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Little League tryouts were last week and over 100 players showed up.

According to Little League President Lou Banuelos, there will be 9 minor league teams, 4 major league, two juniors, 6 rookie and 7 T-ball, for a total of 340 players.

Opening day is March 19 at 9 a.m. Banuelos said he was looking forward to watching baseball on Saturday afternoons.

"We are still going strong and there is no better program in Pahrump," he said.

Note: We do this as a courtesy to the Little League and we will do this for any other sports program if you send us the pictures or contact sports editor Vern Hee at vhee@pvtimes.com

 

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