SOUTHSHORE LITTLE LEAGUE 1958 - 2008

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO OUR LOCAL YOUTH

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This years Bat-A-Thon was our most successful yet.  Our participants raised over $10,000.00!  Thank you to everyone who raised money as well as those who helped out at the event. 

AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

Most money collected, team- Express $1,135.00

Most money collected, individual- Samantha Lambert $480.00

FURTHEST HIT

BOY                                              GIRL

Tee Ball                        Mike Contreres 196'                       Heather Felder 120'

Lower Minor                 Michael Talliaferro 194'                 Skylar Gregory 169' 

Minor                           Mark Currier 252'

Major                           VJ Lopez 335'

Junior                           Will Stiles 318'

Major SB 9-10                                                                    Melanie Graf 197'

Major SB 11-12                                                                   Kayla Merrill 196'

Junior SB                                                                           Jonessa Beasley 241'

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MID SEASON REVIEW

Well, we have reached the mid point of our season.  Can you believe the year is already half over?  WOW!  Pretty soon, it will be tournament time.  Southshore would like to congratulate our 2 first half division winners ...

MAJOR BASEBALL- Mariners 8-0

The Mariners finished off the first half of the season going undefeated with an 8-0 record.  Led by pitchers Jake Peters & Tony Fonseca the Mariners were tough to score on.  The consistant defense & offense of the entire team proved to be too much for the competition.  It will be fun watching the second half play out as the rest of the division takes aim at the Mariners.

MAJOR SOFTBALL- Bandits 8-0

It was a 2 team battle most of the way, but the Bandits proved too tough and finally locked up the first half with a 10-9 victory over the Riptide.  Led by the pitching of Sam Lambert & the defense of catcher / first baseman Andrea Lopez, the Bandits were on top of their game going a perfect 8-0.  The bats of Kayla Merrill & Kayla Hottel drove opossing defenses crazy.  The second half should be fun to watch as each team has improved and is setting their sights at claiming the second half title.

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     Have an idea or suggestion which might help to better our league?  Or if you just have a question or concern.  Come join us at one of our board meetings.  The next board meeting has been recheduled due to games being played.  Date will be posted once determined.  All meetings start at 6:30 and will take place at the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce building, located on Golf Ave. in Clearlake.

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REMINDER TO ALL VOLUNTEERS

Prior to participation, all volunteers must fill out completely a volunteer form and then submit it to the league president.  Once submitted, AND approved, you will then be cleared to participate with our league.  All cleared volunteers shall always wear a volunteer lanyard, which you will be provided once cleared through Choice Point.

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    Southshore is currently seaking umpires, field maintenance workers & anyone interested in helping out.

Contact a board member for more information.  Volunteer forms are available by clicking on the handout link.

Interested in sponsoring a child?  For as little as $67.00, you can make a difference in a child's life.  Contact a board member for more info.

Donate new or used mits, cleats or helmets to those less fortunate.  You may drop off items during any game or contact a board member.

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A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US RECOVER FROM THE MOST RECENT ROBBERY OF OUR SNACK SHACK

ESPECIALLY ...

Highlands Alarm for their donation of an alarm system & installation

John Hamner Sr. for a considerable cash donation

Mrs. VanRaden for a considerable cash donation

Marilyn Underwood & Christine Scott for donations of product

THANK YOU!

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  Southshore Little League has joined District 2.  Visit the District 2 website at www.http://eteamz.active.com/cad02/

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        THE '08 SEASON IS GOING STRONG!!!  Check back frequently for new info, important dates and what to look forward to during the '08 year.