Could another California District 42 Little League 12U All-Star team be on the road to Williamsport?
Certainly, the Eastlake Little League All-Stars put on an offensive display worthy of playing in Lamade Stadium after crushing the Park View All-Star team by a score of 32-1 in Sunday’s championship game at the Sweetwater Valley Little League complex.
Eastlake scored its 32 runs in a shortened four-inning game.
The championship game produced fireworks worthy of the annual Fourth of July holiday as Eastlake batters slammed 11 home runs in the contest.
The newly crowned district champions displayed a penchant for scoring runs in bunches from the onset of this year’s tournament. Eastlake racked up 61 runs in three games while allowing six. That’s an average margin of victory of 18 runs.
Oh, doctor!
Eastlake opened the tournament June 28 by battering Park View by a score of 15-2, then topped Sweetwater Valley, 14-3, in a winners bracket semifinal game on June 30.
That’s only the tip of the iceberg for the Eastlake Little League program. The league also secured district championships in the 10U and 11U All-Star divisions.
All three Eastlake district champions now advance to compete in California Section 7 tournaments. The younger two age divisions culminate with state championships; the 12U All-Star division ends in the iconic Little League World Series.
Eastlake Little League President Mark Robertson is obviously proud of this year’s three district champions.
“Anytime you get to represent your district it is an honor,” Robertson said. “Our goal always is to allow our community an opportunity to thrive in the baseball arena by learning the fundamentals of the sport and the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. We are always proud when we can accomplish this goal and have our kids reach beyond our home fields.
“All three teams hopefully have a lot of baseball ahead of them. Without the parents’ and managers’ support we would never be able to succeed in this fashion. It is an honor to be part of this league and to be the president of Eastlake Little League.”
Bombs away
Nico Libed hit two home runs (both in the first inning) and collected seven RBI in Sunday’s 12U All-Star Division championship game. Tre Edwards hit three home runs while Ryan Espinosa hit two home runs.
Haiden Sanchez hit a grand slam while Jeremiah Cook, Esteban Garcia and Chase Taylor hit home runs as well.
Mikey Rocha pitched three scoreless innings, striking out five batters while not allowing a base on balls.
While the team pummeled opponents during its championship run, Eastlake coach Mike Lane said the team’s pitching staff was equally “amazing.”
Hunter Stencil, Taylor and Rocha combined for 12 innings on the mound. They allowed five runs while striking out 18 and allowed just one base on balls.
Offensively, Libed slammed three home runs with 12 RBI in the tournament while Isaiah Lane hit 1.000 in the tournament and cracked two home runs.
Lead-off batter Daniel Mora scored eight runs. Edwards hit three home runs. Cook and Espinoza each hit two home runs.
In the 10U All-Star Division, Eastlake blanked Sweetwater Valley, 13-0, while Eastlake doubled up Park View by a score of 14-7 to win the 11U All-Star Division.
Brackets: eteamz.com.cad42
California District 42
Parade of Champions
Eastlake 12U All-Stars
Players: Ryan Espinoza, Nico Libed, Haiden Sanchez, Isaiah Lane, Elijah Cook, Daniel Mora, Sebastian Espinoza, Landon Rodrin, Tré Edwards, Hunter Stencil, Mikey Rocha, Chase Taylor, Esteban Garcia, Jeremiah Cook
Manager: Adam Villarreal
Coaches: Mike Lane, Eddie Espinoza
Eastlake 11U All-Stars
Players: Noah Libed, Charlie Singelton, Dereck Borruel, Kain Cruz, Atticus Gates, Ivan Murillo, Adrian Flores, Trevor Adame, Logan Caldwell, Tommy Del Villar, Max Radovan, Johnny Huerta, Brody Wells, Rafa Perez
Manager: Mark Wells
Coaches: George Flores, Charlie Singleton
Eastlake 10U All-Stars
Players: Adrik Sanchez, Dante Millan, Steve Cabral, Aiden Flores, Ryan Garcia, Michael Bannon, Isaiah Cook, Austin Stroberg, Dylan Ferma, Ruben Del Busto, Anthony Calzada, Anthony Jacinto, Luca Penteriani
Manager: Gerry Huerta
Coaches: Victor Flores, George Millan
Luckie Waller All-Stars
Intermediate League
Players: Carlos Macias, Andres Alvarez, Leo Castillo, Bryan Ortiz, Christian Paruginog, Logan Dueñas, Manny Fierro, Jose Reynoso, Alec Inda, Alejandro Escobar
Manager: Richard “Cinco” Inzunza
Coaches: Esteban Ortiz, Omar Garcia
California District 42 Little League 2017 All-Star Tournaments
10U All-Star Division
Tuesday, June 27
Eastlake 9, Sweetwater Valley 0
Chula Vista American 14, Luckie Waller 8
Imperial Beach 6, Chula Vista National 5
Wednesday, June 28
Eastlake 10, Park View 0
Chula Vista American 15, Imperial Beach 9
Elimination game: Sweetwater Valley 16, Luckie Waller 5
Thursday, June 29
Elimination game: Imperial Beach 8, Park View 2
Elimination game: Sweetwater Valley 18, Chula Vista National 2
Friday, June 30
Winners bracket semifinal: Eastlake 3, Chula Vista American 1
Elimination game: Sweetwater Valley 9, Imperial Beach 3
Saturday, July 1
Elimination bracket semifinal: Sweetwater 16, Chula Vista American 1
Sunday, July 2
Championship game
Eastlake 13, Sweetwater Valley 0
Note: Eastlake Little League wins District 42 championship, advances to California Section 7 tournament at West Hills Little League (District 41). First game is Saturday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. against District 22.
11U All-Star Division
Thursday, June 29
Eastlake 8, Park View 3
Chula Vista American 5, Sweetwater Valley 4
Friday, June 30
Winners bracket semifinal: Eastlake 13, Chula Vista American 0
Elimination game: Park View 15, Sweetwater Valley 2
Saturday, July 1
Elimination bracket semifinal: Park View 10, Chula Vista American 8
Sunday, July 2
Championship game: Eastlake 14, Park View 7
Note: Eastlake Little League wins District 42 championship, advances to California Section 7 tournament at Brawley Little League (District 22). First game is Saturday, July 8, at 7 p.m. against District 22.
12U All-Star Division
Tuesday, June 27
Sweetwater Valley 8, Imperial Beach 4
Wednesday, June 28
Eastlake 15, Park View 2
Sweetwater Valley defeated Chula Vista American, score unavailable
Thursday, June 29
Elimination game: Park View 19, Imperial Beach 7
Friday, June 30
Winners bracket semifinal: Eastlake 14, Sweetwater Valley 3
Elimination game: Park View 8, Chula Vista American 7
Saturday, July 1
Elimination bracket semifinal: Park View 10,Sweetwater Valley 6
Sunday, July 2
Championship game: Eastlake 32, Park View 1 (4 innings)
Note: Eastlake Little League wins District 42 championship, advances to California Section 7 tournament at Spring Valley Little League (District 66). First game Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. against District 41
Intermediate League
All-Star Division
Saturday, June 24
Sweetwater Valley 11, Chula Vista American 1
Chula Vista National 10, Eastlake 7
Sunday, June 25
Luckie Waller 20, Sweetwater Valley 3
Elimination game: Eastlake 21, Chula Vista American 7
Tuesday, June 27
Winners bracket semifinal: Luckie Waller 12, Chula Vista National 0
Wednesday, June 28
Elimination game: Sweetwater Valley 19, Eastlake 17
Thursday, June 29
Elimination bracket semifinal: Sweetwater Valley 14, Chula Vista National 11
Saturday, July 1
Championship game: Luckie Waller 20, Sweetwater Valley 1
Note: Luckie Waller Little League wins District 42 championship, advances to the Southern California State Tournament at District 55 in Laguna Nigel. First game is Friday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. against Bloomington Little League from Section 8.
Junior League All-Star Division
Saturday, July 1
Park View 12, Luckie Waller 2
Sunday, July 2
Championship game: Park View 25, Luckie Waller 5
Note: Park View Little League wins District 42 championship, advances to California Section 7 tournament at Spring Valley Little League (District 66). First game Saturday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. against District 41.
California Section 7 Tournaments
Saturday, July 8
10U All-stars: Calexico 14, Eastlake 13
11U All-Stars: Eastlake 13, Imperial Valley 0
12U All-Stars: Eastlake 8, Cajon de Oro 0 (Hunter Stencil with home run and pitching win, Daniel Mora two-run home run, Isaiah Lane home run)
Junior League All-Stars: Jamul 11, Park View 1
Sunday, July 9
10U All-Stars: Eastlake 13, Spring Valley 3 (elimination game)
11U All-Stars: Eastlake 13, Lemon Grove 1 (winners bracket final)
12U All-Stars: Eastlake 12, Brawley 0 (winners bracket final)
Monday, July 10
10U All-Stars: Eastlake 14, Rancho San Diego 3 (elimination game)
Junior League All-Stars: Park View 15, Jamul 13 (elimination game)
Tuesday, July 11
10U All-Stars: Eastlake 8, Calexico 3
11U All-Stars: Eastlake 10, Cajon de Oro 0 (championship game)
Junior League All-Stars: Twin Hills 11, Park View 1 (elimination game)
Wednesday, July 12
10U All-Stars: Eastlake 8, Calexico 3 (championship game)
Thursday, July 13
12U All-Stars: Eastlake 13, Cajon de Oro 6 (championship game)
Southern California Division III Tournament
Friday, July 7
Intermediate League All-Stars: Luckie Waller 7, Bloomington 4
Sunday, July 9
Intermediate League All-Stars: Luckie Waller 7, Coast Little League 6 (winners bracket game)
Tuesday, July 11
Intermediate League: Luckie Waller vs. Rancho Penasquitos National (winners bracket final)
