Sprots Briefs

Compiled by Robert Haugh

Santa Clara Westside Little League Claims Several Championship Crowns
SC Westside little league’s 9-10 All-Stars repeated as District 44 champions by defeating Campbell 3-2 on July 11. Westside will advance to the Section 5 championships with their first game July 18 at Noon against the District 59 winner. Westside won the championship in the District 44 TOC by defeating Serra 15-3 on June 22.

Westside 11-12 All-Stars came just short of claiming the District 44 title, beating Los Altos 13-3 on July 11, but falling to the same Los Altos squad 5-1 in the District 44 championship game on July 12. Westside claimed the title in the 11-12 TOC by defeating Los Altos 6-3 on June 23. Briarwood’s 11-12 All-Stars, the 2005 and 2008 District 44 and Section 5 champions were eliminated from the championships 13-0 by Westside on July 11.

Briarwood 10-11 All-Stars reach District 44 championships, but fall to Los Altos 8-6 on July 13.


Westside U8 All-Stars Finish Second at Cambrian “Friendship” Tournament
SC Westside’s U8 All-Stars came within two outs of winning the Cambrian Tournament thanks to a strong defensive showing by the entire team. Westside beat the Cambrian Pumas 9-2 in the opening round then defeating the top seeded Cambrian Reds 10-7 in the semi-finals. Finally in the Championship, Westside fell to the South City Reds from South San Francisco 5-4.

For more information on District 44 little leagues, visit www.district44.org.