UCLA Softball Coach Looks to Future Stars as Season Comes to a Close. In a season marked by record-breaking performances from the Bruins' senior class, UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez has been quick to praise another group: the team's up-and-coming young players. As the NCAA Tournament approaches, Inouye-Perez has highlighted the growth and improvement of the younger Bruins, who are poised to take on a larger role in the team's future. With several key seniors departing, the stage is now set for these rising stars to shine and potentially lead the Bruins to even greater success in the years to come.
As much praise as she heaped on her record-shattering seniors this season, Kelly Inouye-Perez also made sure to celebrate another group. “The younger Bruins,” the UCLA softball coach said before the start of the NCAA Tournament, “are playing up.” Now they will be the Bruins to play on after the departures of Megan Grant, Jordan...
