GVS U10s win opener at sub-regional tourney

Calvin Wipf drove in the winning run in the sixth inning and Gino Darke pitched a complete game, leading the Goleta Valley South Little League 10-Under All Stars to a 4-1 win over Golden Hills in the first round of the Sub-Regional Tournament in Long Beach on Thursday.

Wipf drove in Lance Bermudes, who singled and advanced to second base on an error.

Nicky Fell continued his hot hitting, going 2-for-2 with a single in the third inning and a double in the sixth.

Goleta Valley clinched the victory with a double play turned in by third baseman Caden Hodina.

On the mound, Darke struck out six and didn’t allow a walk or earned run

Goleta Valley South returns to action on Saturday.