Meet Lexi Orozco, Irish softball’s newest star

By TYLER REIDY s ports Writer

As notre d ame softball prepares to begin Acc play, head coach d eanna Gumpf is stressing one big theme: belief. For graduate infielder Lexi o rozco, belief has carved out a special career. b y joining the Irish after a four-year stint at Utah s tate, o rozco sought out a special type of challenge. In her teammates, coaches and the overall environment of nd softball, she has found exactly what she was looking for.

Growing up in s an m arcos, c alifornia, o rozco’s support system set her up for success. her mother, Angela, also played softball in her youth and encouraged Lexi and her four siblings to be active. At the same time, she showed them the meaning of empathy, forming a lasting image of leadership in o rozco’s mind.

“ s he has always taught me to understand those around you, and understand the person that sits in the jersey rather than the jersey itself,” o rozco said. “At the end of