Tag: West Region

Little League Diamond Leader Discussion: Jeff Palazzola

A former Little Leaguer® himself, Jeff Palazzola always knew that one day he would return to the field as a coach; so, when his son signed up for his first […]

MLB and MiLB Clubs Set to Team Up to Host Little League® Days Again in 2025

Opening Day is officially here and Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) clubs across the nation are teaming up once again to host Little League® Days this […]

An Inside Look into the 2024 Girls with Game® 50 (#GWG50) Grant Recipients

For more than five decades, female athletes, coaches, and volunteers have made a lasting impact both on a Little League® diamond and in their communities. Honoring these 50 years of […]

Umpires Set for the 2025 Little League® Baseball and Softball West Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the West Region tournaments across all divisions in 2025: Little League Baseball® – San Bernardino, Calif. Michael […]

Tee Ball to Banana Ball: Bronson Balholm’s Journey from Little League® to The Party Animals

Anyone who grew up being a baseball fan knows there are nine defensive positions on the field. As a player, you might play more than one over the years, or […]

Corey Wright Named Senior Director, Cody Shimp Joins Central Region Staff as Assistant Director

Little League® International is pleased to announce the elevation of Corey Wright to Senior Director of Regional Operations and the hiring of Cody Shimp as its new Central Region Assistant […]

Longtime California Volunteer, Jeffrey Ahrens, Remembered

An administrator for California District 51 for 35 years, Jeffrey Ahrens, passed away on September 21, at the age of 75. Mr. Ahrens was born in Fairberry, Nebraska, to Idonna […]

#GWG50 Staff Spotlight: Kituwah “Kit” Golden

For the November edition of the #GWG50 Staff Spotlights, enjoy this first-person letter from Kituwah “Kit” Golden, Little League® West Region Director, as she walks you through her own #GWG50 […]

Little League® International Remembers Arizona District 5 Assistant District Administrator Steven Lefler

Little League® International mourns the passing of Steven Lefler, 73, Assistant District Administrator for Arizona District 5. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Lefler moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he […]

A “Full-Count Conversation” with Maria Pepe Little League Baseball® Legacy Series Umpire Angela Noury

In 1988, Angela Noury’s mother, Robin, aspired to volunteer her time as a Little League® umpire. However, at the time, she was not taken seriously by her male counterparts and […]