🥎 The Dugout Dispatch – Summer Shockwave Vol.1 🥎
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SGSL Board Meeting
📅 June 9th, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Columbia Middle School Library
Introducing our 2026 Shockwave Summer Teams
Shockwave 8U Romero
Aida Ganjisaffar, Akshara Govindavajhala, Aria Cavazos, Arya Rivas, Audrey Caskey, Eliana Pareded, Evelyn Fan, Kaylee Crosby, Miya Pham, Pippa Hernandez-Hartman, Presley Romero, Sharvya Paranji
Shockwave 10U Romero
Alessandra Poo, Alice Thellend, Clio Hernandez-Hartman, Ella Maes, Emmy Carter, Everly Wu, Haley Anderson, Helen Duong, Janelle Silva, Juniper Reeves, Kaia Christiansen, Lucy Dillon, Nila Mecheri, Quinn Land, Vera Romero
Shockwave 12U Gerrard
Aashvi Kadakia, Abriella Lopez-Galyon, Ava Banister, Ayeh Miraftba, Celia Martinez, Ellie Gerrard, Esaura Caskey, Geneva May, Haylei Sanchez, Kamila Araujo, Priya Robertson, Sofia Poo, Sreshta Paranji, Tal Vernik
First Tournament of the Season: Battle of the Bay, Milbrae CA
Shockwave 12U
The Sunnyvale Shockwave 12U squad battled through four games this weekend, finishing with a 2-2 record while showcasing resilience, offensive firepower, and strong team contributions throughout the tournament.
Shockwave opened the weekend in dramatic fashion on Friday with an exciting 8-7 walk-off victory over Alameda Blaze. Trailing 7-5 entering the bottom of the fifth inning, the team rallied behind key hits from Ava B, Sofia P, and Zara C, with Zara delivering the game-winning RBI single. Ava led the offense with three hits, while Sofia and Zara each drove in two runs. The defense played a clean game without committing an error.
Saturday began with a tough 7-2 loss to Millbrae Mischief, but Shockwave quickly bounced back in impressive fashion. In their second game of the day, the offense exploded for nine first-inning runs en route to a dominant 13-1 victory over WVS 12U CSquad. Ava B collected two hits, while Sofia P, Ava B, Kamila A, and Hayeli S each drove in two runs. Eliana G was outstanding in the circle, allowing just one run over three innings.
The strong pool-play performance earned Shockwave the No. 2 seed in the Silver Bracket, setting up a Sunday matchup against San Carlos Force. Despite collecting four hits and receiving a two-RBI performance from Abby L, Shockwave fell 14-2 after San Carlos capitalized on a big third inning.
Offensively, Ava B paced the team throughout the weekend, consistently setting the tone at the top of the lineup. Sofia P continued her strong play with timely hits and key RBIs, while contributions came from throughout the roster. The pitching staff battled throughout the tournament, and the defense turned in several strong performances, including an error-free effort in Friday’s walk-off victory.
Earning the No. 2 seed in bracket play was a testament to the team’s growth, determination, and ability to respond to adversity. The weekend provided another strong step forward as the Shockwave continue to gain experience and compete at a high level.
Next up: The Sunnyvale Shockwave 12U team will return to action in two weeks at the Bownet June Jamz Tournament, looking to build on the momentum and lessons gained from a competitive weekend of softball.
Shockwave 10U
Sunnyvale Shockwave 10U Weekend Tournament Recap
After a challenging start to the weekend, the Sunnyvale Shockwave 10U team showed tremendous resilience and determination, rebounding from three pool-play losses on Saturday to capture the Bronze Bracket Championship on Sunday.
Saturday proved to be a tough day against strong competition. Shockwave fell to Davis Dynamite (9-1), Millbrae Mischief (10-3), and San Bruno Storm (4-2). Despite the results, there were several bright spots throughout the day. The defense turned two double plays against Davis, Quinn L collected multiple hits throughout the tournament, and the team consistently pressured opponents on the bases with aggressive baserunning and stolen bases.
Sunday was a completely different story.
Entering bracket play as the top seed in the Bronze Bracket, Shockwave opened the day with a convincing 14-4 victory over West Valley Slammers. The offense came alive with contributions throughout the lineup, led by Kaia C and Everly W, who each drove in two runs. The team showed patience at the plate, drawing nine walks while playing error-free defense.
In the semifinals against Redhawks-Red, Shockwave earned a 6-3 victory to advance to the championship game. Vera R led the offense with two hits, while Kaia drove in two runs. Alessandra P was outstanding in the circle, earning the win before returning in relief during a tense final inning. After entering the game late, the tying run reached base as the bases became loaded with no outs. Alessandra remained composed and recorded the final three outs—two by strikeout—to preserve the victory and sending Shockwave to the Bronze Bracket Final.
The championship game provided plenty of drama. Facing Redhawks-White, Shockwave battled back multiple times before earning a thrilling 12-11 walk-off victory. Trailing late, the offense rallied behind key extra-base hits from Lucy D, Haley A, and Vera R. With the game tied in the bottom of the sixth, Vera delivered the walk-off double to center field, scoring the winning run and securing the Bronze Bracket Championship.
Shockwave finished the weekend on a high note, winning three games on Sunday and showcasing the grit, resilience, and teamwork that continue to define this group. The team’s ability to respond to adversity and compete until the final out was on full display throughout bracket play.
Next Up: The Sunnyvale Shockwave 10U team will return to action in two weeks at the Redwood City Summer Slam, looking to build on the momentum of their Bronze Bracket Championship run.
Shockwave 8U
Shockwave 8U will make its tournament debut this weekend at the Rally in the Valley Tournament in Scotts Valley, California. The tournament will provide a great opportunity for the players to gain valuable game experience, continue building confidence, and showcase the progress they have made throughout the spring and early summer.
Good luck to our youngest Shockwave team as they begin their summer tournament season!
See you on the field,
Daniel Poo
SGSL President