Sports

By MANUEL AZOCAR III

Cotulla's South Texas 14 and under team finished first at the state and Southwest Regional Babe Ruth Softball Tournament and have advanced to the World Series in Treasure Coast, Florida July 15-24.

The Southwest Regional Babe Ruth Softball Tournament was July 2-6 in Levelland.

The team went undefeated at the state tournament, winning the championship 3-2 against JPRD from Louisiana.

Four players were named Most Valuable Players at the regional event, third baseman Trevlynn Aldaco, center fielder Raeann Charo, catcher Miranda Gonzalez and pitcher Allyse Leija.

Team members include: Allyse Leija, Miranda Gonzalez, Raeann Charo, Adisyn Garza, Trevlynn Aldaco, Christlyn Munoz, Sienna Arevalo, Hailey Gonzales, Justine Leal, Alayna Gonzalez, Bella Linares, Davira Gonzalez, Mia Betancourt, Jayda Duran and Emily Vargas and coaches Mario Leija, Alyssabel Garcia, Pilar Martinez and Starr Aldaco.

Whether it’s dance lessons, computer projects, art class or yoga, kids these days are busy bees. And while such activities are enriching and fun, experts say that many kids aren’t spending enough time doing something much simpler and every bit as important as structured programming: playing outdoors.

“Finding time for the kids to play outside can be such a challenge for parents,” says Keri Wilmot, a pediatric occupational therapist and an expert contributor to TheGeniusofPlay.org. “As a parent I worry about ‘stranger danger’ or whether my kids will be able to navigate social issues on their own. Without spontaneity, playtime has lost some of it’s fun.”

Ortiz earns TGCA all-state, Legacy Team honors

Aracely Ortiz has been named to Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-State Softball Team by coaches from around the state.

“That is a great honor for any athlete to accomplish during her high school career, PHS Head Softball Coach Rey Ramirez said. “We are all so proud of her.”

The award is annually given to only 37 high school softball players in the Class 4A division.

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3RD ANNUAL SAN ANTONIO AREA ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME

A trio of Lady Mavs competed in the third annual San Antonio Area All-Star Softball Game on Tuesday, June 18 at Southwest High School.

Aracely Ortiz, Andrea Cuellar and Olivia Garza were named to the West roster.

“All three girls represented Pearsall High School and played superbly,” PHS Softball Head Coach Rey Ramirez said. “Shuby Cuellar was in her usual spot behind the plate, Aracely Ortiz was on the mound and Olivia Garza was in her accustomed right field position.

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LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS

Pearsall and Cotulla squared off in the finals of the 8-10 baseball all-star bracket on Wednesday, June 26 in Pleasanton.

The two teams tore through the competition en route the to matchup. The winners would remain in the title bracket while the loser would have to fight its way back into the championship bracket by winning the consolation bracket.

Pearsall earned its way to the title game via a pair of lopsided decisions, winning 12-0 over Poteet and 18-1 over Somerset.

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