Eagle Pass Little League Juniors Softball All-Stars defeat Crystal City 12-2

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Eagle Pass Little League Juniors (14 Under) Softball All-Stars defeated the previously unbeaten Crystal City All-Stars 12-2 on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Softball Complex behind the solid pitching effort by southpaw Marichelo Flores and the solid defensive play led by shortstop Lizann “Heather” Ruiz, earning their second win in the tournament and advancing to the championship bracket.

The Eagle Pass All-Stars jumped to an early lead fueled by the offensive firepower of Lynette Gil, Elena De Alba, Lizann “Heather” Ruiz, Daniela Rodriguez, Janessa Garza, Karina Ruiz, Isabella Ruiz, Joelyn “JoJo” Gonzalez, and Connie Hernandez. Also contributing to the Eagle Pass win were Emily Snyder, Kayla Ochoa, and Leenette Krezdorn.

Eagle Pass advances to the District 35 Championship game on Wednesday, July 2nd at 7 P.M. against the winner between Crystal City and Carrizo Springs from the losers bracket to play for the 2014 Little League Texas District 35 Juniors Softball Championship.

Team Manager is Willie Ruiz and Assistant Coaches are Mac De Alba and Sonny Snyder.

Little League Texas District 35 Administrator is Gerald “Gerry” McCrary of Del Rio, Texas.

The Eagle Pass softball aficionados are invited to attend the Little League District 35 Softball Tournament and support the Eagle Pass All-Stars.