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Lemon Grove Little League

About Us

Lemon Grove Little League (LGLL) was founded in 1956, originally in Dist. 42.

First Chartered in 1960 with 8 teams. Braves, Cubs, Dodgers, Indians, Tigers, Yankees, Orioles and Pirates.
Each team Sponsored but a Local Business. a $150 team sponsorship covered the cost of Jersey, Caps, Balls and a Bats. Among those to first sponsor a team are Mr. Al Burke ( Braves) and Lemon Grove Lions Club ( Yankees).

Later the Monterey Heights Park, where the fields are located was renamed to the Al Burke Fields.

District 66

Within the framework of Little League International, LGLL is one of 10 leagues that comprise California District 66. District 66 is one of 4 districts in California Section 7, and Section 7 is one of 8 Sections in California Division 3. California Division 3 is one of 8 representatives in Little League’s Western Region, which in turn is one of the 8 United States Regions identified by Little League International.

Tournament of Champions

Majors

2014 – Lemon Grove Little League
2015 – Lemon Grove Little League
2022 – Lemon Grove Little League

Minors
2011 – Lemon Grove Little League
2013 – Lemon Grove Little League

Juniors
2025- Lemon Grove Little League

District 66 winners at Section 7

Seniors
2012 – Lemon Grove Little League (US Champs)
2018 – Lemon Grove Little League
2024 - Lemon Grove Little League/Spring Valley Little League
2025- Lemon Grove Little League/Spring Valley Little League

Juniors
2018 – Lemon Grove Little League

Little League
2008 – Lemon Grove Little League

Section 7 Winners

2025 - Lemon Grove Little League/Spring Valley Little League

Southern California winners
2025 - Lemon Grove Little League/Spring Valley Little League

Regional Winners
2025 Western Region Senior Division -Lemon Grove Little League/Spring Valley Little League

History Making Season

The Lemon Grove Little League, which kicked off its 2012 season March 2, had a big year in 2012.
League President was Art Martinez.

The Senior League All-Stars competed in the 2012 World Series in Bangor, Maine and returned home with a national championship.

1961 All Stars

DAVID DOANE FIELD

To help celebrate the 60th anniversary of professional baseball in San Diego in 1996, the San Diego Padres baseball club began refurbishing baseball diamonds where youngsters throughout the region (including Baja California) could play ball in clean, safe settings. Through club funding, corporate, community and fan support, the Padres have dedicated 42 Little Padres Parks. Little Padres Parks have big-league landscaping, scoreboards, and signature palm trees in the outfield.

League President at the time David Doane, applied and was granted the help of the Padres. Lemon Grove Little League Lemon Grove Dedicated was held in March 25th 2006.

As both president of Lemon Grove Little League, and board member for District 66, David’s 20 years of service to the Lemon Grove community was recognized and awarded with a Key-to-the-City. Part of his legacy lives forever at DAVID DOANE FIELD.

Juniors (12-14)
2016 – Lemon Grove Little League
2025- Lemon Grove Little League

Intermediate (11-13)
2019 – Lemon Grove Little League

Little League (10 – 12)

2014 – Lemon Grove Little League
2015 – Lemon Grove Little League
2018 – Lemon Grove Little League

9 – 11 Yr olds
2014 – Lemon Grove Little League
2017 – Lemon Grove Little League
2022 – Lemon Grove Little League
2024 - Lemon Grove Little League

8-9-10 Yr olds
2012 – Lemon Grove Little League
2013 – Lemon Grove Little League
2021 – Lemon Grove Little League
2023 - Lemon Grove Little League

8 – 10 Yr olds Softball
2013 – Lemon Grove Little League
2024 - Lemon Grove Little League

9-11 Yr old Softball
2025- Lemon Grove Little League

Little League Softball
2025- Lemon Grove Little League

Past Presidents

Past Presidents:
Joe Hromada 1979-1980
Ben Sedlickas 1980-1982
Richard Kennerly 1982-1983
Jim Walsh 1985-1987
Dale Gifford 1987-1988
Larry Bradford 1988-1989
Michael Schultz 1996-1997
Shawn Sawyer 2000-2001
Veronica Durbin 2003-2004
David Doane 2005-2007
Kevin Darby 2007-2008
Art Martinez 2009-2012
Steve Gulley 2013-2014
Ken Spence2014-2015
Matt Pendleton 2015-2017
Thomas Deibler 2017-2018
Andy Richardson 2018-2019
Christine Neer 2019-2020
Anibal Preciado 2020-2025

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