Dominic Alvaraz Voted MVP of Sunset League

Dominic Alvarez of Huntington Beach High School, a three-year starter, was named the most valuable player of the Sunset League in a vote of the league’s baseball coaches. Alvarez batted .313 and had a 4-2 record as a pitcher.

Westminster, which finished third in the league after it forfeited its final league victory, dominated the first team with four selections, including standout junior Ryan Klesko. Klesko batted .480 and was 4-2 on the mound.

The coaches’ teams:

FIRST TEAM

Pitchers Dominic Alvarez Hunt. Beach Chris Barrilla Edison Brian Stubbs Westminster Infielders Robbie Carabba Marina Gerad Cawhorn Hunt. Beach Gary Christopherson Ocean View John Del Paggetto Fount. Valley Outfielders Mark Brenner Ocean View Joe Maisano Westminster Ben Mendoza Westminster Catcher Mark Dodd Fount. Valley Utility Ryan Klesko Westminster Designated Hitter Eric Crocker Marina

SECOND TEAM

Pitchers--Brett Grebe (Westminster) and Steve Montgomery (Fountain Valley); Infielders--Bill Bertucci (Edison), Joe Pence (Edison), Dave Rodriguez (Westminster) and Mark Whitcher (Edison); Outfielders--Steve Grack (Fountain Valley), Steve Jio (Marina) and Brian Mena (Huntington Beach); Catcher--Daryl Mead (Edison); Utility--Tom Flores (Huntington Beach); Designated Hitter--Chance Agnew (Huntington Beach).