Softball
SOFTBALL
Roster
Number | Name | Position | Grade | Hometown |
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2 | Linsea Strauch | P/1B | 12 | Rancho Santa Margarita |
3 | Sydney Berg | OF | 11 | Rancho Santa Margarita |
9 | Camryn Legeny | IF | 9 | Rancho Santa Margarita |
10 | Jillian Torres | OF | 10 | Coto de Caza |
11 | Karissa Rice | IF | 12 | Coto de Caza |
12 | Madison Rosenbaum | OF | 12 | Ladera Ranch |
22 | Grayson Conry | IF | 12 | Ladera Ranch |
25 | Alexis Castro | C | 12 | Mission Viejo |
26 | Sawyer Denser | P/1B | 10 | Rancho Santa Margarita |
33 | Liliana Escobar | P | 9 | Coto de Caza |
36 | Brinkley Jankanish | UTL | 11 | Lake Forest |
40 | Gabriella Marchetti | OF | 10 | Coto de Caza |
50 | Loreale Blake | IF | 10 | Trabuco Canyon |
59 | Sofia Zavarella | UTL | 10 | Coto de Caza |
99 | Payton Kennedy | P/1B | 10 | San Clemente |
2022-2023 Junior Varsity Softball Roster
Number | Name | Position | Grade | Hometown |
7 | Mia Deck | C/UTL | 10 | Laguna Hills |
8 | Li-lou Rousseau | OF | 10 | Ladera Ranch |
13 | Zoe Xanthros | P/IF | 9 | Coto de Caza |
23 | Madeline Orozco | UTL | 9 | Trabuco Canyon |
5 | Payton Stowasser | IF | 9 | Ladera Ranch |
27 | Sofia Montero | UTL | 9 | Rancho Mission Viejo |
28 | Macy Taylor | OF | 9 | Dove Canyon |
35 | Kate Sadayasu | IF | 10 | San Juan Capistrano |
37 | Felicity Jacobs | P/IF | 11 | San Clemente |
62 | Mackenzie Busch | OF | 10 | Trabuco Canyon |
77 | Brianna Swanson | UTL | 9 | Trabuco Canyon |
79 | Brooke Galasieski | OF | 9 | Mission Viejo |
History
2009 Trinity All League
- First Team - Meghan Harman
- First Team - Courtney Hiatt
- First Team - Amy Letourneau (League MVP)
- First Team - Catie Monnahan
- Second Team - Jessie Daulton
- Second Team - Shainna Groom
- Second Team - Krista Ury
- Offensive Player of the Year - Amy Letourneau
- Defensive Player of the Year - Catherine Mann
- Scholar Athlete - Krista Ury/ 4.42 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S Value Award - Kellen McNamara
Junior Varsity
- Offensive Player of the Year - Amy Letourneau
- Defensive Player of the Year - Michelle Duncan
- Most Improved - Kathryn Reyes
- Scholar Athlete - Rachel Dellefield/4.0 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S Value Award - Rachel Dellefield
2008 Trinity All League
- First Team - Nicki Jacobucci
- First Team - Nicole Ontiveros
- Second Team - Kelly Harman
- Second Team - Meghan Harman
- Second Team - Cassie Monnahan
- Honorable Mention - Shainna Groom
- Honorable Mention - Courtney Hiatt
- Honorable Mention - Catie Monnahan
- Honorable Mention - Christine Prochnow
- Offensive Player of the Year - Nicki Jacobucci
- Defensive Player of the Year - Cassie Monnahan
- Scholar Athlete - Nicole Ontiveros 4.44 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Values Award - Christine Prochnow
Junior Varsity
- Offensive Player of the Year - Amy Alston
- Defensive Player of the Year - Catherine Mann
- Most Improved - Blaire Paiso
- Scholar Athlete - Krista Ury 4.45 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Value Award - Krista Ury
2007 Trinity All League
- First Team - Meghan Harman
- First Team - Shainna Groom
- First Team - Cassie Monnahan (League MVP)
- First Team - Starr White
- Second Team - Nicole Ontiveros
- Second Team - Christine Prochnow
- Honorable Mention - Ashlee Restadius
- Offensive Player of the Year - Meghan Harman
- Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Cassie Monnahan
- Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Courney Hiatt
- Scholar Athlete - Nicole Ontiveros 4.57 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Value Award - Starr White
Junior Varsity
- Offensive Player of the Year - Nicki Jacobucci
- Defensive Player of the Year - Kayla Shears
- Most Improved - Helena Oskoui
- Scholar Athlete - Kamille Paddie 4.41 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Value Award - Kamille Paddie
2006 Varsity Serra All League
- First Team - Stacia Dopudja
- First Team - Starr White
- Second Team - April Glenn
- Second Team - Kelly Harman
- Honorable Mention - Cassie Monnahan
- Honorable Mention - Nicole Ontiveros
- Offensive Player Of The Year - Nicole Ontiveros
- Defensive Player Of The Year - Stacia Dopudja
- Scholar Athlete - Nicole Ontiveros / 4.4 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Value Award - April Glenn
- Junior Varsity
- Offensive Player Of The Year - Katie Lubanko
- Defensive Player Of The Year - Sophia Stamos
- Most Improved - Kayla Shears
- Scholar Athlete - Melissa Livingston / 4.1 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S. Value Award - Courtney Hiatt
2005 Varsity Serra All League
- First Team - Shannon Causgrove
- Second Team - Cassie Monnahan
- Honorable Mention - Stacia Dopudja
- Honorable Mention - April Glenn
- Honorable Mention - Kelly Harman
- Honorable Mention - Nicole Ontiveros
- Honorable Mention - Ashley Restadius
- Offensive Player of the Year - Nicole Ontiveros / .378 Batting Avg
- Defensive Player of the Year - Shannon Causgrove
- Rookie of the Year - Ashley Restadius
- Scholar Athlete - Nicole Ontiveros / 4.2 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S Values Award - Nicole Ontiveros
Junior Varsity
- Offensive Player of the Year - Kelli Basin /.482 Avg.
- Defensive Player of the Year - Melissa Livingston
- Most Improved - Nikki Daugherty & Katie Lubanko
- Scholar Athlete - Melissa Livingston/ 4.0 GPA
- E.A.G.L.E.S Values Award - Tanya Fragnito
Mission
Welcome to the home of Lady Eagles Softball. Our history is rich in tradition with league titles, CIF appearances and All League selections. Our program is comprised of special young women that take pride in wearing our school colors and representing our Catholic -Christian philosophy in the spirit of athletic competition. The mission of our softball program is to train and prepare each athlete to establish a set of goals, and work as a team to achieve each objective, both on the field and in the classroom.
E.A.G.L.E.S. Values
Excellence on the field | Attitude is everything | God is first | Loyalty to your team | Ethics and Integrity internalized | Sacrifice for each other
Coaches
John Fitzpatrick- Varsity Head Coach
Coach Fitzpatrick returns for his nineteenth season as the Varsity Head Coach of Santa Margarita Catholic High School and his 21st year coaching softball at the high school. John has an overall record of 274 wins and 174 wins losses, including sixteen trips to the CIF playoffs during his tenure as the head coach. In 2010 the Lady Eagles reached the pinnacle of high school softball in southern California by winning the Division 1 CIF Championship. Coach Fitzpatrick also led the Lady Eagles to league titles in 2007 and 2019. John has worked as an assistant coach from 1999-2001 where the Lady Eagles made three consecutive CIF playoff appearances. In 2022 Coach Fitzpatrick worked as an assistant at Golden West College. He has also coached on the travel circuit for twenty years with a variety of prominent softball clubs.
Coach Fitzpatrick received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and acquired a master’s degree in public policy from Cal State Long Beach. He and his wife Therese have two children, Alycia ('01) and Mike ('04.) His favorite quote is "Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
Krysten Fisher- Varsity Associate Head Coach
Coach Krysten has been around the game of softball for 29 years as a player and as a coach. She was born and raised in Rancho Santa Margarita, playing in the RSM Bobby Sox league before it became RTGSA and playing at Trabuco Hills High School. During high school she played for one of the most notable travel organizations, So Cal Athletics. While playing on the So Cal A’s she was recruited and ultimately earned a scholarship and played 4 years of Division I collegiate softball at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. While at Cal Poly SLO she was part of 2 Big West Conference Championship teams and earned Big West Freshman Player of the year and All Big West Conference accolades all 4 years. After graduating from Cal Poly, Krysten returned to RSM and found herself on the Santa Margarita Softball staff for 3 seasons in the capacity of Varsity assistant coach for 2 seasons and JV Head Coach for 1 season. She went on to coach 2 seasons as JSerra’s Head Varsity coach but took some time off to raise her 2 girls. She is returning to Santa Margarita for her 7th high school season as the Associate Head Coach. Coach Krysten Fisher resides in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband Cody and their 2 daughters.
Kayla Kmett- Varsity Assistant Coach (Pitching)
Coach Kayla will be in her 2nd season at SMCHS as the Varsity assistant coach focusing on pitching. She comes to Santa Margarita with a wealth of knowledge having played competitively both at the high school and college levels. Coach Kayla attended JSerra high school where she was a 4-year varsity letter winner, earning 1st Team All Trinity League in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Additionally, she was named JSerra’s Player of the year in 2016 and Offensive Player in 2017. Collegiately, Coach Kayla graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Television and Film Production and played softball all 4 years. She earned All-Academic Team Honors in the 2019-2021 seasons, was part of the 2019 Big East Championship Team, and was the 2021 Team Pitching Captain her Senior season. Coach Kayla currently coaches with the USA Athletics Travel Organization.
Derek McGregor- JV Head Coach
Coach Derek has twenty-one years of experience in coaching sports; seven of those years have been with the Santa Margarita Catholic High School JV and Varsity softball program. Of those seven years, five of them have been as the JV Head Coach. In addition, Coach Derek has also been coaching the Freshman basketball team for three years. Coach Derek’s coaching philosophy entails creating a positive environment and the promotion of team first. These two principals along with hard work, preparation, and structure outline the core principals of his approach to coaching.
Coach Derek has watched his three children play sports at SMCHS; two of which have graduated from Texas Christian University and his third is currently attending Oklahoma State. He also hosted an exchange student who played basketball for two years at Santa Margarita, four years at Cal State Fullerton and is now currently playing professionally in China. He has been married for the past thirty years to his wife Debbie. Coach Derek has owned and operated an engineering and surveying firm for the past thirty-five years. Along with coaching, Derek also gives back to his community by sitting on public and private boards and teaching after school programs.
Frank Rizzo- JV Assistant Coach
Frank has been involved in fast pitch softball for 45 years. Started as a player at the age of 16. Was involved in San Clemente fast pitch league for over 20 years in San Clemente. Frank was a fastpitch pitcher for 18 years and has also been a player for 28 years. Frank started his coaching career at San Clemente high school and move forward to be the Head Coach at Concordia University for 10 years. Frank was Head Coach JSerra high school and assistance coach at Saddleback College. Frank had a softball training facility in Lake Forest before he came to Santa Margarita High School for the last 10 years. Frank specializes in pitching and hitting training. He current trains players in our area.
“His passion for the game, and passion to create great student athletes has been his life goals.”
Schedule
Varsity Schedule
VARSITY SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 22-23
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Girls Varsity Softball |
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Dana Hills HS
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Edison HS
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Edison HS | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Tesoro
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Tesoro | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Cathedral Catholic HS
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Cathedral Catholic High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Trabuco Hills High School
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Trabuco Hills High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Oaks Christian
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Oaks Christian | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Orange Lutheran High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Jserra
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J Serra High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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JSerra Catholic
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J Serra High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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ROSARY
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Mater Dei High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Bishop Gorman High School
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Bishop Gorman High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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ROSARY
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ROSARY | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Jserra
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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San Clemente High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Woodbridge High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Mission Viejo High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Orange Lutheran High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Jserra
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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ROSARY
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Mater Dei High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Sierra Canyon
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Jserra
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J Serra High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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Sunny Hills High School
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Sunny Hills High School | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details |
Junior Varsity Schedule
JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 22-23
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Alerts |
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Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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El Toro HS
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Trabuco Hills High School
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Trabuco Hills High School | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Edison HS
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Edison HS
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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OPEN
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TBD
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OPEN | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Tesoro
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Tesoro | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Mission Viejo High School
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Mission Viejo High School | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Orange Lutheran High School | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Mater Dei High School | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Orange Lutheran High School
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Orange Lutheran High School | Details | |
Girls Junior Varsity Softball |
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Mater Dei High School
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Santa Margarita Catholic High | Details |
Trinity League Locations
- Jserra High School
26351 Junipero Serra Road
San Juan Capistrano, 92675
949-493-9038
5 south; Exit Junipero Serra Road; Turn Right
- Mater Dei High School
1202 West Edinger Avenue
Santa Ana, 92707
714-754-7711
405 North; Exit Bristol; Right on Bristol; School is on the corner of Bristol and Edinger
- Orange Lutheran High School
2222 North Santiago Blvd.
Orange, 92867
714-998-5151
5 North to 55 North; Exit E. Katella Avenue, Turn Right;
Turn Left on N. Wanda Road which turns into N. Santiago Blvd.
- Rosary High School
1340 North Acacia
Fullerton, 92831
714-879-6302
5 North to 57 North; Exit Nutwood, Left on Nutwood; Right on Acacia, School is on the Right
- Servite High School
1952 West La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, 92801
714-774-7575
5 North; Exit Brookhurst/La Palma; Right on Brookhurst/La Palma, School is on the Right (1/4 mile)
- St. John Bosco High School
13640 South Bellflower
Bellflower, 90706
562-920-1734
405 North to 605 North; Exit Rosecrans Avenue; Left of Rosecrans; Right on Bellflower; School is on the Right
- Saddleback College
All SMCHS Varsity Home Football Games
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, 92692
949-582-4500
5 South to Avery Parkway; make a Left; entrance is on the Left; go to the stop sign and make a Right to the football stadium; parking is on the Left.
Incoming Freshman Camp
Click here for more information regarding our Incoming Freshman Softball Camp.
Social Media
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