Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, October 15, 2022

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12 YEAR OLD PALOMA MOON RECORDS TRIPLE PLAY AS SOFTBALL LEAGUE EXPANDS 

8U Division: 

SMGSA's 8U Red Wrecking Balls (RBW) faced stiff opposition from La Cañada, but jumped to an early first-inning lead with a 2 RBI single to 
center field by Amia Macias, scoring lead-off batter Alyssa Schulman and Maddie Arias. Addison Arnerich then drove in Macias with a single, 
before taking the mound to try to hold back La Canada’s hand-selected all-star lineup. Gloria Brusseau carried on the same valiant effort in the 
3rd inning, backed by shining defensive moments in the field to keep La Canada in check. Macias and Emilia Turnquist stopped multiple hard 
shots, while outfielder Bella Frayeh made strong throws, and Piper Hendrich and Hannah Skinner also turned in impressive gems. 

10 U Division: 

The 10U Select team won a doubleheader against San Marino’s “Prestige” teams, including 
a combined NO-hitter thrown by Raqui Pagan and Maddie Lencioni, and dominant offense 
led by Lydia Gotlieb’s home run. 

SMGSA 12U Team “Chaos: secured a solid win against a visiting Monterey Park Select team. 
First-time catcher Jadyn Shaver (pictured in green) was a force behind the plate, blocking 
pitches and connecting with Christina Koroghlian (3B) to catch a runner trying to steal. 
Coach Shaver was proud to see the girls learning to work together and try new positions—all 
while having fun! 

Also in 12U action, the Poison Apples got a bit smashed by the Pink Fury, with Paloma 
Moon with putting up the defensive gem of the weekend, a TRIPLE PLAY that opened when 
she stabbed a hard line drive at short, tagged the runner passing her from second base, and 
then alertly tossing to third before June Meek could get back. If that’s not amazing enough, 
Moon came in to close the game in dominant fashion on the mound! 

Finally, the 12U Selects were also one of the Madre teams battling in San Dimas. No surprise, 
Layla Loya and Havana Pagan were among the hitters doing serious damage, with Zoe 
Parisi pictured sliding into home after one of those big hits. 

14 U Division: 

Up at the 14U division, the Cactus Coolers battled hard against the Madre Dodgers, with 
great pitching by Abby Withers, 
backed by amazing defense by Car-
than and Brynn Connolly. Withers 
and Abby Mathess also contributed 
key hits, complementing a huge night 
at the plate by Roxanne Wilkins 2 for 
3 (pictured in red hitting a triple). 

Finally, with a smooth stroke of her 
bat, Gemma Converse nearly hit it 
out to center field at Heasley, short 
hopping the wall one of her two 
triples that helped her team nearly 
beat one of Monterey Park’s visiting 
Select teams. Brenna Henley delivered 
her always trusty pitching on 
the mound, along with great hits, to 
keep things close against the “hand-
selected” visitor lineup. 

About SMGSA: Sierra Madre Girls Softball Association offers girls ages 5 to 14 from Sierra 
Madre and surrounding communities 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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