Hawks Win Big at 680 Tournament The Pleasant Hill Hawks traveling baseball program had great success in the 680 Diablo League this season, culminating with an impressive finish at their league tournament. Three Hawks teams (9U, 10U, and 11U) all won the championship for their respective divisions. The Hawks 13/14U Blue and Red teams battled each other in the semi-finals for a chance to play in the championship game. The 13/14 Blue team prevailed, but came up just short in the final game with a respectable second place finish. Hawks celebrations were heard all around the tournament complex in the final hours of the day as each team clinched the championship. All teams were on hand to pull for the 13/14 Blue team that
serves as a model for the Hawks program. The Hawks have a long established tradition of competitive baseball that prepares youth for high school baseball. The Hawks 12U team plays annually at the Cooperstown Dreams Park National Invitational Tournament in Cooperstown, New York. The 12U team has the opportunity of a lifetime and it is an unforgettable baseball experience for boys who love the game. Guided by Commissioner Pat Curran and in the model set forth by retired 30-year veteran manager Paul Damhesel, the Hawks offer a brand of youth baseball that is second to none. Submitted by the Pleasant Hill Hawks Baseball Program.
9U Hawks team, front row (L to R): Scott Polasek, Ivver Vertuflo, Lucas Pieper, Jacob Laplante, Jaden Martinez and Charlie Malton. Second row (L to R): Sean Iglesias, Daniel Polasek, Jamie Mullin, Jason Olvera, Austin Alemania, and Dylan Christie. Back row (L to R): Commissioner Pat Curran, Coach Steve Malton, Coach Steve Christie, Manager Ron Polasek and Coach Josh Martinez.
12U Hawks Cooperstown team, front row (L to R): Zach Christie, Jacob Vines, Michael Garner, Jake Muegge and CJ Wigren. Middle row (L to R): Ian MacAskill, Matthew Andrade, John Curran, Ryan Bleeker, Aidan Dooley, Kevin Sharp, Johnny Hoffmeister and Anthony Giannini. Back row (L to R): Coach Jeff Muegge, Coach Steve Christie, Commissioner Pat Curran, Manger Rob Curran and Coach Brian Dooley.
10U Hawks team, front row (L to R): Evan Wells, Jake Davis, Sami Heita, Jeremy Cressio and Colin Sweeney. Back row (L to R): Luke Brooks, Alex Lisi, Nate Hufford, Caden Barger, Toby Schwing and Logan Wortman. Not pictured: Manager Brian Hufford, coaches Mike Cressio and Dave Sweeney.
13/14 Hawks Red team, front row (L to R): Andrew Hamant, Sean Norris, Zach McGlynn, Nicholas Jullien, Nico Ceresa, Matthew Glieden and Cameron Barger. Back row (L to R): Coach Bill Machi, Dom Dachauer, Nick Piro, Max Small, Johnny Poff, Cole Monroy and Manager Ryan Barger. Not pictured: Nic Doorlay.
11U Hawks team, front row (R to L): Cole McClaskey, Dominic Roca, Jack Mullane, Julian Martinez, Carter Vance, Kayleb Miller. Back row (R to L): Mike Barnett, Logan Algar, Coach Mike Mullane, Pete Berardini, Coach Carlo Roca, Dimond Loosli, John Peterson, Sean Railton and Manager Eric McClaskey.
14U Hawks team, front row (L to R): Logan Taylor, Jaden Reganit, Jack Harris, Gabe Osti, Conner Sullivan, Andy Hamat. Back Row (L to R): Coach Don Wildes, Joey Soberon, Logan Gowdy, Will VanHolten, Cole Monroy, Andrew MciIntyre, Jackson Mitchell, Nick Piro and Coach Doug Seandel. Not pictured are coaches Erik Hutslar and Juan Gil. ourcommunityfocus.com • august 2015
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