davis softball

COACH MIRANDA GROTENHUIS TOOK OVER THE DAVIS SOFTBALL PROGRAM AND HAS BEEN WORKING WONDERS IN A SHORT TIME SPAN.

Grotenhuis, who played at UL-L and West Texas A&M, follows in her father Jim’s legendary footsteps as a high school softball coach. Jim Grotenhuis was the long-time head coach at MacArthur and Atascocita before passing away of a shocking heart attack.

She is demanding excellence and is teaching the game just like her father, so it’s no surprise that the Falcons reached the postseason this Spring.

The Eagles have only made the playoffs once in school history. Davis was led by Zayda Dennis on the mound, Rayanna Bradley behind the plate, Liliana Mendoza at shortstop and Delilah Medina in the outfield. Mendoza moved over from the baseball team this season.