The 2027 Season Starts Now.
Tryouts open February 1 on the SLVHS field. Every player is welcome.
Get season ready.
Incoming freshmen, returning players and parents: here's everything between now and the first pitch. Join the mailing list and we'll send reminders as each date gets close.
Join the Mailing List
- Now
Paperwork
Every student-athlete needs this done before the season starts.
- Review the athletic code
- Permission forms
- A current physical
- Now until late January
Winter Workouts
In the weight room. Strength, flexibility and injury prevention, and good for any sport.
- Monday, Feb 1 · 3:15 PM · SLVHS Field
Tryouts
Come ready to play:
- Athletic shoes and cleats (rubber or metal)
- Glove
- Full-length pants
Need gear? We have equipment from past seasons you can use.
- Thu, Feb 25 · 4:00 PM
Opening Day
Vs Pacific Grove. See the full schedule.
2027 Schedule
- Feb25Thuvs Pacific Grove4:00 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Mar01Monat Pioneer3:30 PM · PioneerAway
- Mar03Wedvs North Monterey County4:00 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Mar06Sat45th Annual Wayne Richards Softball Invitational10:00 AM · with Santa Teresa, Carmel, Hilmar High SchoolTournament
- Mar11Thuvs Harbor4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Mar12Friat Sequoia4:00 PM · SequoiaAway
- Mar16Tueat Soquel4:30 PM · SoquelAway
- Mar18Thuat Scotts Valley4:30 PM · Scotts ValleyAway
- Mar20SatWatsonville Tournament (3 Games)9:00 AM · WatsonvilleTournament
- Mar23Tuevs Santa Cruz4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Mar25Thuvs Aptos4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Mar30Tueat Harbor4:30 PM · HarborAway
- Apr01Thuvs Soquel4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Apr13Tuevs Scotts Valley4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Apr15Thuat Santa Cruz4:30 PM · Santa CruzAway
- Apr20Tueat Aptos4:30 PM · AptosAway
- Apr22Thuvs Harbor4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Apr24Satvs Saratoga10:00 AM · SLVHS FieldHome
- Apr27Tueat Soquel4:30 PM · SoquelAway
- Apr29Thuat Scotts Valley4:30 PM · Scotts ValleyAway
- May04Tuevs Santa Cruz4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
- May06Thuvs Aptos4:30 PM · SLVHS FieldHome
Meet the Cougars
- #15
GracePurtscher
Pitcher · First Base
Senior - #11
ElieColby
Shortstop · Second Base
Junior - #1
BaileyFilice
Second Base · Third Base
Junior - #13
AudreyJouglet
Catcher · Outfield
Junior - #16
SkylarCloyd
Pitcher · First Base
Sophomore - #21
IdaRobertello
Second Base · Center Field
Sophomore - Tryout Info2027
Your name here?
Every player gets a look at tryouts on February 1.
Learn from the Cougars.
One-on-one lessons with an experienced SLV varsity player. Your player gets hands-on coaching from someone playing at a higher level, and our athletes grow by giving back.
PitchingMechanics, spins and command in the circle. 
HittingStance, timing and a confident swing. 
FieldingFootwork, glove work and quick throws. - 1
Tell us about your player
Their name, grade, what to work on and how to reach you.
- 2
We match a Cougar
We pass it to a varsity player and their parents.
- 3
Get on the field
They reach out, set a schedule and get to work.
- Get Started
Never miss a date.
Players, parents and future Cougars: get workout, tryout and schedule updates by email. Messages come from info@slvsoftball.com.