Royals win Poway city championship

The Poway American Little League Major Royals won the Poway city championship on June 14 by defeating the Poway National Pirates, 7-1.

The Royals’ win brings the city championship trophy back to PALL after a one-year absence.

The Royals finished the season with an overall record of 21.3 They were led by manager Paul Klepsch and assistant coaches Rob Nigro and Alan Gaswirth. The Pirates were led by manager Ted Kroepel and assistant coaches Kevin Cafagna and Graham Flight.

“Hats off to those that made it to the city championship this year,” Klepsch said. “It’s been a long season. All of the players have worked hard to get here. I’m happy to send the 12-year-old players off with some good memories.”

In other championship games, the Poway American Minor B Angels defeated the Poway National Minor B Pirates 4-2 while the Minor A game between the Poway American Angels and Poway National Pirates was called in the seventh inning with the score tied 12-12.