Everett All Star Mason Carmona hugs pitcher Jimi Orr (34) after closing out the game for a win over Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
EVERETT — It was a little league extravaganza at Phil Johnson Ballfields on Wednesday night.
The 12u, 11u, and 10u baseball All-Star teams for Everett Little League and others gathered for a slew of games in their respective district tournaments.
The event showcased the rise in participation for Everett Little League after the lost COVID season.
And the night was a sweeo for the Everett teams.
In the 12u games, Everett beat Lake Stevens 6-4. In the 11u game, Everett topped Mille Creek 13-5. And in the 10-u game, Everett held off Marysville 11-10.
The next round for all teams was scheduled for Thursday night at Phil Johnson Ballfields.
The 12u state tournament begins on July 15, and 11u and 10u on July 22.
Everett All Star Evan Brunni fields a grounder to short and throws out the runner against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star Carson Philips smacks a ball foul before ultimately drawing a walk in an at bat against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star Joel Dellino deals a pitch against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Ray Flores runs to first after putting the ball in play against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Gabriel Ortiz rounds third and heads home to put his team up against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star Weston Cross slides in at home against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Evan Brunni delivers from the mound against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Waylon van de Wouw hits a ball right back to the Lake Stevens pitcher during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Ethan Nelson charges and fields a grounder at third against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star Jaxson Pugmire secures a pop fly at second base against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star catcher Weston Cross chats with pitcher Joel Dellino before the start of an inning against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Ray Flores slides in safe at second between two Lake Stevens middle infielders during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens All Star Jo Jo Valdez pitches in relief against Everett during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett All Star Jimi Orr turns a 6-3 double play on a hard grounder up the middle against Lake Stevens during a 12u Little League matchup on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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