🥎 The Dugout Dispatch – Fall Season 2026 Vol. 7🥎
2027 Spring Registration Now Open
Get ready for another season of Sunnyvale Girls Softball League! Register now for Spring 2027 and join us for Opening Day on Saturday, March 13, 2027.
Register before December 12 for a chance to win! Players in 10U, 12U, and 14U will be entered into a drawing for a new composite bat. Players in 6U and 8U will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards. Winners will be announced during Opening Day ceremonies.
Register before January 9 to guarantee a spot on a team. Players registering after January 9 will be wait-listed and placed as space allows, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Player evaluations for 10U, 12U, and 14U will take place Saturday, January 16, at Ortega Park:
- 10U: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; check-in at 9:30 AM.
- 12U & 14U: 12:00–2:00 PM; check-in at 11:30 AM.
Sign up early, spread the word, and get ready for a great spring on the field!
Interested in Coaching? We’d Love to Have You!
SGSL is always looking for enthusiastic new coaches—especially in our younger divisions (6U and 8U). You don’t need to be a softball expert to get started. We provide all the training and support you’ll need. Our coaching program covers both the basics of leading a team and how to teach softball skills in a fun and positive way.
The best time to get involved is now! Start your coaching journey by completing the 2027 Coaching Registration Form.
Coaches Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Coach Requirements: Background Check & Training
All SGSL coaches are required to complete the following each year:
- USA Softball ACE Training with Background Check
- SafeSport Certification
- Concussion Awareness Training
SGSL is Moving to TeamSnap One!
Starting with the Spring 2027 season, Sunnyvale Girls Softball will be transitioning to TeamSnap One! This new platform will help streamline team communications, schedules, and other important league information.
All families will need to download the new TeamSnap One app before the Spring season begins. We’ll share more information and instructions as we get closer to the start of the season.
Stay tuned for more updates!
The SGSL Board Needs Your Help!
We’ve narrowed our new logo down to the top three choices, and we want our SGSL families to help choose the winner! Please vote for your favorite by November 6th. Thank you for helping shape the new look of Sunnyvale Girls Softball League!
Cast your vote here!
Join Our Board
We are still looking for volunteers to join our board. If you are interested in this or any other board position, please join us at our next meeting
SGSL Board Meeting (Virtual)
📅 Tuesday, December 1st
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Columbia Middle School Library
Fall Season Update
🥎 Sunnyvale Mojo Wraps Up Fall Season!
Our Sunnyvale Mojo closed out their Fall 2026 season on Sunday with a tough 16-0 loss to CGFS-2. While the final score wasn’t what the team had hoped for, the players continued to compete and gain valuable experience on the field.
Bridget D started in the circle, recording a strikeout, while Isha K showed her speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Defensively, Mojo played a clean game without committing an error, with Mia C leading the team in fielding opportunities.
Throughout the Fall season, Mojo showed determination, teamwork, and continued growth. From exciting comebacks to close games, these players gained valuable experience, developed their skills, and built friendships along the way.
A big thank you to our coaches, players, and families for their commitment and support throughout the season!
Great season, Mojo! We look forward to seeing you back on the field! 🥎💙💛
🥎 Sunnyvale Breakers Close Out Fall Season!
Our Sunnyvale Breakers wrapped up their Fall 2026 season on Sunday with a tough 11-1 loss to Campbell (CGFS-1) at Forest Hill Elementary School. While the final score wasn’t what the team had hoped for, the Breakers continued to compete and gain valuable experience on the field.
Evelyn F led the offense with an RBI hit, while Madeleine M and Elizabeth G each contributed a hit. Gabriela Bshowed her speed on the basepaths, collecting an impressive three stolen bases!
Throughout the Fall season, the Breakers continued to develop their skills, build confidence, and grow as a team. Each game provided opportunities to learn, improve, and strengthen the friendships that make youth softball special.
A big thank you to our players, coaches, and families for their dedication and support throughout the season!
Great season, Breakers! 🥎💙💛
🥎 Sunnyvale Drillers Close Out Fall Season with Strong Performance!
Our Sunnyvale Drillers wrapped up their Fall 2026 season with a hard-fought 4-2 loss to SMH-1 on Sunday, November 1. Despite the final score, the Drillers put together an impressive offensive performance, outhitting their opponents 12 to 11.
Amaya L, Abigail B, and Arya R led the offense with two hits each, while Amaya and Lexie C each drove in a run.
One of the game’s biggest highlights came from Shravya P, who pitched an incredible immaculate inning, striking out three consecutive batters on just nine pitches! The Drillers also played strong defense, turning a double play and finishing the game without committing an error.
While the season didn’t end with a win, the Drillers showed determination, teamwork, and growth throughout the Fall. A big thank you to our players, coaches, and families for their dedication and support this season!
Great season, Drillers! 🥎💙💛
🥎 Sunnyvale Toothfairies Wrap Up a Fun-Filled Fall Season! 🧚♀️
Our youngest softball players, the Sunnyvale Toothfairies 6U, wrapped up their Fall 2026 season with plenty of smiles, laughter, and memories on the field!
Throughout the season, these young athletes worked on learning the fundamentals of softball, from throwing and catching to hitting and running the bases. More importantly, they learned what it means to be part of a team, support one another, and have fun playing the game.
At the 6U level, it’s not about wins and losses, but about building confidence, developing friendships, and fostering a love for softball. We’re proud of how much our Toothfairies have grown throughout the season!
A big thank you to our coaches and families for their patience, encouragement, and dedication to making this a positive experience for our youngest players.
Great season, Toothfairies! We can’t wait to see you back on the field! 🥎💙💛
Thank You to Our Fall Sponsors!
A big thank-you to our Fall sponsors, Mojo Break Cardshop and Keller Wright Orthodontics, for supporting SGSL and our players.
Team Mojo and Team Break would like to give a special thank-you to Mojo Break Cardshop for sponsoring their teams this season. The Drillers and Toothfairies also extend their appreciation to Keller Wright Orthodontics for supporting their teams and helping make the Fall Rec season possible.
Community sponsors play an important role in helping SGSL provide opportunities for young athletes to learn, compete, and grow through softball at an affordable price. We encourage our families to support these local businesses and thank them for investing in our league and players!
Shockwave Update
Shockwave 14U Goes Undefeated in Jack Ball Tournament Pool Play
Sunnyvale Shockwave 14U put together an impressive weekend at the Jack Ball Tournament, sweeping Saturday’s pool play 3–0 and earning the top seed in the Gold Bracket.
Shockwave opened with a 3–2 victory over Team California, powered by Aashvi Kadakia’s complete-game performance. Kadakia allowed just one earned run over five innings, while Ellie Gerrard delivered an RBI single during a three-run second inning. The team followed with a 6–2 win over SPIN FALL, breaking a tie with four runs in the fourth. Gerrard earned the win without allowing an earned run, and Sreshta Paranji led the offense with two RBIs.
Saturday finished with a 16–4 victory over the Delta Damsels, as Shockwave collected 11 hits and eight walks. Abby Lopez-Galyon, Kadakia, and Geneva May each contributed two hits, while Paranji drove in four runs.
Sunday brought a rematch with the Damsels and a hard-fought 4–2 loss. Sofia Poo’s RBI double and May’s RBI single gave Shockwave a third-inning lead, but the Damsels rallied to move ahead. May finished with two hits, and Kadakia went the distance, allowing just one earned run over six innings.
Although the bracket result wasn’t the finish they hoped for, Shockwave finished 3–1, outscoring opponents 27–12 across the weekend. Strong pitching, timely hitting, and contributions throughout the lineup gave this team plenty to be proud of. Way to represent Sunnyvale, Shockwave!
🥎 Shockwave 12U Wraps Up Fall Season with Halloween Friendly! 🎃
Our Sunnyvale Shockwave 12U team took the field one last time this Fall, facing the Santa Clara Sparks 12U in a Halloween friendly on October 31. While Shockwave fell 12-5, the game provided one final opportunity for the team to compete together and close out their Fall 2026 season.
Quinn L led the offense, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs, while Emmy C also contributed a hit. Both Quinn and Emmy showed their speed on the basepaths with multiple stolen bases. As a team, Shockwave demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing eight walks and collecting nine stolen bases!
Kamila A started in the circle, recording two strikeouts in her inning of work.
Throughout the Fall season, our 12U players competed in several tournaments, faced tough competition, and continued developing their skills and teamwork. From exciting victories to hard-fought games, each experience helped the team grow.
A big thank you to our players, coaches, and families for their dedication and commitment throughout the season!
Great season, Shockwave 12U! 💙💛🥎
Shockwave 10U Shows Fight at End of Fall Classic
Sunnyvale Shockwave 10U showed determination at the End of Fall Classic at San Lorenzo Community Park, finishing the weekend with a thrilling Silver Bracket battle that came down to the final play.
Saturday opened with a 14–2 loss to the Redhawks, with Haley A, Grace (GG) G, and Helen D each collecting a hit. Shockwave bounced back against San Lorenzo Heat in a 9–9 tie, rallying for three runs in the fourth inning. Janelle S delivered the game-tying single, Everly W went a perfect 2-for-2, and Haley contributed a two-run double. Aggressive base running added 12 stolen bases.
The team closed pool play with a 15–1 loss to the Diamond Queens, but Alessandra P delivered an unforgettable highlight: an immaculate inning, striking out all three batters on just nine pitches! Lucy G added a hit and two stolen bases.
Sunday’s Silver Bracket rematch against the Diamond Queens showed how quickly Shockwave could regroup. The team jumped ahead 4–0 and continued battling as the Queens answered. Sieun (Sienna) K stole home to put Shockwave ahead in the fourth, and the team took another lead in the fifth before falling 7–6 on a walk-off. Alessandra struck out nine, Haley collected two hits, and Shockwave stole eight bases.
While the weekend ended with a heartbreaking loss, the leap from Saturday’s matchup to Sunday’s one-run battle gave this team plenty to be proud of. Keep working, keep growing, and keep bringing that Shockwave fight!
See you on the field,
Daniel Poo
SGSL President