River City High School relocated in 2009 to the beautiful new campus located on Jefferson Boulevard and Linden Avenue. Seems such a shame that the City of West Sacramento and Washington Unified School district can't get together to turn these fields into a sports complex/baseball park to benefit the kids in our City.
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"WestSac" Memories,
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Thank you Linda Balakin Boerlin for sharing this great photo of some of the parents and volunteers working on the Washingon Little League ball field. Per Linda "This pic was in the News Ledger circa 1960’s. I believe it was a work party at the baseball diamond. I don’t know all the men but recognize Ernie Otten, Sam Tripp, Dave Meza, and possibly Don Kimbrell and Bob Horrel. The original Washington Little League Diamonds were located next door to the Broderick Post Office on Sacramento Avenue.
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at 9:00 AM there will be a Field Work Day at Washington Little League diamonds (Alyce Norman-Bryte Little League Fields at Todhunter and Carrie Street. Bring your shovels and garden tools with you if you are interested in giving them a hand. See more on their Facebook page. This year, the West Sacramento Little League will be inter-leaguing with Washington Little League
and also using the Washington Fields for many games since they have too
many teams to play only at Memorial Park.
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| Washington Little League Volunteers Circa 1960 |
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Home Town Heros,
Sports
| Ralph Sabin, President Washington Little League ethansabin63@yahoo.com Don Schlie, President, West Sacramento Little League. ddonsc@cityofwestsacramento.org |
Be sure and try the Homemade chips and Onion Dip at Raley Field! Yummy and delicious the kids went back for more!
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Family Fun,
Food,
Sports
You can bet we all had a cold one in hand as we watched the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on NBC tonight to see the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron. From 27 July until 12 August 2012 we will be tuned in to root for our Team USA! Thank you to Walmart in West Sacramento for allowing us this photo opportunity.
Our River Cats are kicking it this season and beat the Colorado Sky Sox in both home games last Saturday eve and Sunday afternoon. The fireworks at the end of the game were an awesome finale to a great night.
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Sports
Many thanks to Janine Gibford for sharing this beautiful photo. Janine said that she shot it just before the game started at the Rivercats opening night.
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Sports
This painting of Eric Byrnes hangs at Raley field. Eric was recruited by the A's in 1998 and played for our River Cats in 2000. Eric announced his retirement from Major League Baseball earlier this year and lives in Half Moon Bay.
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The River City Raiders beat Rocklin High School 22-17 in a very exciting playoff game Friday Night. They will play Grant High School next week. Photo by Memories For Generations by De'Onna Jack.
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Sports
Thank you Keiko Mertz for sharing these great photos of the River City High School Boys Water Polo team. They finished their season with 5 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie.
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Sports
Tom washed his Raider floor mats to bring his team luck. I've never been a great football fan but since we have been playing in a Fantasy Football League this season it is much more fun to spend our Sunday's in front of the TV!
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Barry Zito's River Cat's jersey is proudly displayed at Raley Field. Zito began the 2000 season in AAA with the Sacramento River Cats. He pitched 101 2/3 innings in 18 starts, going 8–5 with a 3.19 ERA, 91 strikeouts, and 41 walks.
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WS Natives Mark and Matt Salazar went to Game one of the World Series. Mark got interviewed and used as the model for an editorial cartoon. He said he emphasized “WEST” when telling them where he lived so they would get it right... They did. The quip “Giants in one,” is quintessential Salazar. Thanks Matt H....
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Life in West Sacramento,
Sports
West Sacramento was well represented at the Lake of the Pines Annual Triathlon in Auburn yesterday. Congratulations guys!
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Out and About,
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Thank you Sarah Sieck for sharing this great pix of her Jr. Raider in full gear! See this website for more information on the River City Jr. Raiders Youth Football in West Sacramento. http://rcjrfootball.com/homepage.html
This .6 mile jogging loop runs along the holding pond behind Station 45 on Lake Washington Boulevard. Maybe we'll see you there one morning--I'll be the one walking...!
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Sports
De'Onna Jack shares these great pix from the West Sac Girls All Star playoff game. De'Onna comments: "I don't care who you are are where you are, this was a heck of a game. Wow! N.CA Dist 6 Little League Softball Gm 11-12 div. West Sac Girls vs Rio Linda Girls in Championship Gm. If Rio Linda wins they push it to an if game, if WS wins, it's all over & they win. Well, by the second inning, Rio Linda was ahead 8-0. WS came back and fought with so much heart, they tied the game in 5th inning, held Rio scoreless in 6th and came up bot of 6th, 1 out runner on 2nd & Alexis Bennie hits a shot, Jade scores, game over...West Sac Wins. 9-8...What a game. Hat's off to Rio Linda they played a heck of a game. Here is just one exciting picture of the Manager Mr Rob Dodd. MFGBDJ"
The West Sacramento Little League All Stars won the Junior League Championship Tuesday Night at Bridgeway Island Park! Go Alex!!
