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UPDATE: Pep Rally Tonight To Support Softball Team Going to World Series
Pep Rally at 6:30 p.m. for New City All Stars - State Champs, Regional Champs, World Series Contenders.
New City Little League’s 11 – 12 Softball All Stars are on their way to the Little League World Series in Portland, OR. And you can cheer them on at the 6:30 p.m. Pep Rally at Zukor Park.
The 2011 11 – 12 Softball All Stars are making history with each pitch as the first softball team to represent the New City Little League in the Little League World Series. They are also the first representative from the state of New York since 2000 and have been making people proud every step of the way.
“It is a dream come true,” said President of New City Little League Lon Hoffstein. “It is totally surreal. We are all thrilled for the children. They play their hearts out, they are great kids and it’s just an excitement to watch them. We are just so proud of them.”
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The girls seemed calm and relaxed during practice on Wednesday, as if it was just another practice for just another game. The sidelines were a different story. Every parent had a smile on their face and rightfully so. After all, this team of All Stars from New City is doing what every other team has ever wanted to do.
“This is so great for them, once in a lifetime,” said Frankie Palumbo, father of New City All Star Gabby Palumbo. “We started all this on a Friday night back in June, with an 18-inning game against Nanuet. If we were clairvoyant, we would have realized what an unbelievable ride this was going to be.”
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Despite the hectic situation they find themselves in, a few of the girls were able to take time out during practice to let Patch and the community in on just how exciting and memorable this ride has been. Watch the video to see what they had to say.
There will be a pep rally at 6:30 p.m. this evening at Zukor Park. So stop off and support a group of outstanding young ladies who are doing the best they can to represent New City, New York, the Eastern Region and themselves at the 2011 Little League World Series.
While Little League International pays the cost of the trip for the players and their coaches, families who want to attend the series must pay their own way. The New City Little League is seeking donations to help familes pay their expenses. Several thousand dollars has already been contributed by local businesses and organizations. Donations can be sent to:
New City Little League
PO Box 81
New City, NY 10956
