07/20/2026
What a way to close the book.
Tonight, our 18U Columbia Gorge Hawks finished their season, and with it, we say goodbye to several incredible players and families who have helped shape this program.
The core of this team has been together for nine years, dating all the way back to a 10U State Championship & Little League World Series appearance. Over the years they’ve shared countless practices, road trips, wins, losses, laughs, and memories. They aren’t just teammates but they’re family. And that’s what this game is really all about.
A special thank you goes to Head Coach Ben Donivan and assistant coaches Ryan Young, Dylan May, and Wes Faulkner. For the last decade, these coaches have volunteered thousands of hours investing in these young women. They taught much more than softball: they built confidence, character, resilience, and lifelong friendships. The impact they’ve made will extend far beyond the fields, and our Hawks family is forever grateful.
And what a finale it was…
🥇 Gold Bracket Champions
💣 9 home runs as a team this weekend
💣 19 in the season!
💥 2 grand slams this weekend.
🎉 A huge congratulations to Makenna Liberidhs on blasting her very first career GRAND SLAM!
🎉 Congratulations also to Manuia Chrichton-Tunai on hitting her first career home run!
You couldn’t have written a better ending.
To our seniors: thank you for your commitment, your heart, and for leaving this program better than you found it. We can’t wait to watch what comes next for each of you.
