Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

Congratulations to Citrus Park and Palma Ceia!

Not only are the Citrus Park Little Leaguers representing the Southeast US at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, but their Big League Softball team is representing the South in the Big League World Series Softball in Kalamazoo, MI.

The softball team beat host St. Petersburg (District 12) to get to the World Series, and has already played the round robin games, going 1-3.  Their last consolation game (today at 11am) will determine final placement.

Congratulations also goes out to the Palma Ceia Little League Junior Softball team for getting to the Little League Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, WA.  They will play in today’s consolation final at 5pm.

But the Little League Baseball gets the most attention.

Citrus Park’s little leaguers beat Alabama in the Southeast Regional Tournament finals to move on to the World Series with 15 other teams from around the world.  Citrus Park’s round robin schedule looks like this:

• GAME 1 against Midwest winner Canyon Lake (Rapid City, SD) Friday, Aug. 15, 2pm on ESPN
• GAME 14 against West winner Waipio (Waipahu, HI) Sunday, Aug. 17, 8pm on ESPN2
• GAME 19 against New England winner Shelton National (Shelton, CT) Monday, Aug. 18, 6pm on ESPN2

If they win all of those, they move on to the semifinals which begin Wednesday, Aug. 20.

We wish Citrus Park players, coaches, parents and neighbors the best of luck - have a great time!

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