By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer
Albuquerque Academy was a top-8 seed last season and returns No. 1 pitcher Melissa Purcella, a junior. The Chargers have a new head coach in Haley Parsons, who won three state championships as a player at Piedra Vista.
Shortstop Lilia Braun and junior catcher/third baseman Bella Swanson also will be key players in the Academy lineup, Parsons said.