Norco Wins Michelle Carew Softball Classic

Pitcher Coral Williams and slugger Angelina Gonzales lead Cougars to tournament title.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:53am

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Norco High School pitcher Coral Williams tossed a three-hit shutout, recording five strikeouts, and teammate Angelina Gonzales hit a pair of home runs as the Cougars defeated Fullerton 7-0 to capture the Gold Bracket championship at the Michelle Carew Softball Classic.

Why it matters

The Michelle Carew Softball Classic is one of the premier high school softball tournaments in Southern California, attracting top teams and players from across the region. Norco's victory demonstrates the strength of their program and the standout performances of Williams and Gonzales.

The details

Williams was dominant on the mound, limiting Fullerton to just three hits, while Gonzales provided the offensive firepower with her two home runs. According to Gonzales, "It was the same pitch both times — I think they were trying to surprise me on the second one."

  • The championship game took place on April 5, 2026.

The players

Coral Williams

A pitcher for the Norco High School softball team who tossed a three-hit shutout in the championship game.

Angelina Gonzales

A slugger for the Norco High School softball team who hit two home runs in the championship game.

Norco High School

The high school team that won the Gold Bracket championship at the Michelle Carew Softball Classic.

Fullerton

The opposing team that Norco defeated 7-0 in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“It was the same pitch both times — I think they were trying to surprise me on the second one.”

— Angelina Gonzales, Norco High School player

The takeaway

Norco High School's dominant performance in the Michelle Carew Softball Classic showcases the strength of their softball program and the standout talents of players like Coral Williams and Angelina Gonzales, who led the team to the tournament title.