Donna Softball Beats Donna North Behind Colunga's Big Game

Shelby Colunga records season-high 2 RBIs in victory

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:03am

The Donna High School softball team defeated their crosstown rivals Donna North on Friday, thanks in large part to a standout performance from senior Shelby Colunga. Colunga reached base four times, scored two runs, stole a base, and drove in two RBIs - her highest RBI total since February.

Why it matters

This win extends Donna's current winning streak to three games as they prepare to take on another local rival, Rivera, on Tuesday. Colunga's breakout game could provide a much-needed boost to Donna's offense as they look to keep their momentum going against tougher competition.

The details

Colunga had an excellent all-around game, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She scored two runs, stole a base, and drove in two RBIs - the most she has had in a single game since early in the season back in February.

  • The game took place on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Donna will play their next game against Rivera on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Shelby Colunga

A senior on the Donna High School softball team who had a standout performance in their win over Donna North.

Donna High School

The local high school softball team that defeated their crosstown rivals Donna North on Friday.

Donna North High School

The crosstown rival high school team that lost to Donna High School on Friday.

Rivera High School

The next opponent for Donna High School as they look to extend their current three-game winning streak.

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What they’re saying

“Shelby really stepped up for us today and gave us the offensive boost we needed. We're going to need more of that as we take on Rivera on Tuesday.”

— Donna Head Coach

What’s next

Donna will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they take on Rivera on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Colunga's standout performance provided a much-needed spark for Donna's offense, and the team will look to ride that momentum into their next game against a tough Rivera squad as they try to keep their winning streak alive.