Aaron Rodenberg’s efforts to build Orrick’s varsity softball program continue. Rodenberg is in his second season as skipper of the Bearcats, who dropped their first two games of 2026. They opened March 24 with a 17-0 home loss to Crest Ridge, then fell 17-1 March 25 on the road to Wellington-Napoleon. They were slated to face Concordia Wednesday on the road. Here’s an additional look at the Bearcats, courtesy of answers to a questionnaire, as submitted by Rodenberg … Coaching bio in brief: Rodenberg also is in his second season as a head varsity softball coach overall. Number of returning letterwinners: Three. Names, years in school and positions of returning starters: Alanah Calvo, sophomore, catcher; Avis Rodenberg, sophomore, pitcher/utility; Ricki Sims, junior, shortstop/pitcher. What athletes will help lead the program? What qualities do they possess that will make them effective leaders? According to Coach Rodenberg, team leadership starts with Avis Rodenberg. “One of…