Jourdanton Little League

Content JLL History The first Little League teams from Jourdanton were chartered in 1957. The Board of Directors during this first charter year were : President: C. W. McAllister Vice President: Nolan Brown Secretary: Charlie Belicek, Jr. Treasurer: E. W. MorrisPlayer Agent: Paul Breitkreutz The Jourdanton Little League began with four teams: Braves, Eugene Harrison (Mgr.), Martin Abstract Co. (Sponsor) Giants, Henry Schorsch (Mgr.), Alvin's Garage (Sponsor) Red Sox, Pete Schorsch (Mgr.), Jourdanton Bank (Sponsor) Yankees, Danny Matocha (Mgr.), Morris & Winters Wholesale Oil Agents (Sponsor) Vicki (Simmons) Martinez successfully incorporated softball into the local league in 1987, the 30th year anniversary of Jourdanton Little League. Since the first chartered Little League team has entered competition, ten district titles have been won: 1994 - Jose Gomez (Mgr.): 9 & 10 Year-Old Softball 2002 - Jeffrey Korus (Mgr.): 9 & 10 Year-Old Baseball 2007 - Tricia Taylor (Mgr.): 9 & 10 Year-Old Softball 2008 - David Soward (Mgr.): 9 & 10 Year-Old Baseball 2008 - Tricia Taylor (Mgr.): 10 & 11 Year-Old Softball 2009 - Tricia Taylor (Mgr.): 11 & 12 Year-Old Softball 2010 - Roger Aguero (Mgr.): 10 & 11 Year-Old Softball 2021- Vance Jupe (Mgr.): 10-12 Year-Old Softball 2021- Josh Powell (Mgr.): 10-12 Year-Old Baseball 2021- Jay Powell (Mgr.): 13-14 Year-Old Baseball In July of 2008, nine of the same players from the previous year's District Championship team and two new-comers took the Sectional championship and advanced their way all the way to the Texas West Little League Tournament in Waco, Texas. This 10 & 11-Year-Old Softball team beat the Midway/Waco team to stay in the winner's bracket. Midway battled back to the championship finale and during the game, the JLL team was within 1 pitch of bringing home a State Championship Title when the Midway team forced a double-header after an 8 inning game. The teams played 14 innings of softball that day and JLL ended up with a Runner-Up position. The highest award any member of the Jourdanton Little League has ever received was the Little League Volunteer of the Year Award . This was done in 2004 by Mrs. Rebecca Alviso . The Little League Volunteer of the Year Award was instituted to honor individuals who give selflessly of their time and efforts for the benefit of the children in their communities. These individuals have contributed a spirited and dedicated commitment to the ideals and goals of Little League Baseball. This award was designed to provide local leagues the opportunity to honor a deserving individual with this prestigious distinction. The Little League Volunteer of the Year Award Program was established in 1989 as a vehicle for recognizing the selfless efforts of one million volunteers at the grass-roots level of Little League Baseball and each year. Each year, only one individual receives the honor of being named the Little league Volunteer of the Year. The Jourdanton Little League has had 3 homes in