Both IYAA 8U Boys Coach Pitch teams take 1st and 3rd to finish 2013 season

Image: Italy Gold’s, Jalyn Wallace(1), rounds second base on his way to an inside the park home run against Maypearl to help propel Italy to a 8U boys championship victory.

Italy Gold’s, Jalyn Wallace(1), rounds second base on his way to an inside the park home run against Maypearl to help propel Italy to a 8U boys championship victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chance heads to second base.

Chance heads to second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gold’s Gavin Ramirez(6) tags a Maypearl runner out at third base as teammate, Jalyn Wallace(1), approves of the result.

Italy Gold’s Gavin Ramirez(6) tags a Maypearl runner out at third base as teammate, Jalyn Wallace(1), approves of the result. (Barry Byers)

Image: Easton Viator(4), blasts a triple into centerfield against Maypearl’s defense.

Easton Viator(4), blasts a triple into centerfield against Maypearl’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hagen looks to make something happen for Italy Gold.

Hagen looks to make something happen for Italy Gold.

Image: Safe! Italy Gold scores another run thanks to Cohen.

Safe! Italy Gold scores another run thanks to Cohen. (Barry Byers)

Image: Easton Viator(4) scores a run for Italy Gold.

Easton Viator(4) scores a run for Italy Gold. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gavin Ramirez(6) tags out another Maypearl runner trying to reach third base.

Gavin Ramirez(6) tags out another Maypearl runner trying to reach third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gold catcher, Taylor Sparks(7), hustles after a hit ball.

Italy Gold catcher, Taylor Sparks(7), hustles after a hit ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jay connects on a pitch.

Jay connects on a pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clayton Hellner(5) gets a lick and hurries to first base.

Clayton Hellner(5) gets a lick and hurries to first base.

Image: During Maypearl’s last chance at bat, Italy Gold’s, Jalyn Wallace(1), touches first base for the first out while bating a Maypearl runner to round third and head for home.

During Maypearl’s last chance at bat, Italy Gold’s, Jalyn Wallace(1), touches first base for the first out while bating a Maypearl runner to round third and head for home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maypearl takes the bait and Jalyn Wallace(1) throws the ball to teammate Gavin Ramirez(6) who makes the tag at third to catch the greedy Maypearl runner trying to slide back to the bag for the second out. Maypearl’s next batter struck out to end the game with Italy Gold earning the championship with an 11-7 victory.

Maypearl takes the bait and Jalyn Wallace(1) throws the ball to teammate Gavin Ramirez(6) who makes the tag at third to catch the greedy Maypearl runner trying to slide back to the bag for the second out. Maypearl’s next batter struck out to end the game with Italy Gold earning the championship with an 11-7 victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: A poster commemorating the IYAA 8U boys coach pitch championship! Italy Gold was sponsored by Stiles Land & Cattle.

A poster commemorating the IYAA 8U boys coach pitch championship! Italy Gold was sponsored by Stiles Land & Cattle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy White’s second baseman, Austin Cate, covers a grounder and then tosses the ball to first baseman, John Hall(9).

Italy White’s second baseman, Austin Cate, covers a grounder and then tosses the ball to first baseman, John Hall(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Ready to run!

Ready to run! (Barry Byers)

Image: Stepping on home plate to complete his home run is Italy White’s, John Hall(9), as his mother, Latoya Hall, celebrates in the stands.

Stepping on home plate to complete his home run is Italy White’s, John Hall(9), as his mother, Latoya Hall, celebrates in the stands. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hayden makes the tag from his catcher’s position after second baseman, Austin Cate, put the relay throw on the money.

Hayden makes the tag from his catcher’s position after second baseman, Austin Cate, put the relay throw on the money. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy White’s Dustin Duke(4) hits a single by winning the race to the bag against Maypearl.

Italy White’s Dustin Duke(4) hits a single by winning the race to the bag against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: A solo homerun by Italy White’s John Hall(9).

A solo homerun by Italy White’s John Hall(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Brody Hugghins scores a another run for Italy White’s cause.

Brody Hugghins scores a another run for Italy White’s cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Hayden Ellis, who had a well-rounded game, hustles after a foul ball for Italy White.

Catcher Hayden Ellis, who had a well-rounded game, hustles after a foul ball for Italy White. (Barry Byers)

Image: Right fielder, Bryce Ballard(2) throws the ball into the infield after a Maypearl hit.

Right fielder, Bryce Ballard(2) throws the ball into the infield after a Maypearl hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: A poster commemorating the IYAA 8U boys coach pitch 3rd Place finish! Italy White was sponsored by Cate Welding.

A poster commemorating the IYAA 8U boys coach pitch 3rd Place finish! Italy White was sponsored by Cate Welding. (Barry Byers)

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