Maui Central East Team Advances to State Little League Tourney

By Wendy Osher

Bronsen Prieto (left) joins teammates in the post game festivities at Iron Maehara Stadium in Wailuku. Photo by Wendy Osher.

The Maui Central East Little League team advances to the state tournament on O’ahu after winning the District 3 Championship game at Iron Maehara Stadium in Wailuku on Monday.

The Central East team defeated Kihei in five innings, with a final score of 20-4.

The team of 13- and 14-year-olds are competing in the Junior Division.  They will travel to O’ahu next month for the state event taking place July 15-20, 2011 at Kailua High School.

The 12-member team is led by Head Coach James Legsay.

Maui Central East takes the plate during the District 3 Championship game under the lights of Iron Maehara Stadium on Monday night. Photo by Wendy Osher.