AAA Little Leaguers dominate with perfect 18-0

The Canyon Lake Little League California District 28 AAA Champion Rangers made city history when it finished the season with a perfect 18-0 record and outscored its opponents 258-22.

When it came time for the postseason and The District 28 Tournament of Champions, the team continued to win. During the tournament, which was played last week, the team won four straight games, giving up a total of only two hits and outscoring its opponents, 59-0.

Manager Aaron Ruppe, and Coaches Eric Frega, Joe Zagone, and Kurt Eash. Players: Knox Emerson, Chase Ruppe, Thomas Little, Jaxone Zagone, and Sam Eash. Wesley Murdough, Dominic Frega, Isa Rasool, Tatum Tolibas, Jacqueline Rubio, Catherine Rubio, and Cruz Dulicchio.Photo provided by Eric Frega

“There really are not enough words to explain how proud we are of this team and how they played together this season,” Eric Frega, a coach, said. “They rallied together and made history. I think all of us can say that they exceeded all our expectations.”