For her entire life, Sophia Carroll has had one person beside her. That person was twin sister Aris, who was even by Sophia’s side when she stepped on the softball field. Sophia at shortstop and Aris at third base as they moved through high school, travel ball, and on to Arizona softball. That is, until this year.
Aris left the team during the offseason. It has opened new worlds for both of them, even if it was difficult to leave that old world behind.
“I missed her at the beginning,” Sophia said. “I think it’s really cool to see her branch out and explore different aspects of life.