06/01/2026
8U Teal Weekend Recap 🖤🩵🥎
Our 8U Teal Rebels wrapped up a full weekend of softball with big improvements, clutch plays, and their first win of the season!
Game 2 – Benicia Outlaws 5, Rebels 4
A tight battle from start to finish. RBI hits came from Emmy Gatton, Brooklyn Lorenz, Callie Ellis, and Izzy Berg.
Defensive highlight: Catcher Kodah Harvey pounced on a tipped ball in front of the plate and fired to first for a huge third out.
Pitchers Meilani Jackson, Brooklyn Lorenz, and Alice Wiltermood combined for five strikeouts in three innings. Gritty effort all around.
Game 3 – San Ramon Stompers Elite 10, Rebels 1
A tough matchup, but the defense shined.
• Clare Mancia handled a hard grounder and connected with Holly Ponce De Leon at first.
• Izzy Berg made another strong infield play to Alice Wiltermood.
• Callie Ellis added a pop‑fly catch.
• Offensively, Holly Ponce De Leon knocked in the Rebels’ run with an RBI single.
Game 4 – Rebels 5, Petaluma Steal Breeze 1
FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON!
The girls came out firing with strong defense and early offense.
• Callie Ellis opened the game with a ground‑ball out and a swinging strikeout.
• Singles from Callie and Kodah Harvey set up a two‑run RBI single by Holly Ponce De Leon.
• Clare Mancia added another RBI single for a 3–1 lead.
• Meilani Jackson dominated the third with two swinging strikeouts.
• Insurance came from Avery Filippetti, Callie, and a two‑run single by Kodah.
A complete team win!
Game 5 – Benicia Outlaws 7, Rebels 1
The Rebels struck first with Kodah Harvey reaching third and scoring on an RBI single from Holly Ponce De Leon.
Callie Ellis battled on the mound with multiple strikeouts, and the defense fought through every inning. The girls showed heart, hustle, and resilience to close out the weekend.
Overall:
This team is growing fast. Strong defense, aggressive baserunning, improved pitching, and big‑moment hits made this weekend their best yet. Proud of these girls and excited for what’s coming next! 🖤🩵🥎