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Johanna Grauer Amador Valley – Softball Johanna Grauer Amador Valley – Softball
There was no stopping Grauer and the Dons from winning the Livermore Stampede on April 7. They steamrolled the competition en route to 8-1... Johanna Grauer Amador Valley – Softball

There was no stopping Grauer and the Dons from winning the Livermore Stampede on April 7. They steamrolled the competition en route to 8-1 wins over nationally-ranked Archbishop Mitty in the semis and 11-0 over Livermore in the final. Amador Valley climbed to No. 2 in the state rankings after their performances, and seem poised to defend their NCS Div. I title.

There was no stopping Grauer and the Dons from winning the Livermore Stampede on April 7. They steamrolled the competition en route to 8-1 wins over nationally-ranked Archbishop Mitty in the semis and 11-0 over Livermore in the final. Amador Valley climbed to No. 2 in the state rankings after their performances, and seem poised to defend their NCS Div. I title. 

SportStars Magazine: You dominated the Stampede, including a shutout in the final with 12 strikeouts on just two hits. How were you so dialed in?

Johanna Grauer: Going into the tournament … I was working really hard and preparing for this tournament. Just staying rested, trying to get a lot of sleep … a lot of it was just preparation.

SSM: You guys are undefeated and one of the best teams in the state. How does it feel playing on a team this awesome?

JG: It’s obviously really great, everyone loves to be on the winning side. I feel like it’s our spot to lose in the league. … Obviously we have targets on our backs. We’ve got to not let it get to us and focus on what we need to do.

SSM: How do you improve, personally, on this performance?

JG: I exercise during the offseason. … But a lot of it is just that I’m out there practicing six days a week. Also I play on a really really competitive (travel) team  over the summer… so I can face the best possible competition.

JOHANNA’S QUICK HITS

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite athlete: Brian Wilson

Favorite team: Chicago Cubs

Honorable Mention

Frank Kurtz — The Heritage sophomore sprinter won the 400 meter event at the Stanford Invitational on April 7 with a time of 48.26 seconds.

Nijae Jones — Crossing the finish line at 56.53 seconds, the San Leandro junior won the 800 meter race at the Stanford Invitational on April 7.

Joe DeMers — The College Park freshman phenom is 4-0 so far for the Falcons which includes a complete game over Washington-Fremont on April 11.

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