LOCAL BASEBALL: NO AREA CODE FOR C.V.'S EMMONS.Byline: HEATHER GRIPP Staff Writer Luring high school baseball players away from the Area Code Games, where they can perform in front of hundreds of college and professional scouts, isn't easy. However, Crescenta Valley The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. of La Crescenta's Dustin Emmons passed up the final two days of this year's prestigious showcase in Long Beach for another coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. experience. Emmons is one of five Crescenta Valley High players on the San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. It lies to the east of the city of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and to the west of the Inland Empire. Senior Babe Ruth team that is in Newark, Ohio Newark is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, 33 miles (53 km) east of Columbus, at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. In 1890, 14,270 people lived in Newark, Ohio; in 1900, 18,157; in 1910, 25,404; in 1920, 27,718; and in 1940, 31,487. , for the 18-and-under Babe Ruth World Series. The tournament begins today, but San Gabriel Valley has a first-round bye and doesn't play until Saturday morning. Emmons, who recently committed to UC Riverside, will be looking to add team success to the personal glory already gained this week when he threw three hitless innings Monday at the Area Code Games. San Gabriel Valley is aiming for its second World Series title in three years. Highly rated: Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks outfielder Mike Stanton ranked among the best of the best, scoring the third-highest overall SPARQ SPARQ Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness (athletic performance) ranking in skills testing at the Area Code Games. His 80.76 rating was the highest among California participants. Back in action: Chatsworth outfielder Bobby Coyle, who was hospitalized and sidelined for several weeks because of injuries suffered in a collision with another player while running down a fly ball during an all-star game in June, is playing again and participating in the Area Code Games. He's played center field for the Brewers Gray. heather.gripp@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 |
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