The Phoenixville girls softball team is off to a 2-0 start for the 2009 season.

The Phantoms, coached by Joe Bogus and Dave Devlin, defeated West Chester Henderson, 11-9, in a non-league season opener Friday afternoon. Then came a 10-0 victory to open the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC-10) season Monday at home against Pottstown.
The Phantoms have a mixture of experience and youth and should do well throughout the season.
Senior second baseman Miranda Peto, senior third baseman Ruth Jasienski and senior catcher Kacie Nemeth are veteran leaders for the Phantoms along with junior pitcher/outfielder Molly Ferguson. Nemeth will also be doing some pitching this year, and both she and Ferguson are left-handers.
The speedy Peto has homered to lead off the first inning in both Phoenixville contests. She went 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and four RBI against the Trojans.
The Phantoms started junior Kate Kelly at first base and freshman Chandler DiFebbo at shortstop.
The outfield has two juniors and one sophomore with Lauren Granese in center, Jen Rutherford in right and Laura Gronski in left.
The Phantom players are able to play several positions, which enhances the depth and strength of the ballclub.
Junior starter Kelly Foedinger is recovering from an injured back. Other reserve players include Lindsay Waller, Hillary Viola and Courtney Wieland.
Phoenixville hosts Pottsgrove Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m.