Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, October 22, 2022

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SOFTBALL ENHANCES PLAYER DEVELOPMENT WITH SPECIAL 
ENRICHMENT CLINICS 

Highlights from Last Sunday at Heasley Field – Sierra Madre Girls Softball’s Fall teams continue to impress here at 
Heasley Field every Sunday, while our premier “Select” Teams battle elite competition all around SoCal. 

Pictured here, 8 year old Lucille Pazmino stands ready at the plate, as the Blue Falcons pitcher prepares to deliver. Later that day, the 12U 
team Pink Fury saw strong hits by Evan Cuento, Emily Lencioni, and Meleina Martinez, who also pulled off a successful steal of home. 
Paloma Moon, who is now famous for her triple-play last week, pitched three solid innings, with Luna Borboa coming in as the closer. 

Overall, 24 softball teams come through Heasley field every Sunday to play. The league is operating at a record level in participation and 
regional success. This is entirely thanks to a richly talented Board and, as is seen throughout Sierra Madre, amazing volunteership from 
parents to coach and guide the girls. 

SMGSA’s Board Activities Director Jaime Covey has planned a powerful series of clinics to enhance the players’ experience. Working 
with SMGSA coaches, regional college coaches and players, as well as elite counselors in personal motivation, every registered player gets 
free access to these special people to take their skills, goals and sportsmanship to the next level. Recently USA Softball directors attended 
one of these local clinics at Heasley. Blown away at the attendance and quality of content benefitting the girls, they filmed the event as an 
example to leagues nationwide. 

On another positive front, SMGSA’s Board Umpire Director Stephanie Schwartz who is a former SMGSA player successful college catcher, 
continues her great work with USA Softball to train Junior Umpires who have gone out to earn real money officiating games around the 
region. This program, and the sportsmanship of Sierra Madre’s coaches and visiting parents when they travel for games, has established 
SMGSA as a leader in Southern California. 

About SMGSA: Sierra Madre Girls Softball Association offers local girls ages 5 to 14 the opportunity to grow their softball skills, confidence 
and good sportsmanship in a positive environment. For more information, visit smgsa.org and follow SMGSA on Facebook @ 
sierramadregirlssoftballassociation and Instagram @smgsa. 

KEY CONTACT: 
Russ Meek, SM Girls Softball President 
626.827.5011 / sierramadregirlssoftball@gmail.com 


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