by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com

Claremont Little League’s seven All-Star teams recently began their postseason tournaments, each team vying for a District 20 title and hoping for more.

8-year-olds (2-2)

The youngest Claremont Little League All-Stars were eliminated from District 20 postseason play June 17 with an 11-2 loss to Glendora American, 11-2, The team opened its postseason with an 8-5 win over Glendora American on June 13 then lost to La Verne, 16-8, on June 15, sending them to the double elimination bracket. There they beat San Dimas, 17-7, on June 16 before losing to Glendora American the following day, sending them home for the season.

Claremont Little League’s 12-year-old All-Star teams doffs their caps after easily handling Pomona American, 17-7, on Wednesday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

9-year-olds (1-2)

The 9-year-olds’ postseason ended June 17 after a wild loss to Glendora National, 13-10. The team began the tournament with a 9-3 loss to La Verne on June 13 sending them into to the double elimination bracket, where they easily handled Pomona’s Ted Greene, 13-2, on June 16. Glendora National ended their season the following day.

10-year-olds (0-0)

The 10s play Glendora American at 5 p.m. Friday at Marchant Park, 425 Juanita Ave., San Dimas. If they win they play Glendora National at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. A loss would mean they play a TBD opponent at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 in the double elimination bracket.

11-year-olds (0-0)

The 11s faced Glendora American after press time Thursday at College Park, 100 S. College Ave., Claremont. A win would mean their next game is at 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 29. Should they lose, Glendora National will be their opponent in the double elimination game at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

Pitcher JJ Beck delivers for Claremont Little League’s All-Star 12s on Wednesday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

12-year-olds (1-0)

The 12s, competing for a chance to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, began their postseason Wednesday with a huge 17-7 win against Pomona American at George Manooshian Park, 859 Sierra Madre Ave., Glendora. Next up is La Verne at 5 p.m. Friday, June 26.

13-year-olds (2-0)

The 13-year-olds secured the District 20 title with a 14-0 blowout of San Dimas on June 15 and another easy win, 17-2, June 17 against Pomona’s Ted Greene, both at Griffith Park in Claremont. The District 20 champs move on to the Section 3 tournament versus D18 champs South Pasadena at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 at Hawkins Field, 701 E. Eighth St., Upland.

14-year-olds (0-2)

Claremont’s 14-year-old All Stars lost twice to La Verne, 4-2 on June 19 and 13-1 on June 20, sending them home for the summer.

Claremont Little League 12-year-old All-Star Benny Allen tosses his bat after taking a walk during Wednesday’s 17-7 win against Pomona American. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont Little League 12-year-old All-Star Clayton Sieg makes a diving catch against Pomona American at George Manooshian Park on Wednesday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo