Central East Maui captured the 2016 Hawaii Little League Senior State Championship after defeating Pearl City 7-4 on Sunday at Ala Wai Field. It was the second win for the newly crowned champions over Pearl City (7-4, 7-4) in the double elimination format championship tournament. Central East Maui finished the tournament at 3-0 while Pearl City finished even at 2-2.
Jyrah Lalim earned the win for Central East Maui. Cade Halemanu got the start for Pearl City.
Central East Maui moves on the 2016 West Regional Tournament scheduled for July 19 -25 in Sacramento, California.
Central East Maui
2016 Hawaii Little League Senior State Champions!
Congratulations and Good luck at the regionals!
Photo by Barry Villamil | barry@mypearlcity.com
Pearl City
2016 Hawaii Little League Senior State Championship Runner-up!
Congratulations to our team and coaches
for a well played championship tournament!
Photo by Barry Villamil | barry@mypearlcity.com
Photo by Barry Villamil | barry@mypearlcity.com
Central East Maui.starting pitcher Jyrah Lalim earned the
championship win with a seven inning complete game performance
Photo by Barry Villamil | barry@mypearlcity.com
Cade Halemanu got the start for Pearl City before being
relieved in the top of the seventh inning by Brannon Liu.