Huntingdon Valley (HV) had 9 total players named to the All-American Legion Team tonight. Leading the way as 1st teamers for HV is Philadelphia University Freshman and team Captain Jake Madnick (catcher), Lower Moreland High School Senior Lou Palmer (DH), Penn State Abington Freshmen Jesse Goldstein (Outfield) and Germantown Friends Senior Nick Rittler (Outfield).
"Anytime you have 4 First Team All-League players on one team it makes you think that you might have had a better record then you ended up with but in this case it isnt the fact" Coach Evan Horn said, "Jake played with 100% fire and heart this season and deserved any award that could be given to any player. Jake wears his heart on his sleeve and I just love the way he became a leader this season. Lou started off slow but really kicked it in to gear the second half of the season. Lou started to believe in his ability and the results came after. Jess was one of our team MVP's. He really improved over the season and the best part about his season was the incredible defense he played every game. Nick was a huge surprise for me. He didnt start the season as a starter but when given a chance took complete control of his chance and ran with it all the way to 1st team honors"
HV also placed 2 players as 2nd Team All-League players. Penn State Abington Sophomore Brian Camp (pitcher) and Penn State Altona Freshman Jared Licht (Shortstop)
"Our 2 second team players could have easily been first team players but they where up against some really good players" Horn continued "Jared was another one of them players who just always is looking to learn the game and get better. Jared is a truly a great player and yet a better person, he will be impossible to replace next season. Brian was our team MVP and came in 3rd for league's MVP as well. Brian was a bull dog on the mound and gave me everything you could on the field. Brian grew as the season went on and developed the pitching mind that makes pitchers become really good pitchers"
HV received 3 Honerable Mentions as well. Lower Moreland Senior Ross "Chips" Goodman (Pitcher), Lower Moreland Senior Cal Palmer (Second Base) and Abington High School Senior Chris Ruhl (1st Base).
"Chips (Ross) was all I thought he would be" Horn said "He pitched every 3rd game and was really cheated out of about 4 wins. He never really got any run support. Cal was as steady as you can be in the field. Cal made just about every play in the field and its nice to say before a ball is hit that you hope it goes to him because you know the play is over. His hitting was consistant all season. Chris was a great team leader that seemed to excel at the coaching style of mine. Chris a always on the top of his game and never let anything bother him. He is going to be a huge part of next seasons team"
HV is off until it goes to Rehoboth Beach for a tournament on Friday Aug 5th-7th
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