YOUTH SCENE:

Players stepped up when needed and the team proved its mettle against some of the best NJB teams around.

Coach Roger Webb said it was really a team effort that helped the Fountain Valley NJB eighth-grade all-stars advance so far.

Fountain Valley wrapped up play at the NJB All-Net National Tournament over the weekend at Chapman University, placing second in the eighth-grade division after falling in overtime, 43-39, to Vallejo.

That was the same Vallejo team, Webb said, that his team had lost to by nearly 20 points in its first game of the tournament. Fountain Valley’s Sean Finley hit a three-pointer at the buzzer in the rematch to send the game into overtime.

“It was a real team effort,â€� Webb said. “As we went along in this tournament, we grew up a little bit. Our last game against [Vallejo], we competed very well. They didn’t give an inch.â€�

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OCEAN VIEW LITTLE LEAGUE

Majors Division

Dodgers 2, Padres 1: The Dodgers rode the arms of Ryan Abady and Nick Pratto to the victory. Each pitcher went three innings, while Ryan Gudmunson went the distance for the Padres

Minor A Division

Red Wings 7, Muck Dogs 6: The Muck Dogs grabbed an early lead but could not finish off the undefeated Wings. Nigel Flum led the hitting for the Muck Dogs, going two for two with two RBIs to go with great play at shortstop.

For the Red Wings, Justin Cianca was one for two with three RBIs, including a sacrifice fly for the go-ahead run in the fifth.

Muck Dogs 8, Bulls 6: The Muck Dogs broke out of their two-game losing streak by posting a strong effort against the Bulls. Ben McConnell continued his hitting assault by collecting two hits and an RBI.

For the Bulls, Jeremy Lee was two for three and pitched a strong inning in relief.

Minor B Division

Diamond Jaxx 6, Sea Dogs 6: Starting pitchers Cory Nicholson (Diamond Jaxx) and Kyle Haynes (Sea Dogs) did well for their respective teams. The first hit of the game was a single by Raul Samaniego. Haynes then drove Raul in with an RBI single for the first Sea Dog score. The Diamond Jaxx were held scoreless until an RBI single in the second inning by Dylan Ramirez drove in Colton Meyers.

The Diamond Jaxx and Sea Dogs appeared to be equally matched, but errors plagued the Sea Dogs in the fourth to give the Diamond Jaxx two runs to tie the score at 6.

Hooks 4, Mudcats 3: Jacob Hathcock secured the win with an RBI double.

Mudcats pitchers Will Fowler, Cole Minato and Daniel Williams kept the game moving fast. Hooks pitching by Chandler Forth, Ben Quezada and Hathcock proved equally strong, allowing only one run over five innings.

The Hooks’ Sean Moore started the game with a triple and made it home. Highlights from the Mudcats included a double by Minato.

The Mudcats came back strong in the sixth, with RBIs by Williams and St. Pierre to tie the score at 3. The Hooks rallied in the bottom of the sixth, with base hits by Jack Pelc and Sean Moore before Hathcock’s RBI double.

Farm Division

Mustangs vs. Titans: The Mustangs had a great game against the Titans. Joey Gentiliella had a home run. Matthew Scully had four runs batted in.

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HUNTINGTON VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE

Majors Division

Cubs 12, Dodgers 3: Clay Morris pitched three shutout innings and had his first home run of the season for the Cubs. Jake Scott pitched two good innings and had two doubles. Noah Davis hit two doubles for the Cubs.

Angels 5, Tigers 2: Jake Tenney had a no-hitter until the sixth for the Angels, before Deryk Dustin of the Tigers hit a two-run home run. Daylan Harmeyer of the Angels had two RBIs and a run scored.

Yankees 12, Giants 2: Jake McFetridge struck out 15 in five innings for the Yankees, and he also hit two home runs. Eddie Yost and Justin Mazzone each went three for three, with three doubles for Mazzone and two for Yost.

Jake Ortiz had a great defensive game at third base for the Yankees.