By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

South Highline National finished fourth in age 9-10 Little League baseball all-star action for District 7, ending its run with a 17-7 loss to West Seattle on Thursday, June 30.

National opened with a 6-3 victory over PacWest before taking a 13-6 loss at the hands of Rainier District.

National bounced back to beat Seattle Central by a 34-3 score to advance to the game against West Seattle.

PacWest of Burien and SeaTac, meanwhile, bowed out with a 24-2 loss to West Seattle in its first losers bracket game Monday, June 27.

National was managed by Tim Eaton, who was assisted by coaches Clay Procter and Michael Hall.

Players were Jessica Eaton, Timmy Dethlefs, Nik Fletcher, Sawyer Forslund, Johnny Hall, Kenny Hall, Alex LaVassar, Cooper Parker, Kai Praven, Avery Procter, Dylan Stefnik and Oliver Turajski.

PacWest was managed by Blake Bennett and coached by Mike Davey and Jason Williamson.

Players were Layne Bennett, Quincey Brown, Quinn Davey, Quincy Eastman, Andrew Fhong, Hiei Garrett, Michael Gross, Hawke Hansen, Preston Hopp, Luke Logan, Jaden McDaniels, Ethan Munro, Devin Tep and Mason Volle.

Renton eventually won the title over West Seattle and Rainier District came in third.