Hawaii Tribune-Herald · Jun 9, 2015
Little League: Hilo claims 9-10 district title
NAALEHU – Journey Leialoha held a shaved ice in one hand and a baseball in the other as he gave his postgame interview. He was most excited when he talked about a tool he’d just earned – someone owes the man a new bat.
Leialoha hit a home run Monday as the 9-10 All-Stars did what teams from Hilo of all ages do best. They bashed the ball with regularity, beating North Hawaii 14-1 in the District 4 Little League championship game.
“My mom said if I hit it over the fence, then she’s going to buy me a new bat,” Leialoha said.
Perhaps it will come in time for Hilo’s trip to states, a tournament that runs June 18-22 at Central Oahu Regional Park.