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Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton) Senior Haley Douglas, who is bound for University of Central Florida, was named EBAL's League MVP for the 2010 season.

The Sting Congratulates Haley!

In first round CCS action this week, the 10th seeded Santa Clara Bruins went to work and scored 10 runs to eliminate 7th seeded Carlmont from the playoffs. Santa Clara quickly established itself by grabbing a 1-0 lead two batters into the game. Pitcher Mikaela Ebner (16U-Esquibel) (3-for-3) led off with a double off Aurora Stottler (14-11-1) and took third on a passed ball, and then Niki Erkson drove her in with a bloop single to left field. Carlmont tired to manufacture a run on a wild pitch, but catcher Lauren Maslak (18G-Gron) threw to Ebner at the plate for the putout. Then Ebner (19-7) struck out the next batter to end the inning. Carlmont, which totaled three hits, never got another runner in scoring position against Ebner, who registered three strikeouts and walked one. Maslak pushed the lead to 3-0 with a soft, two-run single to shallow right on a 3-2 pitch and the Bruins never looked back, adding 7 more runs in the 10-0, 5 inning victory.

Two weeks ago, Aragon High School was in 4^th place in the Bay division of the Peninsula Athletic League, just hoping they might find a way into CCS. That was before Maureen (Mo-Dud) Duddy (18G-Gron) took charge of the plate and led Aragon to five straight wins, third place in Bay and an automatic bid to CCS. 
In five league games over the last two weeks, Maureen is 16 for 20 at the plate for an .800 average, including three triples and three doubles, scoring 11 runs; and going 5 for 5 vs. perennial league champions Carlmont with whom Aragon was tied for third place at the beginning of the game. Along the way, Maureen also had seven stolen bases (including a steal of home!), two walks and no strikeouts.  Aragon outscored their opponents 39-8 in these games. Maureen was also recently named as MVP of the Mission City/Wilcox Invitational Tournament; Aragon placed 2^nd in the tournament.

Gilroy put the hurt on Alisal, pounding out 18 hits in a lopsided victory. Casey Lester (18G-Gron) picked up the win inside the circle and had three hits for the Mustangs.
Lester recorded her second win in three days, pitching a complete-game four-hitter. The sophomore tossed nine strikeouts, the only runs coming in the first inning.

Mustangs finish off Stevenson in 10 innings, 5-3
PEBBLE BEACH - Two runs in the top of the 10th inning propelled the Gilroy High softball team to a 5-3 extra-inning victory over R.L. Stevenson in non-league action on Wednesday in Pebble Beach.

Casey Lester (18G-Gron) pounded out four hits and Stephanie Rodriguez collected three base knocks for Gilroy, who posted 12 hits as a team.

 Casey Lester (18G-Gron)

The Sting congratulates Haley Douglas (18G-Gron) for being named Bay Area News Group Atlete of the Week for 4-1-10.  Haley pitches for Amador High in Pleasanton and has signed to play softball at Central Florida in 2011.

SCHOOL: Amador Valley

SPORT: Softball

YEAR: Senior

POSITION: Pitcher

THE STAT LINE: Douglas threw a three-hit shutout in the Dons' 2-0 win against Concord and pitched three innings in relief during Amador's 7-1 win against Liberty.

When Dani Fonseca (18G-Gron)  was named to the Hillsdale varsity softball team as a freshman last season, she wanted to do everything in her power to prove she belonged there.
 

She had what she called a season-long slump.
 

“I had the most strikeouts on the team,” Fonseca said.
 

Now a sophomore, Fonseca is living up to the billing she got last year. A lot more comfortable and confident this season, plus a year of intense work under her belt is paying dividends as the third baseman is providing the offense ....

In four games last week in which the Knights went 4-0, Fonseca was 8 for 13 with three doubles, a triple and four runs batted in — including the game-winning hit and RBI in the Knights’ nine-inning, 1-0 win over Capuchino Thursday.
 

For her efforts, Fonseca is this week’s Daily Journal Athlete of the Week.

For Complete article, go to :http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=128006&title=Fonseca

Nathan Mollat / Daily Journal Hillsdale third baseman Dani Fonseca shows off in practice the form that saw her bat .667 (8 for 13) with three doubles, a triple and four RBI.

3-23-10

                    Courtney Tyler (Right)

The Hillsdale Knights took the Peninsula-Bay League opener from the Aragon Dons 2-0 as Sting 18G-Gron players scored both runs. Dani Fonseca (18G-Gron) led the hitting charge with a single and a double and RBI. Courtney Tyler  (18G-Gron) also tagged Aragon's pitcher for a Home Run to score the other run.

 Danielle Fonseca (Left)

In other softball action at the Charley Miguel Tourney in Salinas on 3-20-10, Leland High Chargers,skippered by Sting Coach Gron, defeated HIllsdale 2-0, with timely hitting by Jessica Chaulklin (18G-Gron) who went 1-2 with a run scored. Dani Fonseca (18G-Gron) and Courtney Tyler (18G-Gron) of Hillsdale, showed well against their travel ball Coach Gron by garnering the only 2 hits against his Grons' Leland team. 

In the second game at Charlie Miguel, Hillsdale posted a win by defeating Gunn HS 3-0. 18G-Gron players came up with big hits in the victory. Danielle Fonseca (18G-Gron) hit a double and a triple scoring Courtney Tyler (Ball Magnet for 18G-Gron), who had reached base on a HBP. Amanda Anderson (18G-Smith) also contributed with a two bagger.

 Megan Volpano

3-25-10

Megan Volpano (18G-Gron), batting .455 through six games, had three hits (3-5), including a game-tying, two-run homer in the third, but the Pirates fell in 10 frames to Gilroy 5-3.

Josie Felix struck out 13 in her 10 innings of work, giving up a two-out, two-run hit to end the game.

3-23-10

Haley Douglas (18G-Gron) turned in another impressive performance for Amador Valley High (Pleasanton) by shutting out the #9 ranked Concord Minutemen 2-0. Haley tallied 12 strike outs, 3 walks and only allowed 3 hits to improve her record to 2-1.

Haley, a Senior this season, has signed with Central Florida.

For complete story: http://amadorsports.olinesports.com/news_details.php?sport=558&news_id=4767  

3-20-10

Sarah Lira (18G-Gron) came up big in one at bat by smacking a  bases loaded triple, picking up 3 RBI's in helping cage the Cougars 11-2. Sarah went 1-2 in the contest.                                                        .

 Alyssa Chaulkin

3-20-10

In a softball matchup pitting members of 18G-Gron Sting, Leland's Jessica Chaulklin (18G-Gron) batted 2-3 with a double and a run scored. Alyssa Chauklin (18G-Gron) batted 1-3 with a run scored in the winning effort against a tough VC team.

Valley Christians' Krystal Rock, (18G-Gron) and 18G teamate of the Chaulkins, batted 1-2 with 1 walk.

                                   Crystal Rock

3-17-10

Haley Douglas, (18G-Gron), of Amador Valley High, a Senior signed with Central Florida, took care of business against Washington High by pitching 7 strong innings, hitting her spots, striking out 11 and only allowing 4 hits in the non-league contest. 

This game featured a matchup between Sting 18G players, with Katie Hoffman (18G-Smith) going 1-2 with an RBI double and a walk . Haley evened the matchup by striking out Katie in the top of the 6th to quelch Washington's threat of a comeback rally.  

March 17, 2010

                                                            
Tiffany Meeks (18G-Gron) above

In a highly anticipated matchup, between 2 of the best CCS has to offer, Mitty came out on top 3-0. With a key hit from Jillian Andersen (18G-Smith) and an rbi single from Sylvia Llamas (18G-Smith), Mitty dominated from start to finish. U-Mass bound senior, Tiffany Meeks (18G-Gron) started for Notre Dame-Salinas in the contest but Mitty kept her hot bat quiet.  
 

3-13-10

Sarah Lira (18G-Gron) pitched a one hitter in the five inning contest for Gilroy Mustangs to defeat North Salinas 3-2. Sarah K'd 11 batters while only walking 4 in the complete game effort.

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Alyssa Chaulkin, photo above, (18G-Gron) batted 3-4 against Mt Pleasant High in action on 3-11-10, clubbing a HR with 2 RBI's and scoring 2 runs.

Jessica Chaulkin, photo below, (18G-Gron) slugged 2 hits in 4 AB's, knocking in 1 RBI and scoring 3 runs in the 10-2 winning effort.

The Leland Chargeres are coached by 18G Sting Coach Joe Gron. 

Jessica Chaulkin, (18G-Gron) helped Leland Chargers blank Santa Clara High 4-0 on Sat., March 6th. Jessica hit 2 for 3, picking up an RBI and a stolen base while teammate Devyn Quevedo (16U-Tellez) came up big hitting 1-2, with a double and an RBI, scoring 2 runs.  

In action on March 9th, Joe Gron's Chargers went 2-0 on the season defeating St. Francis High 7-1. Jessica Chaulkin (18G-Gron) went 1-3 with a triple while sister Alyssa (18G-Gron) picked up an RBI.

The Leland Chargers are coached by 18G Sting Coach Joe Gron. 

The Sting would like to congratulate Sara Rice on her commitment to attend Iowa State. Sara also had interest from both Boston University and Purdue to join their squads; but as soon as she stepped foot on the Cyclone's campus, she knew it was where she wanted to go. Sara said that she loved the coaching staff and team, knew that playing in the Big 12 would give her great competition and liked the college town feel of Ames. She plans on studying Broadcast Journalism.

Rice will bolster the middle infield for the Cyclones as a second baseman with great softball experience. She prepped at Burlingame High School, where she hit .410 with 19 runs batted in as a junior. Rice plays ASA ball for the San Jose Sting 18 Gold.

“Sara (Rice) is a tremendous defensive second baseman who knows the game really well,” Gemeinhardt-Cesler said. “She’s come from a really strong softball background. She hits for power and average so she’ll definitely be a welcome addition to our team.”

The Sting is proud of Sara and her parents Jeff and Vicki and we wish Sara the best!

After much thought, Megan Volpano was excited to accept the offer from the Boston University Terriers to play for their softball program. BU had exactly what Megan was looking for, balancing softball and academics very nicely. For Megan, school mattered just as much as softball. In addition to the academics, Megan really loved the coaching staff. She really felt a connection during her unofficial visit. And, to top it off, the city is amazing  - Boston is a great city with lots to offer, and being right in the city makes it that much more exciting. Other schools who were considering Megan include Harvard, St. Mary's College of CA, and University of Pennsylvania.

“Megan will have a chance to be a four-year starter at third base,” stated Rychcik. “She is a very solid defender and a good middle of the order hitter. We needed to recruit someone at third base that can take away bunts and start double plays for us. We are excited to see her solidify our third base position.”

Congratulations Megan on finding the right balance of academics and athletics for you!

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