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Dennis Gomes is pleased to announce the commitment of CA Grapettes Gold 2010 IF/OF, Christina Montoya to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Christina committed to Coach Pete Manarino, February 19, 2009. The Rebels play in the highly competitive Mountain West Conference.

When asked why she chose UNLV, Chris explained, “I picked UNLV because Coach Pete and Coach Panita made me feel like a member of their family the moment I stepped on the campus. It felt like home away from home. Also UNLV'S academic support for it's student athletes is incredible.”

Chris chose UNLV over Cal Poly, Oregon State, UOP, University of Nevada-Reno, and San Jose State.

Dennis Gomes is pleased to announce the commitment ofCA Grapettes Gold 2010 P/IF, Keri Ball to New Mexico State University. Kericommitted to Coach Kathy Rodolph, February 3, 2009. The Aggies play in thehighly competitive Western Athletic Conference.

When asked why she chose New Mexico State, Keriexplained, “I chose New MexicoState University because I felt very comfortable with the school,coaches and players during my visit.  The academic support andthe facilities at NMSU are outstanding.   Coach Rodolph and herstaff are building something great at NMSU and I wanted to be part ofit."

Keri chose New Mexico State over WesternKentucky, UC Santa Barbara, Indiana University, Universityof Pennsylvania, UOP, and the University ofNevada-Reno. 

CA GrapettesGold head coach Dennis Gomes is very proud to announce 2011 middle infielder,Jessica Vest, has verbally accepted a scholarship to attend and play softballat the University of Oklahoma. The Sooners compete in the highlycompetitive Big 12 Conference and are coached by Patty Gasso.

Jessica is afirst year member of the Grapettes Gold after a successful stay on the 16uGrapettes. When asked why she chose to be a Sooner, Jessica said,"Oklahoma was my # 1 choice. Oklahoma was a home away from home.  Ifelt so comfortable walking around on the campus. I loved Coach Gasso and herStaff.  It was very easy for me to see myself playing out on the OU field.I know that I will receive a great education there."

Jessica is athree sport athlete at San Benito High School in Hollister, CA. Along withsoftball, she plays volleyball and basketball. In 2008 Jessica was a TCAL 2ndteam All League selection in softball while leading her team to a leaguechampionship. She was the MVP of her volleyball team and selected asfemale athlete of the year. Jessica was also in attendance at the prestigiousWest Coast All Stars Softball Camp this fall.

Read about Alyssa's verbal in the Elk Grove Citizen!!!

CA Grapettes Gold Head Coach Dennis Gomes is proud to announce, Alyssa Tiumalu (2010 C/3B) has accepted a scholarship offer and verbally committed to play softball for UCLA. The UCLA Bruins compete in the Pac 10 and are coached by Kelly Inouye-Perez.

When asked why she chose UCLA, Alyssa said, "The Bruin family is all about tradition. I loved the campus and that the school is not only a great athletic school, but a great academic school as well."

In 2008, Alyssa was named co-MVP of her HS school team, leading Pleasant Grove to its first ever section playoffs. Alyssa is a two time Adidas Future top-100 selection, 2008 Cal-Hi Sports all-state underclassman.

2008 Sacramento Bee all metro-selection, and a two-time Delta River League All-league selection. Alyssa joined the CA Grapettes Gold as a freshman and helped lead the Grapettes to ASA Gold Nationals in 2008. Alyssa chose UCLA over Stanford, Northwestern, Fresno State, Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, and BYU.