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For the Iron Birds, there were several great plays, but one that stood out was made by shortstop Roman Cianca, who robbed the Bee's Sean Carlin of extra bases when he caught a hard shot in the 4th inning. Cianca also starred at the plate, with several line drives that turned into doubles. Jacob George also turned in a very solid game for the Iron Birds. For the Bees, Kyle Palmer and Jaylene Duarte both came close to home runs, and Jack Feria also chipped in with some solid hitting. Kaden Chase fielded his position well and produced several key hits for the surging Bees.
Correspondent Kevin Carlin
Brad Monroe
Current Team: Orioles
Jersey No: 14
Years at OVLL: 8
Past teams played on: Diamondbacks, Pirates, Giants, Hooks, Muckdogs, Bees, Phillies, Orioles
Favorite Coach: My dad, Coach Blok, Coach Z.
High School likely to attend: Huntington
Other sports you play: Surfing
Goals and Aspirations: Business, Fireman, Pro Athlete
What I will miss about OVLL: Hanging out at the field, getting an excuse for not doing homework or getting a bad grade on test and saying, "well iI had a game"
Fondest memory at OVLL: Making all-stars and going to T.O.C in Minor B.
Message to OVLL: Never compare yourself to another player becuse it will only lead to failure.
Minor C, Bees v. Timber Rattlers, 3/31/12
For the Timber Rattlers, there were many excellent defensive plays, but none better than the catch of a line drive by pitcher Macie Manzo. Both Manzo and Mike Jacobson had outstanding days at the plate for the Timber Rattlers.
For the Bees, Nick Severin continued his hot streak with a bases loaded double and two other hits, while Kyle Donoho, Jaylene Duarte, and Nick Flum each hit well also. Donoho and Kaden Chase made several key plays in the field, and Nick Severin was awarded the game ball for the Bees for his overall strong play.
Correspondent Kevin Carlin
Ben Blokdyk
Current Team: Rays
Jersey No: 9
Years at OVLL: 7
Past teams played on: Dodgers, Yankees, RockHounds, Bulls x2 ,Rays x 2
Favorite Coach: Coach Blokdyk, aka "dad"
High School likely to attend: Huntington
Other sports you play: football, Soccer, basketball
Goals and Aspirations: to get a scholarship into a good college
What I will miss about OVLL: playing miniature baseball in between the A and majors field, and watching my friends play
Fondest memory at OVLL: winning the championship game on the Bulls
Message to OVLL: Never think you can't, because you can.
OVLL Opening Day Update
Opening Day was welcomed with sunshine and excitement. We were honored with special guests that include, the Little League World Series Champions, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Rex Hudler, Tommy Davis and former Mayor Joe Carchio. Our third annual Silent Auction brought in over $10,000! That's a record high. Special thanks to the Team Moms for creating such great baskets and our Opening Day volunteers for making the day a huge success!
Congratulations to the 2012 Skills Challenge Event Winners:
Juniors - Cardinal
Majors - Dodgers
Minor A - Muckdogs
Minor B - Sea Dogs
Minor C - Bees
Farm - LSU Tigers
T-Ball - Clemson Tigers
Wee-Ball - Seahawks
