Kent Little League 2009
Boys 11-12 All-Star Team
District 10 Champions !!!!!
Congratulations to the following 11 players who will represent Kent Little League in this years summer tournament.
The team will be managed by Claude Ciancio and coached by Chris Kryzsko
Kade Kryzsko, Kramer Sims, Colin Cinkovich, Mike Ciancio, Jake Roes, Spencer Greene, Andrew Spring, Brendan Collins, Austin Luquin, Jake Burns, Darold Thach.
State Championship Summaries
Game 1 Saturday July 25th
The Kent 12 year old all-stars lost a tough one today, falling to Bainbridge Island 8-5.
Kent got off to a quick start in the bottom of the first when Mike Ciancio singled sharply to center and Andrew Spring followed with a colossal 275 foot home run to right field. In the third, after a Colin Cinkovich single and Ciancio double, Spring came up big again with a single to right scoring two more runs. After a Kramer Sims Single, Spencer Greene hit a shot to right for Kent's fifth and final score.
In the meantime, Kade Kryzsko was baffling the Bainbridge hitters only two hits into the fifth. However, in the fifth, Bainbridge broke loose scoring four runs, benefiting from few seeing-eye hits. They added four more in the sixth to take the lead. The Kent 12s did not go quietly, getting the first two men on to start the bottom of the sixth. However, the rally fell short.
The Kent 12s resume the state tournament at 7:30 pm on Monday, July 27.
Game 2 Kent lost a heartbreaker last night to Salomon Creek 10-9 to be eliminated from this years tournament. A valiant effort from the Kent team saw them fall short in the bottom of the 6th with two outs. Winning the District 10 title is a tough task which the team accomplished but to get to regionals takes a little more luck and a good draw. The team played hard and we are all proud of them for what they have achieved, even if it fell short of their goals. Congratulations to all involved and for the effort and commitment this year.
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District Summaries
Game #4 Summary Kent Wins 6 -5 against Auburn in the Championship Game.
The Kent 12 year old all-stars won the District 10 championship today, defeating a tough and talented group from Auburn.
After falling behind early, Kent mounted a rally in the 5th inning. With the bases loaded and two runs already in, Kade Kryzsko crushed a grand slam over the center field fence, propelling Kent to a 6-4 lead. Jake Burns battled hard on the mound, allowing only three earned runs on only four hits into the 5th inning. Kramer Sims took over on hill and shut down Auburn's final attempt at a comeback. The defense was stellar today with Jake Roes, Jake Burns, Kramer Sims, Mike Ciancio, Austin Luquin and Brendan Collins making Auburn earn everything. In the end, great pitching, solid defense and Kade's big blast proved too much for Auburn to overcome.
It is now on to the state championship. The state tournament begins on Saturday the 25th of July in Port Orchard.
Game One.:
The 12 year olds started out this year's District 10 tournament with a convincing win, beating Federal Way American Little League, 8-2. Andrew Spring led the way at the plate, slugging two home runs. Kramer Sims hit a homer of his own and Darold Thach was 3 for 3. Overall, Kent recorded 13 hits and the Federal Way pitching was unable to strike out a single batter the entire game. Kade Kryzsko turned in a solid effort on the mound, holding the Federal Way bats to only 4 hits. Jake Roes closed the game, recording the final four outs without surrendering a hit.
The Kent 12's continue their tournament on Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 am against Steel Lake. Come out to Sunset Park in Auburn to cheer on the team!
Game Two Photos
Game Two:
Jake Burns pitched 5 solid innings, scattering 8 hits, and Colin Cinkovich closed to door in the 6th as the Kent 12's grabbed a 11-7 win over a good hitting Steel Lake Team. Kramer Sims belted two home runs and both Mike Ciancio and Kade Kryzsko added long balls of their own to lead the Kent offense. Brendan Collins and Andrew Spring both added key 2 RBI singles.
The Kent 12's next game is Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 pm agaist Federal Way National at Sunset Park in Auburn. We hope to see you there!
Game 3 Winners Bracket Final. Game Three Photos
The Kent 12s advanced to the District 10 finals by beating Federal Way National, 10-7 on Wednesday night.
Kade Kryzsko pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing just 2 earned runs and only six hits, and Kramer Sims came in saved the game, recording the final outs against the heart of the Federal Way line-up.
Kade also contributed a momentum grabbing home run in the third to put Kent in the lead. Andrew Spring soon followed with a blast of his own, crushing a deep dinger to center field. This was immediately followed by Kramer Sims' first home run of the night. Kramer later continued his hot hitting, going yard a second time. Mike Ciancio recorded three hits and Spencer Greene, Colin Cinkovich, Brendan Collins, Austin Luquin and Jake Roes all added hits as well.
Kent plays for the District 10 championship this Saturday, July 18 at Sunset Park in Auburn.