Hilltoppers finishes championship

The Upland Hilltopper 8U All Star Team recently finished the State Championship in Lancaster.

The team played four games from July 15-17. They beat El Rio, but lost to Rancho Palos Verdes, San Clemente and Diamond Bar.

They competed in the Eastern District Championship in Beaumont from July 1-3.

They beat Beaumont, Lake Elsinore and San Dimas, but ultimately lost to Jurupa in the Sunday championship.

The 8U team advanced further than any other Upland team. The Upland 12U team qualified for the state championships, placing third in the district. The Upland 14U qualified placing fourth.