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Editor's note: Because of

space concerns, the diaries of

coaches Dave Stauffer and

Dave Miller will appear in

Tuesday's Youth Page.

VALERIE ESTRELLA

SECOND BASE/OUTFIELD

Well, what can I say about the World Series? It brought memories

back from last year when we won it all. As you know, we didn't win it

this year, but I still walk with my head held high like the champ I

was last year. I have no regrets. We all tried our best. I still

think WEST IS THE BEST!

CLAIRE GROSSMAN

OUTFIELD

While on my trip to the World Series, I came to understand what it

truly means to be a part of a team. No matter what position you play,

how many outs you make or how many errors you commit, when a team

like this comes together and plays with their hearts, it's no longer

14 individual players, it's one great team.

This summer I had the opportunity that little boys and girls dream

of all their lives and only wish to someday do. This summer I had the

privilege of playing with an amazing team in the Western Regionals

and the World Series. Traveling with this team was a great experience

that taught me many things. A bond between a team like this is like

no other and the memories that were shared will never be forgotten.

In the end, it's not how many runs were scored, how many outs were

made or what the scores of each game were, but the friendships

strengthened and formed, and the knowledge that something great was

achieved by this team. I will never forget the fun times that I

shared with this team and will always treasure my Little League

memories and experiences.

PRISCILLA LOPEZ

SECOND BASE/SHORTSTOP

Well, what can I say about Kentucky? Even though we didn't win

first place this year, it was still an awesome experience. It was fun

playing with new players. I made some new friends. I'm also really

glad that I got to meet Kirsten Slouber ... I love that girl!

One thing that made Kentucky really interesting was being in a

room with Kristal, Linda and Valerie. Those girls are crazy. I LOVE

THEM!

Playing for the World Series is something that I'm never going to

forget. When I grow up and get old, I'll still be telling my

grandkids about it. I'll be telling them how I got to play with girls

from all over the world. I especially had a lot of fun meeting the

team from Europe. They were such friendly and funny girls.

One thing that I will always remember about Kentucky is showing

all the players how Valerie, Linda and I got down when we danced.

I'll never forget how we would blast Avril Lavigne's songs in our