Eagle Pass to host Three Little League Sectional Tournaments during July 9-13th
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The Eagle Pass American Little League and the City of Eagle Pass are hosting three Little League Texas West-Section 3 Championship Tournaments during July 9-13, 2014, announced Texas Little League District 35 Administrator Gerald “Gerry” McCrary in an exclusive interview with the Eagle Pass Business Journal.
“Eagle Pass American Little League under the leadership of President Pedro “Pete” Ramirez always does an outstanding job hosting Little League tournaments and the City of Eagle Pass does an excellent job in preparing the playing fields and being a great host to our out-of-town teams,” said McCrary. “Eagle Pass businesses such as hotels, gasoline stations, restaurants, and retail businesses will benefit from the out-of-town players, coaches, and parents attending the tournaments,” added McCrary. “Little League Baseball and Softball is America’s favorite youth team sport during the summer,” said McCrary.
Eagle Pass is hosting the Little League Baseball Texas West-Section 3 Tournament for 12 Year Olds (Majors) during July 9-13th with teams from Eagle Pass, Bandera/Leakey, Regan County, San Antonio Northside Suburban, and Kerrville, Texas participating. The 12 Year Olds Baseball Sectional Tournament starts on Wednesday, July 9th, at 7 P.M. with a game between the Regan County All-Stars versus the San Antonio Northside Suburban All-Stars followed by a second game with the Eagle Pass All-Stars versus the Bandera/Leakey All-Stars at 9 P.M.. The Kerrville All-Stars drew a bye and will play on Thursday, July 10th, at 7 P.M. against the winner between San Antonio Northside Suburban and Regan County. The Little League Sectional Baseball Tournament is double elimination and the tournament culminates with the Championship game on either July 13 or 14th depending if another game is necessary. All baseball games will be played at the Little League Fields at Fort Duncan Park in Eagle Pass on a daily basis. Tournament Director is Pedro “Pete” Ramirez.
The second tournament is the Little League Softball Texas West-Section 3 Tournament for 12 Year Olds (Majors) also during July 9-13th with teams from Eagle Pass, Devine, San Antonio McAlister Park, and Fredericksburg participating. The first game is on Wednesday, July 9th, at 7 P.M. between Devine All-Stars and San Antonio McAlister Park All-Stars followed by a second game at 9 P.M. featuring the Eagle Pass All-Stars versus the Fredericksburg All-Stars at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Softball Complex on Second Street in Eagle Pass. There will be daily games until the Championship game on either July 13 or 14th depending if another game is necessary. All softball games will be played at the EPISD Softball Complex. Tournament Director is Sonny Snyder.
The third tournament is the Little League Softball Texas West-Section 3 for 11 Year Olds again during July 9-13th featuring the Eagle Pass All-Stars and the San Antonio Windcrest All-Stars. The first game is on Friday, July 11th, at 7 P.M. between Eagle Pass and San Antonio Windcrest at the EPISD Softball Complex. A second game is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, at 7 P.M. If a third game is necessary, it will be played on Sunday, July 13th at 7 P.M. Tournament Director is Sonny Snyder.
All the Little League Texas West-Section 3 Championship winners advance to the Little League Texas West State Championships at San Antonio McAlister Park while the Texas West State Champions advance to Little League Southwestern Regional Championships in Waco, Texas for Boys Baseball and Santa Fe, New Mexico for Girls Softball. The Boys Baseball Regional Champion advances to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania while the Girls Softball Regional Champion advances to the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon.
Eagle Pass, Maverick County, and surrounding area baseball and softball fans are invited to attend the Little League Baseball and Softball Texas West-Section 3 Tournaments and support the youth of America, including the Eagle Pass All-Stars.
