Jun 22 vs. Destin:
In a closely contested game, the Minor B American League All-Stars managed by
Bill Mullen defeated the Destin All-Stars Saturday 7 to 5. With two on and 2 out
in the bottom of the sixth, Steve Britton sealed the victory for Niceville by
making a strong throw from right field to nail a Destin runner at 3rd. For
Niceville Alexander Alford went 2 for 3 with a run scored at the plate and threw
out 2 runners attempting to steal. Besides the game ending throw, Steve Britton
was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Soliel Stanley was 3 for 3 with 1 run scored. And
Greg Friedman reached base 3 times with 2 runs scored.
Jun 24 vs. Shalimar:
The Niceville Valparaiso Minor B All Stars broke out to a big lead early,
then coasted to a 12-4 win over host Shalimar Monday. Niceville scored 5 runs in
each of the first 2 innings to take a 10 to 4 lead, then shut down the Shalimar
offense over the final three innings. Niceville Valparaiso retired 10 of the
last 11 batters to seal the victory. Destin Nichols was responsible for 5 of the
15 Shalimar outs. Greg Friedman had a Triple, 2 RBI's, a run scored and a stolen
base. Will Mullen went 2 for 3 with a run scored, a double, a triple and 5
RBI's. Both Taylor Saris and Alexander Alford contributed 2 runs each.
Jun 26 vs. DeFuniak Springs:
The bats came to life early as the Niceville Valparaiso Minor B All Stars
pounded out 16 runs on 24 hits in the first 4 innings enroute to a 18-7 win over
Defuniak Springs. NVLL scored the winning runs with 2 outs in the top of the
fifth inning. 10 different players scored runs for Niceville, Alexander Alford
was 3 for 4 with 4 runs scored, 2 RBI's and 2 stolen bases. Alford at the
catcher position also shut down Defuniak by allowing no stolen bases. Steve
Britton was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 stolen bases. Amani Beliveau had 2
hits and 2 stolen bases with 2 runs scored. Hunter Brock was 1 for 1 with a
stolen base and one run scored, Soliel Stanley & Taylor Saris each had 2
hits and 2 stolen bases.
Jun 28 vs. DeFuniak Springs:
The Niceville-Valparaiso Minor B American League All-Stars defeated Defuniak
Springs Friday Night 10-9 to clinch the Division 1 East Championship Title.
NVLL's defense stood firm to hold off a determined Defuniak Springs. Each member
of the team contributed to this east division championship. Alexander "Big
Al" Alford went 3 for 4 with 2 stolen bases. Will Mullen contributed 2 runs
scored and 2 RBI's. Hunter Brock went 2 for 2 and Steve Britton went 2 for 3
with a stolen base and 2 RBI's. Also, Greg Friedman went 2 for 3 and had a
stolen base.
The American League East Champions will face the National League West
Division Champions on Jul 1 for the District 1 Championship.
Jul 1 vs. NVLL National:
In arguably their best played game of the tournament, the Niceville
Valparaiso Minor B American League All Stars beat the National League All Stars
Monday night 8 - 0 to win the District Championship. The Amercian League team
was undefeated through the tournament. Though everyone on the team contributed,
the bottom of the order especially came through for the American League team,
scoring 6 of the 8 runs.
Soleil Stanley was 3 for 4 with 1 run scored and 3 RBI's. Amani Beliveau was
1 for 3 at the plate with 2 runs scored, 2 stolen bases and several good plays
at third. Destin Nichols reached base twice in three attempts and made several
good stops at shortstop. Greg Friedman was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and
another good game at first. Hunter Brock was 2 for 2 with a run scored. And
Michael Andrews was 1 for 1 with a run scored and several assists at pitcher.

Team Photo
Top Row: Coach Steve Alford, Coach Travis Junger, Manager Bill Mullen
3rd Row Left to Right: Michael Andrews, Nicholas Junger, Zach Jenkins, Steve
Britton, Greg Friedman
2nd Row, Left to Right: Hunter Brock, Amani Beliveau, Will Mullen,
Alexander Alford, Destin Nichols
1st Row Bottom left to Right (Sitting): Soliel Stanley, Taylor Saris