Sports Digest Sports Digest (February 03, 2006)

Pleasanton Pony Baseball kicks off its season

Pleasanton Pony Baseball's 14U Travel Team Red Sox started its 2006 season by capturing the 2006 Nor Cal AAU 14U Division I Championship in Sunnyvale. In early pool play and literally playing as the “Mudville Nine” in rain and mud, the Red Sox went 2-1 to be seeded second going into the single elimination semi-finals.

The Red Sox pulled off a seven inning win with an RBI single by Matthew Chaidez to move into the championship against the Headfirst Gamers. Early against the Gamers the Red Sox fell behind, but rallied back to take the lead with a two-run homer by Andrew Wells.

During play, everyone contributed the Red Sox offense, but Anthony Mignano led the team, scoring eight runs. The Red Sox defense was led by pitcher Jordan Quinzon who faced 25, batters had 16 strike-outs and only two walks. This win qualifies the Pleasanton Red Sox for the AAU Nationals to be held later this year. CYO 6th grade girls tromp St. Raymond

The exciting action had an explosive start as Nicole Torquato sunk two consecutive longshots, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. Sydney Okumura, Lauren MacDonnell and Nicole Torquato provided a fast-paced offense, while Rachel Orpina, Sydney Okumara and Keri Butler worked down low, controlling the paint. Nicole Torquato performed a swarming defense against the opponents. The final score was: CCOP #6012--16, St. Raymond #6011--7. The CYO team's record is now 7 and 1, with two regular season games left to play. CYO 7th grade girls vs. St. Isadore

Both teams entered into the match undefeated. CCOP held its opponents to only 11 points but could not pull ahead during the game, experiencing its first loss of the season to the St. Isadore team. Scoring for CCOP were Lauren MacDonnell, Elena Victor, and Rachel Orpina. Final score: CCOP 6012--7, St. Isadore 6013--11. AAU Track and Field signups

Youths between the ages of 6-18 are welcome to join the Tri-Valley Track Club and participate in practices and meets throughout the year. All youths of any age or ability are welcome. There are no cuts or tryouts. The team practices at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays at Sunset Park (1040 Florence Rd. in Livermore) and at 3 p.m. Sundays at an alternate location.

The Tri-Valley Track Club is the AAU Pacific District representative for Track and Field and works closely with the AAU to promote track and field for youth athletes. For more information, visit www.trivalleytrack.com or call Coach Rik Richardson at 862-0855 or by cell at 518-9356.

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