[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 16717]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           EASTLAKE ALL-STARS

 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I am pleased to congratulate the 
2013 Eastlake Little League All-Star team from Chula Vista, CA on 
capturing the U.S. Championship at the 67th Little League World Series 
in Williamsport, PA. The determination, sportsmanship, and love of the 
game exhibited by these young athletes inspired people in Chula Vista 
and throughout California.
  Since its establishment almost 75 years ago, Little League Baseball 
has grown from just three teams to become the world's largest youth 
sports program. This year's Little League World Series featured 8 
regional champions from the United States and 8 international teams, 
representing the millions of children in 79 countries on 6 continents 
who take part in the great American pastime.
  The Eastlake Little League All-Stars traveled a long road to 
Williamsport. In order to qualify for the Little League World Series, 
these extraordinary young players had to first defeat worthy opponents 
at the District 42 Championship in South Bay, the Section 7 
Championship in Spring Valley, the Sub-Division III Championship in 
Corona, and the Division III Championship in Long Beach, before 
securing the West Region Championship in San Bernardino with a 3-to-1 
tournament record.
  Representing the West at the World Series, the Eastlake All-Stars 
showcased their talents with several impressive feats of athleticism. 
In a tense game against the Great Lakes All-Stars, Eastlake's Grant 
Holman became the first pitcher since 1979 to throw an extra-inning no-
hitter at the Little League World Series. Later, Eastlake routed the 
New England All-Stars 12-to-l to take the U.S. Championship. Reaching 
the World Series Championship game, Eastlake fought valiantly to take 
the lead before falling 6-to-4 to the talented team from Tokyo, Japan.
  In Chula Vista, the Eastlake All-Stars received a hero's welcome at a 
community homecoming celebrating the new U.S. World Series Champions. 
In the spirit of international goodwill and sportsmanship that 
characterizes the Little League World Series, the Eastlake players were 
joined in Chula Vista by the neighboring team from the Municipal de 
Tijuana Little League of Tijuana, Mexico, who placed third in the World 
Series.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing all the members of the 
Eastlake Little League All-Star team on their extraordinary 
achievement: Micah Pietila-Wiggs, Ricky Tibbett, Rennard Williams, 
Dominic Haley, Patrick Archer, Kevin Bateman II, Jake Espinoza, 
Giancarlo Cortez, Grant Holman, Charly Peterson, Michael Gaines, and 
Nick Mora, along with the dedicated coaches, parents, and volunteers 
who contributed to their success.

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