Daily Press from Victorville, California • 28

D2 The Daily Victorville Calif Wednesday May 8 1996 AREA SPORTS PREP ROUNDUP mays Notebook Wessel wins CBL tennis till time to pump Mays up Apple Valley 7 Hesperia 6: A Apple Valley Crystal Ruddoc pitched a three-hitter and Aman da Herrington had three hits an three RBIs as the Sun Devils (13 1 Citrus Belt League 21-1 over all) rebounded from their firs-defeat Ruddock (9-1) struck out nine Scorpions (1-13 2-17) and walked none no runner got past second base against her Also contributing to the AV offense were Shannon Cast (2-for-3 two runs) Ruddock (2-for-3) and Felecity Willis (three walks two runs! REDLANDS Victor Valley High freshman James Wessel swept Steve Marshbum of Redlands 6-4 7-6 for the Citrus Belt League singles championship at the University of Redlands Tuesday Wessel (48-0) trailed Marsh-burn 5-2 in the second set before winning five consecutive games for the title both played well Points were being won not Victor Valley coach Tom Stanjyk Hid dug down and pulled it ouL It was just a fitting way for James to finish out his (league) Apple Valley's Harshan Jeya-kumar and Nitanth Vangala reached the doubles championship before losing to No 2 team John Gorman and Angel Anakagungede in three sets The top two finishers in both singles and doubles advance to the CIF-SS tournament May 18 tagged set trying ts advance tssecsndbaM against FsetaMTMidaf 1 0 mi Maw (aatowh 1L r0 ad Sew Mucky w-Hniwm (I-O I-MM 21-jm Nam WO OH em (VWL SwwH (WO Mwpiy IWCLJB-mn m-Mm HQ JWw HCL 81 the Aztecs (5-7-1 SAL 12-10-1 overall) started slow but were able to get going for 17 runs in knocking off Colton (2-11 6-17) in their home finale ess oos a- a SIS 434 7 11 MpteVUMy- MnW Dm WMW SamiK Cry AuSduct W-fadda gll 1-tom B-11L 21-Cw AimSl Mwiaatw (AV) Hsnaflm Ay m-wnl Sultana 7 Bloomington 5: At Hesperia sophomore pitcher Jessica Busick helped her own cauM by going 4-for-t as the Sultans (10-12) ended the regular Mason on a winning note Sultana which has submitted a bid for a free-lance playofl berth received three hits apiece from junior catcher Alison Maalona and freshman center fielder Jill Haskell Mualona also had two RBIs a aos a- si aaz saa 13 3 ton arf Gm Raw Jneca Hack ad feat VaiSnm W-Swd HO tom S-GwHnmHI Victor Valley Christian 2 Bethel ChristianLaneaster 1: At Victorville the Royals scored twice in the bottom of the eight to clinch a share of the Agape League title Melanie Ramirez scored the winning run on Rebecca Robinson's single to right-center field with one out Sandra Perez's double drove in Shelley Wells with the first run Freshman Jill Filkens (7-1) pitched ltt 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Baseball Hesperia 9 Apple Valley 1: At Hesperia sophomore pitcher BJ Bridges allowed three hits while striking out nine and walking none as the Scorpions (4-10 Citrus Belt League 6-17 overall) completed a three-game season sweep of AV (1-135-161 Hesperia had four players with two hits apiece center fielder Ryan Brown (2-for4 two RBIs two runs) designated hitter Jake Kidd (2-for-2 one RBI ohe run) first baseman Bill Bitonti (2-for-3 including a two-run triple in the fifth) and Bridges O-for-4 one RBI) For Apple Valley designated hitter Chad Esquivel third base-man Casey McNally and first baseman Mike Smith had one hit apiece Smith drove in the run with a fifth-inning single MM Mh Mi tern ad lm MM Ml mu W-MpsO mimo INia-CMdb- rh-mimm Featana 16 Victor Valley 12: At Rialto the playoff hopes nearly evaporated after being outsluiged by the second-ranked team Victor Valley (6-8 CBL 12-6 overall) must win its final game and hope for an at-large bid to next week's CIF-SS Division I playoffk Freshman Garrett Gentry paced the Rabbits with three hits two doubles and a triple -three runs scored end three RBIs Catcher Edgar Villareal added two hits including a two-run home run in the third and four RBIs MAVERICKS from Giants (20-13) a three-run cushion That wm more than enough for mittrpopping relief pitcher RusmII Ortiz who earned the hvc Ortiz a member of the University of Oklahoma's 1994 national championship team wm throwing the ball more than 90 miles per hour He struck Bryan Bogle out with a man mi to end the game The Mavericks had dominated early scoring three runs in the By John Murphy Steffi Writer ADELANTO-Pat Hedge the Baltimore Orioles strength and coordinator is a former farmhand him- self So little wonder that when Hedge speaks players listen played in the Orioles organization for four said Hedge who arrived inthehighdeseiton Tuesday to observe the High Desert Mavericks soon as 1 was done playing they offered me a coaching But Hedge a native of Bristol Conn wanted to go back to school So he studied exercise physiology and a year later an offer 1 re from the Hedge thinks his playing experience has aided his coaching endeavors played hard and I worked hard and I was always in pretty good shape so the guys pretty much respect Hedge said from me a guy been through the minor leagues through the busrides and all ofthat theyknowthatlreallydo understand what they're going SHIPSHAPE: Hedge Mavericks trainer Dave Walker and the players were at a Victorville health club on Tuesday morning pumping some iron and working on their cardiovascular systems "They look pretty Hedge said are a couple of questionable guys but the majority look fOOQ Hedge said most of his work is done during the offseason and spring training then justa matter of maintenance during the season onee inn while I have to come in and lay the law Hedge BURLY HURLER8: Hedge Mid that a couple of Mavericks pitchers Greg Dean and Steve Montgom- ery were tipping the scales slightly but have slimmed down via some jaunts through the Mojave Desert both lost weight and they both look good and you can tell by their Hedge Mid last two outings thrown really POSSESSED: How seriously does Mavericks center fielder Rolando Avila take his early morning workouts? On Monday night Avila sustained a concussion after crashing into the center-field fence while chasing a drive ofT the batofthe Derek Reid (Reid wound up with an inside-the-park home run as Avila struggled to regain consciousness) remember going after the ball and I remember being on the ground Avila who watched Tuesday game in his street clothes don't remember being on the ground at all" Avila did remember his weight lifting addiction however fonny but when 1 was on the ground 1 told Dave Walker or the paramedic or Mmcbody that 1 cant miss my Avila Mid was about the first thing that popped into my mind besides wanting to know if I caught the TASLF: Avila who had his leg X-rayed at Victorville Community Hospital and will also have bis head re-examined on Friday is hoping to play on Friday night against visiting Bakersfield just have to make sure all right' Hid Avila who is hitting -348 SPECTATORS: Watching Tuesday night's game with Avila was pitcher Tim Olszewski (1-U who has been placed on the seven-day disabled listwilha sore arm Meter VaHsy SiaaGracs gets VisSerVaSey Ml 40S 1-U 4 ISO amM Cm HL Jm Sm 7) a Oaad SnUml Tm 01 Out Saidas 1-CMmU 04 a-0nM Gay nPwmi-OmiylWl UN lOUiNU iaiaBivnm-vmivvi Hesperia Christian 18 Chris-tianSB 0: At Hesperia the Patriots (4-6 Christian League 166 overall) stole 17 bases to move into sixth place in CIF-Southem Section history with a Mason totalof225 But postseason play is far from a certainty for HCS which may need an unusual at-large berth to get into the Division VI playofik despite being ranked fourth in the division Leading the Patriot offenM were Ryan Williams (2-for6 three runs two RBIs two steals) Matt Littlefield (2-for6 four RBIs two steals) and Nate Franks (2-for6 two RBIs) Hi Jw Mm ML W-Cmmum C-a IS-Mw i SCL MW-MM rat aw am SCI X-wwHB-waa KL Big Bear 17 Serrano 4: At Big Bear Mike Bumstead drilled a grand slam with one out in the second off Giants starter Joe FOntenot a June 1995 No 1 draft pick The Mavericks roughed up the 19-year-old with a two-run single by shortstop David Lamb and an RBI single by designated hitter Doug Newstrom The Mavericks added single runs in the third and eighth on home runs by center fielder Roy Hodge who was subbing for an injured Avila Hodge was looking like the hero of the game until Another ssm bottom of the eighth inning propelling the Bears into a first-place tie with the Diamondbacks (7-2 De Ansa 136 overall! Serrano scored in every inning and totaled 20 hits Third base-man Chris Birch went 4-for-4 with a home run three runs and two RBIs Korey Seeba Alex Guillen Clyde Patterson and Greg Gary each had three hits 111 421 as B22 Ml 44-17 I Mw buw Imv Mm ML Ow ON wi W-awnt 0 O-J) a-Cwy SwM 0L CM Mm HIM Hww I l-m m-awIM 0L awMM ML aaWKwS HL Victor Valley Christian 22 Bethel ChristianLancaster 9: At Victorville the Royals secured their second consecutive Agape League crown with a relentless 21-hit attack Victor Valley Christian (76 AL 116 overall) scored eight runs in the first inning and seven in the sixth Brian Grimm finished 4-for6 with four RBIs Jesse Najera went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and Jeremy Slonsifer added two doubles three walks and three RBIs hMCbAiiL Victor VaBcy Cfcr 1S1 082 0- 4 80S 207 22 21 the Mavericks' bullpen self-destructed in the ninth just battled Mid the Reid come from behind in a lot ofgames and we just never give up The ninth inning came around ami still playing hard good things happen for Jeff Martin in relief of Fontenot got the victory for the Giants Snyder took the loss for the Mavericks Saturday 7:05 23s aaa a-is is a am aaa -i7 12 a NtHiy 0L Mm HnmrH Gmgr HpfNi 4 W-Hanadn 0-21 1-Smm 21- Owta Mm I X-tom ie-A(M OmGM CL GmarHNsmHI Softball Fontana 7 Victor Valley At Victorville the Jackrabbits' playoff aspirations popped with the four-run Mventh inning Victor Valley (66 Citrus Belt League 10-15 overall) scored three times in the bottom of the seventh but overcome Fontana's cushion Ma 4- 7 si aaa s- 12 1 VMSarVMtoy SOS W-Mma 1811 1-SmO HI) I-a-SMkgV) JB-Bm WL Gryato FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE gQTiirafiftrrc Friday 7:05 Sunday 2:05 Day! 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