AMERICAN LEGION: SPECTORS HEADING TO STATE.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer Jeff and Jason Spector feel as if they've done this before. Valley Chatsworth is headed to the American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. state tournament in Yountville for the second time in three years. The Spectors, who transferred from Taft, were not with Chatsworth the last time but are approaching this weekend's tournament as if they're veterans. ``For (Jason) and I, it feels as if we went with them,'' Jeff said. ``Everything they did the last three years when we were at Taft, it seems like we did it, too. We're so close, we share all the experiences. It doesn't really seem as if it's anything new for us. There's no pressure on us, we know what to expect. ``As a team, all the things we were taught during the regular season, we try to keep doing the same thing. Obviously it's a little more relaxed, but we know how to win.'' Chatsworth (32-4) opens the six-team, double-elimination event in Yountville at 12:30 p.m. Saturday against Danville. The tournament runs through Tuesday with the top two teams qualifying for the regional playoffs in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and Klamath Falls Klamath Falls, city (1990 pop. 17,737), seat of Klamath co., SW Oreg., at the southern tip of Upper Klamath Lake; inc. 1905. It is the processing and distribution center of a lumber, livestock, and farm area. , Ore. The Spector twins anchor a solid infield Infield is a widely used term in sports terminology, its meaning depends on in what sport it is used. In baseball In baseball the baseball diamond plus a rounded region beyond it (see diagram), usually clear of grass, in contrast to the more distant, usually grass-covered that also includes shortstop Matt Fisher. Mike Kunes and Scott Sellz continue to provide the quality pitching that helped Chatsworth win the L.A. City title during the high school season. Charles Kenny For other persons named Charles Kenny, see Charles Kenny (disambiguation). Charles Francis Kenny (born June 23 1898) was an American composer, author, and violinist. joined the mix of pitchers this summer and has been equally effective. The Chatsworth offense averaged 11 runs a game in the area tournament. A more difficult path than anticipated to the Area 6 title reminded Chatsworth to maintain its intensity. To reach the final round, Chatsworth had to play an elimination game against Ojai an hour after losing in extra innings Noun 1. extra innings - overtime play until one team is ahead at the end of an inning; e.g. baseball extra time, overtime - playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie to Camarillo Camarillo (kă'mərē`yō), city (1990 pop. 52,303), Ventura co., S Calif.; inc. 1964. It is the center of a fertile farm area where citrus fruits and flowers are grown. on Saturday. Chatsworth beat Camarillo twice Sunday for the championship. ``We kind of came out with a little chip on our shoulder,'' Jeff Spector said. ``We didn't expect to lose in the tournament. We knew Camarillo had talent, but we kind of expected to come in and breeze through without losing.'' The almost week-long break after winning the area tournament is the longest Chatsworth players have gone without a game since the start of the high school season. ``It was pretty good to have the three or four days off,'' Jeff Spector said. ``It gives us a chance to get our minds on something besides baseball. ``We're still together all the time, though. We're pretty close as a team. A lot of the guys, we do things together. Whether we're graduated seniors or the younger guys, we all hang out together. We go to the beach and at night find a party or something.'' T.O. goes for Area title: Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. continues to compete in the 17-and-under Area 6 tournament today at La Palma La Pal·ma An island of Spain in the northwest Canary Islands. Park in Anaheim. A win would secure a berth in the state tournament and advance Thousand Oaks to Saturday's area final at 2 p.m. |
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