“Battleground Los Angeles” was the theme for this years West Conference Championship in West Covina, Ca. Like always, there was a huge turn out from the SoCal based teams but CenCal, NorCal, Arizona and Utah/Colorado were also represented.

Thanks to all who supported the 6th Annual Law Enforcement Desert Shootout Tournament on May 10th and 11th at the Golden Eagle Complex in Sparks, NV.

First thing before I write this article. I want to thank Carlos Rodriguez, Dave Bernhardt, Mike Donovan, and Mike Kletzky for helping me run, organize, shop, barter, etc.

Wow! 2O years and feels like yesterday. Its hard not to reflect back to the beginning with those epic battles between NY Metro and Cal Quake,20 years ago and truly feel so fortunate to be able to cross paths with so many great people and make so many great friends over the years. It doesn't get any better than that and the entire time being able to honor my friend and keeping his name, Brian Aselton, alive. Words cant describe how thankful I am to each and everyone that I've come in contact with, throughout those years.

Representing the cream of the crop of law enforcement softball from across the nation, 87 teams took to the field to show their talent. The weekend resulted in Champions in 5 Divisions, a new Home Run King, and 13 new Hall of Fame Inductees.