This pitcher shined for Clovis North, plus The Fresno Bee softball All-Star Team
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- Jocelynn Gonzalez led Clovis North to a Central Section Division I three-peat.
- Gonzalez finished the season 16-2 with a 1.13 ERA and 187 strikeouts.
- Coach Courtney Dale has guided Clovis North to four section titles and a 235-140-4 record.
Clovis North’s Jocelynn Gonzalez is all about team first.
It was always her mindset when she stepped onto the field. Her job was to give the Broncos a chance to win because talent was everywhere on the field.
“It was one of our best years as a team, and it took all of us to get where we got,” Ramirez said. “Everyone says, ‘Oh, she’s the pitcher,’ but I’ve had my girls behind me every step of the way. Trusting each other this past year gave us so many opportunities to accomplish the goals we wanted to achieve. It was about how we worked together, how we played together and honestly, the bond we had.”
Gonzalez was in the circle for a reason. It was nothing new to her, but she understood her role well.
That fueled the Broncos to a three-peat for the Central Section Division I championship. Gonzalez finished the season 16-2 with an ERA 1.13. She had 187 strikeouts. Ramirez was named The Fresno Bee Player of the Year.
She credits much of her growth to the work she put in with her coaching staff throughout the season.
“I work with my coaches a lot during the week, basically throwing a bullpen almost every day,” Ramirez said. “They’re the best mentors. They make sure we understand what we’re doing, and they’re hard on us because they want us to grow. They know we’re capable of pushing past the limits we set for ourselves. They just want what’s best for us, and I think that’s what helps us grow, especially as a team.”
Entering her senior season, Ramirez consciously decided to approach the game differently and help her team significantly.
“I just told myself to have fun,” she said. “I wasn’t going to pressure myself with wins and losses, and I think that’s what helped me achieve everything I did this season. I wasn’t stressing myself out or trying to overwork myself. At the end of the day, it’s just a game, and whether we won or lost, I was still going to be with my girls. Having fun and making sure everyone was on the same page made all the difference.”
That mindset also helped her stay composed in pressure situations.
“I try to keep a clear mind,” Ramirez said. “Whether I give up a home run or strike out three girls in a row, I try to have the same demeanor. Softball is a game where you can’t get too emotional because it can take you one way or another. As long as I’m on the same page with my catcher and my teammates, we’re mentally prepared. We don’t want to make the game bigger than what it is.”
Ramirez will continue her softball career at New Mexico, a decision she says was easy after getting to know the Lobos coaching staff.
“I love my coaches there,” she said. “They were very straightforward with me, and they made it clear they wanted what’s best for me. They understood my goals and what I want to achieve, and they’re preparing me to reach those goals and be ready for whatever comes next.”
Large School Player of the Year: Chloe Solis, Clovis East
A fearsome pitcher? Perhaps. Which is why she helped the Timberwolves to a successful season at 22-5.
All because she was in the circle.
She struck out 244 batters and posted a 0.71 ERA. The San Jose State signee is the Timberwolves’ all-time strikeouts leader with 576.
Medium School Player of the Year: Karmen Vasquez, Hanford West
The Huskies had plenty of success this season, led by Vasquez, who will be headed to LSU next season.
She was tough to face for opposing teams, some not allowing to put the bat on the ball.
But for the season, she had eight home runs. It is no wonder that she walked 48 times for the season.
Small School Player of the Year: Ella Lara, Sr., Woodlake
Back-to-back Player of the Year honors for her.
Lara helped the Tigers to a section title and a regional title.
She finished with a team-high 60 RBI, and also had 16 doubles and 10 triples. She belted two home runs, as well.
Coach of the Year: Courtney Dale, Clovis North
The Broncos continue to bring titles, led by Dale and her coaching staff.
Dale engineered another banner season with players keeping buying into her system.
There has never been a drop-off for the Broncos under Dale. These past few seasons have proven that.
She has led Clovis North to four section titles, including a three-peat this past season. Her overall record is 235-140-4, according to section historian Bob Barnett.
The Bee All-Stars
Isabella Aguirre, Sr., Madera
Brooklyn Ainsworth, Jr., Buchanan
Cambria Alderete, Sr., Dinuba
Emma Almeida, Sr., Caruthers
Roxy Alvarez, Jr., Kerman
Jayla Bland, Sr., Dos Palos
Alexys Busch, Sr., Clovis West
Kyle Byrd, Fr., Clovis West
Dallas Chavira, Soph. Madera South
Savana Cortez, Jr., Madera
Macey Cox, Sr., Liberty-Madera Ranchos
Brooklyn Davis, Sr., Coalinga
Samantha Day, Sr., Caruthers
Natalia Delgadillo, Sr., Immanuel
Ava Diaz, Jr., Chowchilla
Marriah Ellis, Sr., Woodlake
Bella Estrada, Jr., Sanger West
Jocelyn Fonseca, Sr., Reedley
Zoe Freitas, Jr., Washington Union
Neveah Garcia, Sr., Dinuba
Mollie Gillis, Sr., Strathmore
Jazmine Gonzales, Fr., Torres
Riley Grealy, Sr, Clovis North
Ava Irigoyen, Sr., Kingsburg
Carly Jimenez, Sr., Liberty-Madera Ranchos
Madelyn Johnston, Jr., Clovis West
Carolyn Kelzer, Fr., Sanger
Sydney Kniss, Soph., Clovis North
Hannah Lakovich, Sr., Bullard
Hazel Martinez, Soph., Hoover
Eliana Massicci, Jr., Clovis East
Etta Maxey, Jr., Bullard
McKenzie Monis, Sr, Fowler
Harmony McMurray, Sr., Buchanan
Heaven Moore, Sr., Chowchilla
Bradie Monis, Sr., Fowler
Emma Morales, Soph, Avenal
Melaney Ortiz, Jr., Roosevelt
Jackie Ramirez, Jr., Redwood
Cabella Redding, Jr., Coalinga
Jaylynn Reed, Jr., Bullard
Malea Ricks, Sr., Madera
Lilliana Rodriguez, Jr., Reedley
Natalia Ruiz, Sr., Avenal
Chloe Sandoval, Jr., Coalinga
Brilynn Santiago, Sr., Madera
Danika Serrano, Jr., Fowler
Aliya Swillis, Sr., Clovis West
Jamilah Taylor, Sr., Reedley
Zoey Thomas, Sr., Clovis North
Leilah Uriarte, Jr., Liberty-Madera Ranchos
Mareli Zamora, Sr.., Woodlake
Anaya Zaragoza, Sr., Sierra Pacific
