2020 Saddleback Softball News

Welk signs deal with Kansas Wesleyan
Welk signs deal with Kansas Wesleyan

June 03, 2020

The Saddleback softball program was back in the news this week with the announcement that sophomore Paige Welk has made a commitment to a four-year school. Welk signed a letter-of-intent to play at Kansas Wesleyan University, according to the softball office.

Belleza tangles Bengals
Belleza tangles Bengals

March 06, 2020

The Saddleback softball team rose above .500 in Orange Empire Conference play with a 5-1 victory over Riverside City College on Friday at the Saddleback softball diamond. Gaucho pitcher Veronica Belleza recorded 11 strikeouts in the win.

Belleza swats back Hornets with nine K’s
Belleza swats back Hornets with nine K’s

March 04, 2020

The Saddleback softball team moved up in the Orange Empire Conference standings with a 3-0 win at Fullerton College on Wednesday afternoon. Pitcher Veronica Belleza recorded nine strikeouts in the win.

Gauchos go to extra frames for win
Gauchos go to extra frames for win

February 24, 2020

The Saddleback softball team defeated Orange Coast College, 6-2, on Monday in extra innings. The Gauchos struck for four runs in the top half of the ninth inning in evening their record in Orange Empire Conference play.

Gauchos sweep double-dip
Gauchos sweep double-dip

February 16, 2020

The Saddleback softball team ran its winning streak to seven games with a pair of wins at the Mt. San Jacinto College Tournament on Saturday in San Jacinto. The Gauchos defeated Allan Hancock College, 10-0, before defeating East Los Angeles College, 11-0.

A dozen reasons to smile
A dozen reasons to smile

February 12, 2020

The Saddleback softball team improved to 7-2 with a 12-0 win over Golden West College on Wednesday at the Saddleback softball diamond. The Gauchos opened Orange Empire Conference play with a dominating win against the Rustlers.

Benjamen powers Gauchos past Jags
Benjamen powers Gauchos past Jags

February 05, 2020

The Saddleback softball team won its fourth straight game with an 8-5 win against Southwestern College on Wednesday afternoon at the Saddleback softball complex. Annalie Benjamen hit a grand slam in guiding the Gauchos to the win.

Gauchos sweep past Vaqueros
Gauchos sweep past Vaqueros

February 02, 2020

The Saddleback softball team swept a double header against Santa Barbara City College on Saturday in Santa Barbara. The Gauchos opened with an 8-1 win before beating the Vaqueros 11-2 in five innings in game two.

Belleza turns in second no-no
Belleza turns in second no-no

January 31, 2020

The Saddleback softball team improved to 2-2 with an 8-0 win against Los Angeles Mission College on Thursday night at the Saddleback softball diamond. Pitcher Veronica Belleza turned in another stunning performance, throwing her second no-hitter of the year.

Belleza pitches first-ever perfect game
Belleza pitches first-ever perfect game

January 25, 2020

Saddleback pitcher Veronica Belleza pitched a perfect game on Saturday as the Gauchos defeated San Bernardino Valley College, 8-0, in five innings. It was the first perfect game in program history.