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LBJ's Young Pitching Staff Shows Promise
Lady Wolves boast depth in the circle and aren't afraid to use it
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The LBJ Lady Wolves have a talented quartet of young pitchers - junior Caitlyn Hernandez, sophomores Daniela Garza and Melanie Hernandez, and freshman Maddy Salinas - who are expected to be the backbone of the program this season. While the staff may face some growing pains, the future remains bright as head coach Whitney Dupuis, a former Division I pitcher, has poured her knowledge into developing the young arms.
Why it matters
The depth and potential of LBJ's pitching staff will be crucial to the team's success this season. With four capable arms ready to take the mound, the Lady Wolves have options that few other programs can match, giving them a chance to compete at a high level despite their youth.
The details
In a recent game, sophomore Daniela Garza got the starting nod, working the corners of the plate early to get ahead in the count - a key point of emphasis in Dupuis' system. When Garza struggled, junior Caitlyn Hernandez entered in the third inning and brought a steady presence, utilizing her experience to slow the opposition's momentum. Despite falling behind 8-1, the Lady Wolves showed resilience, rallying to tie the game at 10-10 in the final at-bat before ultimately falling 15-10.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, the LBJ Lady Wolves played a game against an opponent.
- On Tuesday night, sophomore Daniela Garza got the starting nod for the Lady Wolves.
The players
Caitlyn Hernandez
A junior pitcher for the LBJ Lady Wolves.
Daniela Garza
A sophomore pitcher for the LBJ Lady Wolves.
Melanie Hernandez
A sophomore pitcher for the LBJ Lady Wolves.
Maddy Salinas
A freshman pitcher for the LBJ Lady Wolves.
Whitney Dupuis
The head coach of the LBJ Lady Wolves, a former Division I pitcher who has poured her knowledge into developing the young pitching staff.
What they’re saying
“We have a young staff. Our senior pitcher graduated last year. We have a lot of good players who come in and take on the circle. Four girls can come in and throw for us, and they are all going to get an opportunity. We are excited to have that option.”
— Whitney Dupuis, LBJ Head Coach (lmtonline.com)
“The biggest thing that we try to work with them is to get ahead on the count. When we can get ahead on the count, we can play around with the different pitches. I thought that the girls battled tonight; it just did not fall our way.”
— Whitney Dupuis, LBJ Head Coach (lmtonline.com)
The takeaway
Despite the loss, the performance of LBJ's young pitching staff reinforced the potential of the group and the bright future ahead for the Lady Wolves. With four capable arms ready to compete and a coach who understands the demands of the position, LBJ is building towards something bigger - one inning at a time.
