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Stepping Up to the Plate For 2008

By: Justin Swofford

You know when it is Spring in Lathrop for, baseball fans, parents, and players alike join in a

grand kick-off ceremony for the Lathrop Little League's newest season.

In accordance with yearly tradition, each of this year's teams was introduced and stood by

while the Little League staff, (headed by President Sabrina Nunes,) proceeded with the

formalities.

Among the activities was the presentation of colors by Lathrop's local Boy Scout Troop, as

well as the singing of the National Anthem by Lathrop Little Leaguer and Manteca Youth Focus

alum Gabriel Castellanos.

Lathrop Elementary School Principal David Silveira took part in the first pitch of the season,

and raffle prizes were also given out as an incentive for pre-season fundraising.

The entire team of parents, kids, coaches, and sponsors eagerly await another riveting ball

season. However, the 2008 season is also one of impending challenges, one of which is the

ongoing construction projects at Valverde Park, the League's stomping grounds. While some

claim that construction could cease as early as mid-summer, others dispute this estimate,

suggesting that the project will not see completion until as late as winter. Nonetheless, the

League will play on in the face of this challenge, and is expected to play occasionally at

Sangalang Park.

Lathrop Little League was founded by Frank Cavaco in 1989 he is also the owner of our local

publication The Lathrop RUSH.

This year's new Board of Directors is as follows:

Sabrina Nunes: President; Registrar

Yvette Sharisnejad: Team Parent Coordinator

Tony Castro: Vice President, Umpire and Chief

Dan Koenig: Information Officer

Richard Rallios: Ways and Means

Rhonda Rallios: Secretary and Treasurer

Sebastian Nunes: Minor B and Tee Ball

Chuck Garcia: Equipment Manager

Mary Jo Cantu: Player Agent

The League would like to thank the many sponsors who have contributed to making this year's season the best ever. Good luck and have fun!

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