🥎 The Dugout Dispatch – Summer Shockwave Vol.4 🥎
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
📅 July 7th, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Columbia Middle School Library
SGSL Fall Registration Open on July 1st
Shockwave Softball Clinic a Huge Success
The Shockwave Softball Clinic on June 19 was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 35 players from the Sunnyvale Girls Softball League for a full day of instruction, skill development, and fun at Fremont High School.
The clinic featured small-group instruction led by nine high school and collegiate softball players, who worked with our athletes on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, and base running. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and mentorship created an incredible learning environment for our young players.
One of the day’s biggest highlights was a special visit from former San Francisco Giants pitcher Noah Lowry, who spent the morning working with the girls, sharing pitching tips, answering questions, and encouraging them to continue pursuing their goals. It was a memorable experience that our players will not soon forget.
This event would not have been possible without the outstanding partnership and support of Coach Hector, Coach Mark, and Fremont High School Athletic Director Daniel McCune. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity in helping provide our athletes with such a first-class experience.
A special thank you also goes to Coach Jaime Romero, whose leadership and organization made the clinic possible. From coordinating the event to recruiting an outstanding group of instructors, Coach Jaime’s hard work ensured that every player had the opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun.
Thank you to all of our players, families, coaches, and volunteers who helped make the clinic such a memorable day. Events like these are a great reminder of what makes the Shockwave and SGSL community so special. We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for our athletes to grow both on and off the field.
Shockwave 12U
12U Shockwave Opens Summer with Strong Showing at USA Softball NorCal Tournament
The 12U Shockwave team kicked off its second tournament of the summer at the USA Softball NorCal Tournamentheld at Legacy Fields in Tracy, competing against some of Northern California’s top teams. Throughout the weekend, the girls demonstrated resilience, timely hitting, and the competitive spirit that continues to define this team.
Shockwave opened tournament play with an offensive explosion, defeating Steal Breeze Schmidt 15-9. The lineup came alive, collecting 17 hits in the victory. Sofia P led the way with a spectacular three-hit performance, including an inside-the-park home run, a triple, and a single. Ava B, Aashvi K, Hayeli S, Sreshta P, and Eliana G each added multiple hits as the offense erupted for eight runs in the sixth inning to pull away. Defensively, the team also turned a key double play to help secure the win.
On Sunday morning, Shockwave faced a talented Mischief 10B squad. Despite the final score, the girls continued to battle throughout the game. Sofia P paced the offense with two hits, and the team gained valuable experience competing against one of the tournament’s strongest opponents.
The tournament concluded with one of the most exciting games of the weekend as Shockwave took on Scotts Valley Trouble. Shockwave built an early 3-0 lead and carried a 5-4 advantage into the bottom of the seventh inning before Scotts Valley completed a walk-off comeback to win 6-5. Aashvi K and Eliana G each recorded two hits, while Aashvi drove in two runs. Although the outcome was heartbreaking, the team showcased its grit and determination by battling until the final pitch.
Throughout the weekend, the 12U team displayed explosive offense, collecting 26 hits over three games, while continuing to grow together against quality competition. Every tournament provides another opportunity to improve, and this group continues to build momentum as the summer season progresses.
Up next, the 12U Shockwave team heads to Soquel for the Bytheal Ratliff Blast by the Bay Tournament, taking place July 10–12. Good luck, Shockwave!
Shockwave 10U
10U Shockwave Battles Through USA Softball NorCal Tournament
The 10U Shockwave team competed this past weekend at the USA Softball NorCal Tournament at Legacy Fields in Tracy, facing a talented field of opponents while continuing to grow together as a team.
Shockwave opened tournament play with one of the most exciting games of the weekend, rallying to defeat Wicked Purple 12-11 in a back-and-forth thriller. The offense jumped out to an early lead before answering every challenge from Wicked Purple. In the final inning, Alessandra P came on in relief and shut the door, recording two strikeouts to secure the victory. Emmy C led the offense with a tremendous performance, driving in four runs on two key singles. Vera R also collected two hits, while Quinn L, Lucy D, and Emmy kept the pressure on with aggressive baserunning as the team stole nine bases. Shockwave scored the go-ahead runs in the third inning and held on for an exciting opening-round win.
Later on Saturday, Shockwave faced Alameda Blaze. Alice T paced the offense with two hits, including a triple, while Nila M, Vera R, and Alice each drove in a run. Although Alameda used a big second inning to pull away, Shockwave continued to battle throughout the game, stealing seven bases and showing resilience against another strong opponent.
The final game of the tournament came against Mischief 10B, one of the top teams in the field. Everly W, Janelle S, Vera R, and Alice T each contributed hits, while Quinn L battled in the circle, striking out six hitters. Despite the final score, the team continued to compete hard until the final out.
Throughout the tournament, the 10U team displayed many positives. The offense consistently applied pressure on opposing defenses with aggressive baserunning, totaling 23 stolen bases over three games. The team also demonstrated resilience, highlighted by an impressive comeback victory in its tournament opener.
Every tournament provides another opportunity to learn and improve, and this young team continues to gain valuable experience while building confidence against quality competition.
Up next, the 10U Shockwave team heads to Benicia for the Del Hays Firecracker Tournament, taking place July 4–5. Good luck, Shockwave!
Shockwave 8U
8U Shockwave Preparing for Next Tournament
The 8U Shockwave team had the weekend off from tournament play but has been hard at work preparing for its next opportunity to compete. Practices have focused on continuing to build fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence as the players get ready for another exciting weekend of softball.
Up next, the 8U Shockwave team will travel to Pleasant Hill to compete in the PHBA Field of Dreams Tournament, taking place July 17–19. We wish the team the best of luck as they continue their summer season. Go Shockwave!
See you on the field,
Daniel Poo
SGSL President