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End of the season trophies and medals presented.
Superior Little League kicked off the 2016 All-Star Season on Monday, June 6, with the regular season closing ceremonies and all-star team announcements. Four All-Star teams will be participating in this year’s District 4 Tournaments.
The Major Softball Team will start their tournament on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. against Maricopa at Kenilworth Sports Complex in Coolidge. The team consists of Aaliyah Hernandez, Analise Hollenbeck, Aliyah Ramirez, Elianna Villalobos, Danika Bryant, Mira Estatico, Chiara Marquez, Juliana Navarro, Aubryana Preciado, Krista Fritz, Alisha Garcia, Jordan Lopez and Alianna Lopez. Coaches are Ramon Navarro, Irene Navarro and Joseph Lopez.
The Minor Baseball Team will start their tournament on Friday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. against Maricopa at Copper Sky Recreation Facility in Maricopa. The team consists of Jeremiah Cordero, Joel Romero, Anthony Arroyos, Paul Hernandez, Antonio Lopez, Anthony Davis, David Drennan, Zach Duarte, Isaiah Pacheco, Jared Toner, Omari Wheeler, Anthony Cardenas and Jason Looper. Coaches are Tommy Lopez, Robert Sommer and Richard Toner.
The Senior Softball Tournament is being hosted by Superior Little League from June 27-30 with games being at 6 and 8 p.m. The Senior Softball Team’s first game is on Monday, June 27, at 8 p.m. against Casa Grande. The team consists of DeAndrian Bogenschutz, McKenna Duarte, Julissa Garcia, Marlee Estatico, Amber Alonzo, Anisah Cardenas, Casandra Drennan, Marisa Estatico, Victoria Juarez, Sivanna Lopez, Alicia Arriola, Naomi-Bo Hing and Yuvithzia Romero. Coaches are Martin Navarrette, Sonia Estatico and Michael Alonzo.
The Major Baseball Tournament is being hosted by Superior Little League from July 5-11 with games being at 6 and 8 p.m. The Major Baseball Team’s first game is on Monday, July 5, at 6 p.m. against Maricopa. The team consists of Kevin Duarte, Marcos Galindo, Jarek Hughes, Adam Lopez, Mathew Cruz, Daniel Delgado, Gabriel Denogean, Matthew Diaz-Gonzalez, Richard Drennan, Nathan Duarte, Christopher Granillo and Joshua Marquez. Coaches are Nathan Duarte, Janeen Duarte and Ruben Delgado.
Tournament volunteers for Concession workers, Umpires, Scorekeepers, Announcers, Field Prep and Clean-up Crews will be needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Virginia Alonzo at 480-215-9144 or Martin Navarrette at 928-701-7451.
Good luck to all of our teams at their respective tournaments. For up to date information on tournament brackets and current standings visit the Superior Little League at their Facebook page.
Members of the Senior League Girls Softball team
pose for a picture.
Black Diamondbacks coaches present end of season medals to the players on their team.
The White Diamondbacks played in the Superior Little
League Minor League team.
Superior Little League Minor League Red
Diamondbacks.
Superior Little League Sponsors and Volunteers
The Superior Little League Board would like to thank the following sponsors, coaches and volunteers for their generous donations of time, resources and money. These supporters assisted over 150 athletes for the 2016 Season. A Special Thank you to all the kids who announced, keep score, umpire and help clean-up.
SPONSORS:
5D Mining & Construction, Alonzo Family, Anderson Rentals, Arizona Water Company, Baseball Tomorrow Fund, Bruce & Tweedy Armitage, Capstone Pinto Valley Mine, Casa Denogean, Cementation, Chris Ketron, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Coppernet Systems Inc, Dalton Realty, DBacks Give Back Youth Jersey Program, Eduardo’s Pizza, Engineering Alliance, Freeport McMoRan, Harborlite/Imerys, His & Her Hair Co, IMO Billy Preciado #belikebilly, IMO Eddie Longoria, IMO Gilbert Navarro, IMO Jap Ramirez, IMO Joe Castaneda, IMO Raul & Catalina Sanchez , Ira Hollenbeck, KGHM Carlota Copper Company, Knights of Columbus Council 3395, Los Hermanos, Louie & Vanessa Barreras, Louie Rabago, Lessenia Ramirez, Mark & Dee Rabago, Navarrette Family, Odonetto Construction, OMYA, Porters Café, Random Boutique, Red Bear Outfitters, Red Mountain Rentals, Republic Services, Resolution Copper Mining, Rose’s Roses, Save Money Market, Sommer Family, Sonia Bribiescas, Southwest 24hr Towing, Superior Chamber Of Commerce, Superior Optimist Club, Superior Unified School District, Tameron Plumbing and Septic, Town of Superior, United Steelworkers Local 915. VFW Post 3584
COACHES, UMPIRES & VOLUNTEERS:
Adam Navarrette, Adrian Contreras, Amaya Sommer, Andrea Vega, Andrew Lopez, David Lopez, Jimmy Lopez, Matthew Cruz, Angel Hernandez, Angelo Juarez, April Juarez, Ariel Alonzo, Armida Denogean, Audrey Martinez, Austin Navarrette, Benji Hernandez, Billy Duarte, Brittney Denogean, Carmen Chaidez, Cheryl Lopez, Cathy Sommer, Chiara Marquez, Cierra Navarrette, Daniel McConnel, Danika Bryant, Dee Rabago, Desiree Quiroz, Eduardo Lopez, Elias Gerola, Elias Olmos, Erick Fritz, Erika Real, Ernie Ellison, Frank Sanchez, Fred Martinez, Gabe Garcia, Gabriel Castillo, Hector Valenzuela, Irene Navarro, Isabella Lara, Jaclynn Lopez, Janeen Duarte, Jasmine Lopez, Jesse Lopez, Jessica Gerola, Jessica Sanchez, Jewel Meza, Joey Vega, John Allison & Family, John Vasquez, Joseph Diaz-Gonzalez, Joseph Lopez, Kassandra Baltierra, Kelli Cardenas, Louie Barerras, Lucy Fritz, Manuel Macias, Mario Lopez, Marisa Estatico, Mark Rabago, Marlee Estatico, Martin Navarrette, Michael Alonzo, Michael Ray Ramirez, Mira Estatico, Nathan Duarte, Nathan Taylor, Nellie Perez, Noelle Duarte, Patricia Espinoza, Paul Rabago, Raiden Sommer, Richard Toner, Robert Sommer, Rosemary Sanchez, Ruben Delgado, Ruben Navarro, Rudy Jimenez, Sivanna Lopez, Sonia Estatico, Steve Estatico, Steve Lopez, Tanya Tomerlin, Theresa Sestiaga, Tommy Lopez, Toni Lopez, Zach Duarte.
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