GAME A BIG SUCCESS: A new concept in postseason high school baseball was born Sunday afternoon at Mt. San Antonio College.
By all accounts, from the more than 120 players representing 36 schools, the Inaugural San Gabriel Valley High School All-League, All-Star Challenge was a huge success.
Three games between six leagues over eight hours produced enthusiastic crowds, and players that usually battle each other in league became teammates for a day.
“The whole concept (league vs. league) was that we go at it all year against each other and it’s kind of nice one last time we all come together and be on the same team before we all break for summer,” said South Hills coach Darren Murphy, who is behind the all-star event.“I think this will take on a life of its own and I’m very, very impressed with the crowds. Both teams seem excited and it’s pretty neat to hear them chant their league name.”
Palomares and South Hills coach Darren Murphy after 2-1 win over Baseline in All League All Star game at Mt. SAC pic.twitter.com/14Bszzr4jV
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Hacienda beat Valle Vista 5-2 in All League, All Star baseball challenge at Mt. SAC pic.twitter.com/tF9yfGikr6
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Miramonte beat Montview 7-1 at Mt.SAC .. Sierra Vista coach Brett Stevens talked about it pic.twitter.com/oX4NvLKsVg
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