It’s spring already, at least for DODEA-Pacific sports

Aryn Willoughby slides into second.

Perry’s Laney Mullins and King’s Aryn Willoughby are hoping to vault to the top of the D-II ladder. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan – Wrestling season didn’t end the way Maia Minton wanted, losing in the 118-pound final of last month’s first Far East tournament for girls.

So, Minton has turned her attention to softball – and the Matthew C. Perry junior pitcher-outfielder got off to a flying start over the weekend in her quest to secure a championship, instead of coming up just short.

“I’m so angry,” said Minton, a candid, frank sort of person who is quite given to speaking her mind. “I wanted to be the best (in wrestling), but I wasn’t the best, so I want to be the best here.”