Diamond Girls Coaching Staff

Ciara Gonzales just graduated (2024) from Smithson Valley high school and will continue to play softball at the University of St. Thomas. She will be majoring in criminology, law and society. One of her favorite memories as a high school player was making it to the 5th round of playoffs her junior year.

High School Achievements:

2024 All tournament team

2024 Austin area All-star Game

2024 26-5A First Team All-District

2024 26-5A District Defensive Player of the Year

2024 Ranger Pride Award

2024 TGCA  All-State Team

2023 26-5A 1st Team All-District

2023 26-5A District Defensive Player of the Year

Ciara's Favorite Bible Verse:

 Timothy 4:7

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Madeline Haun is a Senior pitcher at Smithson Valley High School. She will be continuing her softball career at St. Mary’s College of California in the Fall of 2025 and majoring in Education. A favorite memory Madeline has is getting to meet new teammates and forming new friendships.

High School Accomplishments:

2024 District 26 5A Pitcher of the Year

2024 District 26 5A Academic All-District

2023 District 26 5A Academic All-District

2022 District 26 5A Academic All-District

1st Team All District

2nd Team All District

Blue Bell All-State Team 2023 Season

Madeline's Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Arianna Capek is a senior pitcher for Smithson Valley High School and will be continuing her softball career at the University of New Mexico in the fall of 2025 majoring in Sports Marketing. One of her favorite memories of playing softball is traveling the country with her best friends playing in national tournaments. 

High School Achievements:

-2nd team all district 2022 season

-1st team all district 2023 season

-District mvp 2024 season

-academic all district ‘22, ‘23, ‘24 

- TGCA all state award 

Arinna's Favorite Bible Verse:

Joshua 1:9 

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Zoey Allison is a junior catcher at Smithson Valley High School. She will graduate in the Spring of 2026. One of her favorite memories as a softball player is being able to travel and create memories of a lifetime with teammates.

High School Achievements:

2024 District 26 5A Catcher of the Year

2024 District 26 5A Academic All-District

2023 District 26 5A Newcomer of the Year

2023 District 26 5A Academic All-District

Zoey's Favorite Bible Verse:

Proverbs 16:9

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

Bianca Shoquist is a senior outfielder this year at Smithson Valley High School. She will be continuing her softball career at Weatherford College in the fall of 2025 and will be studying Elementary Education. She has played softball all 4 years at Smithson Valley and a favorite memory is making playoffs with her teammates. Another favorite moment is committing to play softball at Weatherford College.

High School Achievements:

District 26 5A First Team All-District

Smithson Valley Offensive Player of the Year

District 26 5A Academic All-District

Bianca Favorite Bible Verses:

Philippians 4:13 

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Romans 8:18 

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

Presley Vera is a senior at Pieper High School. She has participated in volleyball, pole vault, basketball and softball while being at Pieper. She has lettered in basketball and softball all 4 years. Her favorite softball moment was watching the World Series for the first time and that was the moment she realized she wanted to play softball.

High School Accomplishments:

Academic All-District

2nd Team All-District

Presley’s Favorite Scripture:

John 13:7 

 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”