DATE: JUNE 15, 2002

MEDIA CONTACT: RAMONA VARGAS, COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
(213) 989-2154 - CALL (323) 377-5432 FROM 6/10/02 TO 6/24/02

WWW.LAJCC.ORG
350 S. Bixel Street, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 888-52-LAWSG

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES BEGIN FIRST ROUNDS OF SUMMER TOURNAMENT

LOS ANGELES - The preliminary rounds of the L.A. Watts Summer Games began June 15, as nearly 280 schools gathered together in nine sports for exciting competition.

The football tournament featured several top teams, including Dominguez, Westchester and Belmont. Water polo heated up between Culver City, Louisville and California, with games ending in overtime.
Basketball was held at 14 sites, featuring 64 boys teams and 64 girls teams competing for the titles. Other events included soccer, baseball, tennis and softball. More exciting competition is scheduled for the second rounds on June 16 at L.A. Southwest College, Cerritos College, and 14 area high schools

All events are free and open to the public. Schedules, brackets, and registered teams can be found on the Games website at www.lajcc.org, or call toll free for additional information: 888.52.LAWSG.

Click below for results:
June 15, 2002
June 16, 2002

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