Followup: West Seattle Little League’s D-Rays are the champs!

(From left: Anthony Coats, Alex Coats, Coach Steve Meehan, Alex MacKenzie, Coach John Coats, Kevin Simmons, David Meehan, Cameron Slader, Griffin Bills, Cameron Paskett, Morgan Higgins, Austin Hall, James Morrison, Coach John MacKenzie)
Yesterday, we previewed the big championship game; today, the results and the victory photo, courtesy of West Seattle Little League‘s John MacKenzie:

The West Seattle Little League Majors Division D-Rays dominated the District 7 Tournament of Champions championship game on Monday by defeating South Highline National LL 15-0 in 4 innings. After winning the West Seattle Little League title, the Rays represented WSLL in the T.O.C. at Normandy Park City Hall fields. The T.O.C features the winners of all 8 of the District‘s leagues in a single-elimination tournament. The other teams are Seattle Central LL, Rainier LL, Renton LL, Pacwest LL, South Highline American LL, and the 2nd place South Highline National LL.

The Rays scored 26 runs and allowed 0 in the 3-day tournament. “The offense was amazing, with 4 home runs and several extra-base hits, the defense made some great plays and didn’t commit an error, and the pitching was overpowering with 4 pitchers combining to allow only 3 hits and 5 walks while striking out 28. I couldn’t have imagined a better finish to an incredible season” said Coach MacKenzie.

The D-Rays finished the season 21-1-1 and several players will be representing WSLL in the upcoming All-Star tournaments. For more information on the All-Star tournaments and WSLL, check out www.westseattlelittleleague.com.

The Rays’ coaches and players want to thank everyone who has supported them throughout the season.

6 Replies to "Followup: West Seattle Little League's D-Rays are the champs!"

  • Elizabeth June 23, 2009 (7:44 pm)

    Yay, D-rays!!!

    Love, Aunt Liz

  • Helen Powell June 23, 2009 (8:07 pm)

    Hey Cameron – way to go. Congratulations. It is rainy season here in Puerto Vallarta. Have a great summer. See you in August.

    Love,

    Aunti Helen

  • Jill June 23, 2009 (9:55 pm)

    WAY TO GO RAYS!!! YOU ALL PLAYED AN AWESOME 3 DAY TOC… WAY TO GO!!!

  • LMA June 24, 2009 (10:30 am)

    ALL RIGHT! YOU GO!!!!!!
    :0 :);0 :)

  • Cami & Buick June 24, 2009 (2:59 pm)

    Look at the smile on Coach Coats! Great season, D-Rays. Wish we could have been there to watch!

  • Martha MacKenzie June 26, 2009 (9:28 am)

    We are so proud of all the players & coaches,
    especially our Grandson Alex, & our son, John.
    It takes real talent to be able to do your best under pressure. This will come in handy later in life.

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