Pony League Represents Colton on Road to West Zone Championship by Breeanna Jent - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Pony League Represents Colton on Road to West Zone Championship

By Breeanna Jent, Staff Writer
August 6, 2015 at 08:54am. Views: 208

It was just a few days notice when the Colton Pony Baseball Boys U16 All Stars team got the invitation to play in San Jose this Saturday, Aug. 1. It was one step closer to the West Zone Championship. After besting opponent Moreno Valley in a tournament on Monday, July 27, last Friday afternoon the team made their way to California's Bay area to play Kirkland LUX from Arizona on Saturday for the chance to move on to the championship game in Indiana. In order to raise funds, the team held two fundraisers during the week: the first a car wash at Taco Joes, and the second a dinner fundraiser held Thursday evening. The funds, explained the team's Assistant Coach John Murillo, helped the team cover the cost of fuel and food, while the Pony Baseball league covered the cost of the rooms. Several community members and leaders joined forces to help raise the approximate $1,200 the team needed to cover the trip, many of whom came out to personally deliver donation checks at the dinner fundraiser Thursday night. DJ Cynthia provided music at the event. But though the team was working on only a few day's notice to make the trip, they were more than happy to receive the invitation. With an outstanding season of 12-2, the team said they were more than ready to show their skills on the field. "Making it this far feels really good," said Noah Murillo, 16, who plays catcher. "At this age level, there are so many obstacles that these kids go through," said Murillo, Noah's father. "It was great to see them come together this season as a team and as a family." Bill Alvarado's son, Bill IV, is another member of the team, and Alvarado commented on the amazing growth he's seen in the young men. "I'm a proud dad," said Alvarado. "I'm proud to watch them out there on the field and turn from boys into men. I've known a lot of these kids for six to eight years myself, and coached a lot of them too. I've watched these guys go out there and make these wins." Lisa Alvarado, Alvarado's mother and Bill IV's grandmother, said, "I'm thrilled they made it this far. They seem confident and they look really good." Alex McKeehan, son of Team Manager Andy McKeehan, covers several positions, playing pitcher, first base and third base. "It's a great group of guys and we've all been playing together for a long time," McKeehan, 16, said. "This is our first time up there and we've been strong this season." Last Saturday's game kicked off at 2:30 p.m. and the team was representing Colton in San Jose, one of only two teams representing Southern California, alongside Covina. Colton bested their opponent, Arizona's Kirkland, 5-1 on Saturday, with Colton's Dominic Tejada pitching a 5-score defending game and Lucas Mower going three for three with three runs batted in. Their win on Saturday advanced them to another on Sunday, Aug. 2, where they took on opponent Los Gatos Legends, from Santa Clara. Colton led the game up until the 7th inning on Sunday, ultimately taking a narrow loss with the final 5-4 score, said Murillo. "That was a good game. Even some of the organizers and directors said it was one of the best games they've seen in six years, that's how good it was," said Murillo. Colton went against Covina on Monday afternoon at 2:30 for the chance to head to Indiana for the Champisonship game later in August. At time of press Monday, the score of that game was yet unknown.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 673

Athlete of the Week Christopher Michael Lemos, Redlands High School Junior and Varsity Quarterback, proudly represents the Terriers with his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1027

Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.redlands.edu/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 2546

The University of Redlands Department of Theatre and Dance will present Día de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales November 5 through 8, 2026. Stories told by grandparents often become treasured parts of a family's history. Some are humorous, others mysterious, and many carry lessons that remain meaningful long after the storyteller is gone.

Photo Courtesy of: UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 732

A remote wildfire-monitoring camera overlooks a Southern California landscape. Redlands has partnered with UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program to improve monitoring of areas near northern Redlands and the Santa Ana River wash.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.akspl.org/events/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1396

Annual ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will bring American history to life on November 21. On a November morning in Redlands, the sounds of fifes, drums and historic artillery will offer residents an opportunity to experience a chapter of American history that continues to influence the nation more than 160 years after the Civil War.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:18pm. Views: 636

The first years of a child's life are filled with milestones that families often remember forever. A baby's first smile, the first attempt to crawl and the first spoken words are moments of celebration. They can also bring questions, uncertainty and new responsibilities for parents learning how to care for a growing child.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.csusb.edu/

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 712

CSUSB’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has earned recognition for it for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse and supportive physics department, earning the Bronze Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Physics & Astronomy SEA Change program.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 1605

Operation Green Light returns November 4–11, encouraging residents to recognize military service and help veterans connect with available resources. As darkness settles over San Bernardino during the first week of November, green lights will illuminate several county buildings, transforming familiar government facilities into visible reminders of the sacrifices made by America's military veterans.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.authentikusa.com/

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 774

As America's most famous highway celebrates its centennial in 2026, San Bernardino reflects on the road that helped shape its neighborhoods, businesses and identity. Long before interstate highways became the preferred routes for cross-country travel, motorists making their way through San Bernardino followed a road that would become one of the most recognizable highways in American history.

Photo Courtesy of: Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 594

Muscoy Elementary students join SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, Board of Education President Mayra Ceballos, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Sandra Rodriguez and Dr. Tasha Doizan, Director MaryRone Goodwin and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for the official ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the school’s new outdoor learning center.

Photo Courtesy of: https://riversiderecord.org/; A photo of Moreno Valley City Hall. (Alicia Ramirez/The Riverside Record) Credit: (Photo by Alicia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 861

A city is often judged by what residents experience every day: the condition of its streets, the reliability of public services, the availability of recreational programs and the ease of obtaining information from local government. Behind those everyday experiences are departments and employees whose work rarely attracts national attention.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 803

Athlete of the Week Zachary Scott Perez, Senior at John W. North High School, is recognized as Athlete of the Week for his dedication and accomplishments as a student athlete.

--> -->