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The Juniors resumed their suspended game this evening (7/28), in the 9th inning, with scored tied 3-3. N. Venice won the game in the 12th, 4 - 3. Immediately following, the two teams matched up in the 2nd Championship Game for a scoreless tie until the bottom of the 6th when N. Venice doubled home 2 runs. MB was unable to score in the top of the 7th, and the game ended: N.V. - 2 M.B. - 0. The NV pitcher turned in a terrific performance against a very potent MB lineup. Katelyn Ecker pitched a excellent game for MB. Our MB Juniors played their hearts out, Alison Griffiths made a spectacular "circus" catch in right-center field to rob N. Venice of a double. Hence, N. Venice is the Section 3 Juniors Champion, traveling to the Division Tournament in San Bernardino, for their first game tomorrow evening. Congratulations to the Juniors girls for outstanding performances in the District and Section Tournaments. And to their coaches Pete Johnson, Richard Ecker and their manager, Jack Gard. These girls and coaches have left their mark in Manhattan Beach Little League Softball History. They have dramatically raised the bar for our future female athletes. Larry Humphrey MLL SB Commissioner __________________ The MB Juniors(13/14s) went into extra innings vs. North Venice tonight, the game was suspended due to darkness. They will pick up where they left off, top of the 9th inning, score 3-3, at 4:30 tomorrow at the West Torrance field. If MB wins the suspended game, they are the Section Champions. If they lose the suspended game, they will immediately play another championship game vs. N. Venice. The winner of this tournament will represent Section 3 in the Division Tournament , held in San Bernardino. The first game of that tournament starts this Friday afternoon. The winner of the San Bernardino Divisional Tournament goes on to the Western Regionals, held in sunny Tucson, Arizona.(they will think San Bernardino is cold in comparison). The winner of the Western Regional Tournament will go to the World Series(Juniors), held in Kirkland, Washington. Our MB Minors team was well-represented tonight, it was neat to see everyone. The Junior girls were very appreciative of the cheers and the large turnout. See you all tomorrow 4:30pm, at W. Torrance. Larry Humphrey ____________________________ Softball Fans, don't forget that the MLL Junior SB All Stars continue their quest for a repeat appearance, two years later, in the Little League World Series when they play in the Section 3 Championship game on Wednesday, July 27 at West Torrance. The Junior Stars (13 & 14 year old players) have yet to surrender a run this tournament, so get there early to see softball played at a level that will surely surprise and impress you! Game time is 5 p.m. Bill von Behren MLL VP - Softball ____________________ The MLL Junior All Stars pounced on Wiseburn in the semi-finals of the Section 3 All Star Tournament at West Torrance, winning 14-0 in 5 innings. Katelyn O'Bannon provided the explanation point on the victory with a monster home run that easily cleared the home run fence at West Torrance. The MB Stars have dominated the Tournament having not surrendered a run in any of their games. The Junior Stars will now play the survivor of the loser's bracket for the right to represent Section 3 in the Division Tournament. The Championship game is on Wednesday night, July 27, at 5:00 p.m. at West Torrance. Please come out and support these worthy stars. Bill von Behren MLL - VP Softball ____________________ MLL's Junior SB All Stars defeated West Torrance 7 - 0. The Junior next game is Sunday, July 24 at 1 pm at West Torrance. __________________ The Junior League Softball Stars defeated North Venice 3-0 in a surprisingly close contest behind the masterful pitching of Amanda "A.J." Johnson and a flashy defense. The MB Stars controlled the game from the beginning in a contest that was not nearly as close as the score reveals. Solid hitting allowed the MB Stars to jump out to an early lead and A.J. then shifted into cruise control to shut down the powerful North Venice bats. The Junior Stars take on West Torrance's Junior entry on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. at West Torrance. Please come out and support our Stars. Bill von Behren MLL - VP Softball ____________________________ Friday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. - District 36 Champion (Manhattan Beach) v. District 25 Champion (West L.A., North Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu area teams). The game will be played in West Torrance. The West Torrance Little League field is located at 5417 Halison St. in Torrance, CA 90503 (for mapquest or other searches.) It is about 15 minutes from MB. Directions to the field are noted below, or you can locate a map of the West Torrance Little League website, at WTLL.com.