California District 66: 2008 Winners

What a game tonight at West Hills Little League with Lemon Grove forced to the IF game against Rancho San Diego. With De Andre Simpson taking the mound to start the game and Lemon Grove taking an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. It was a close game back and forth with the score tied at 6-6 going in to the top of the 6th inning. Lemon Grove up to bat and #99 Esteban Lieras cranks a leadoff Home Run to Centerfield to send Lemon Grove ahead 7-6. Lemon Grove ends up adding 12 runs total in the top of the 6th inning for a score of 18 to 6. Mike Martinez shuts down Rancho San Diego in the Bottom of the 6th inning and Lemon Grove claims the Section 7 title. It is the first Little League (11/12 Year Olds) Section Title since 1978 for Lemon Grove, a 30 year span.

The team is now on to the Southern California - South Sub-Divisional tournament in Murrieta. Please come out to support our team on Saturday, July 19th at 7:00pm at Los Alamos Sports Park, located at 36700 Ruth Ellen Way in Murrieta.

We would also like to thank all of the parents and fans as well as fans from other leagues in District 66 and also our District Administrator, Rolland Slade, that have come out to support the team. We have a long way yet on the road to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. On behalf of myself, the players, the coaches and LG President, Kevin Darby and his Board staff, let’s take the show on the road!

Little League Tournament Structure

1. District 66 Tournament – Lemon Grove Champions
2. Section 7 Tournament – Lemon Grove Champions
3. Southern California - South Sub-Divisional, Host - Murrieta National (District 28) At Los Alamos Sports Park, Los Alamos Sports Park is located at 36700 Ruth Ellen Way in Murrieta.
4. Southern California Championship Series, Host - Murrieta National (District 28) At Los Alamos Sports Park
5. West Region Tournament, Host - Western Region Headquarters; San Bernardino, California At Al Houghton Stadium (ESPN)
6. United States Championship Series, Williamsport, PA (ESPN)
7. Little League World Series, Williamsport, PA (ESPN)