PORTAL — After a long summer, opening day is finally here for Portal softball, and after a successful run in 2009, the Lady Panthers are primed to take things a step further this season. Only two players are gone from a squad that reached last year’s postseason, and the past few years of rebuilding has led Portal to this season, where nine seniors with plenty of experience form a solid and talented core. “We feel very positive heading into this year,” said Portal coach Shannon Davis.