FRENCH VALLEY – The French Valley Pony 8U Machine Pitch All Stars recently clinched the Pinto Navy Region championship, adding a second banner to the team’s growing legacy. Throughout five games over their victorious weekend, the boys held opponents to just nine total runs while racking up an impressive 49 runs at the plate. Their defense stayed tight, hustling for key outs, while their bats stayed hot from the first pitch to the last.
This performance continues a strong tradition for the French Valley Baseball & Softball Association. All Star teams from the region have a history of advancing past district tournaments and earning top placements at sectional and regional levels. Notable age groups like Pinto Machine Pitch, Mustang and Shetland have seen rosters filled with local athletes go deep into tournament play, collecting top-three finishes at events such as the Moreno Valley Warm Up and Fallbrook, and regularly progressing to regional competition. A more complete record of past All Star teams, rosters and standout moments can be found on the association’s website, although the historical page is currently under construction.
For the players and coaches, earning a second championship banner was a moment of pure excitement. Their recent run also took them to the prestigious Pony World Series in Moreno Valley this past weekend, but results from that appearance have not yet been released. There is no doubt the team’s hard work and spirit was on full display. More information and updates about the team’s journey will be available soon at www.fvbsa.com.
Congratulations to the French Valley Pony 8U Machine Pitch All Stars for their achievement and the positive energy they bring to local baseball. The entire community looks forward to following what’s next for this talented group.
Athletes and families in Southwest Riverside County are encouraged to share their own All-Star stories with Sports Editor JP Raineri by emailing sports@reedermedia.com.
