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Encinitas Team Knocked Out Of Little League Tournament

The Encinitas Little League team lost 5-1 Friday afternoon to the Mountain Ridge Little League team from Las Vegas in a West Regional semifinal, eliminating the team from San Diego County.

It was the second time in three days the two teams had faced each other during the tournament in San Bernardino.

On Wednesday, Encinitas lost to Mountain Ridge, 8-4, but was assured of playing in the semifinal win or lose that day.

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After Friday's win, Mountain Ridge will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Honolulu and the all-star team from the Pacifica American Little League, the Northern California champion. Honolulu defeated Pacifica, 10-5, in a pool play game a week ago.

The semifinal winners will meet in the tournament championship game Saturday, with the winner advancing to the Little League World Series, which is played in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.