Citrus Heights Little League

The History of Citrus Heights Little League Official Little League came to Citrus Heights in 1958 as the community kept growing. Ralph Hammond spearheaded the movement and served as the league’s first president. Others responsible for the organization were Myrl Dossey, John McGrath, James Hyatt, Bill Aylesworth, Joe Giusti, Larry Burton and HR Lankford. Sylvan School offered its facilities for the first year. Through the generosity of LJ McDonald, two acres of land was made available on Watson Way and Old Auburn Road for a Little League Diamond. “McDonald Field” was constructed by volunteer labor and donated materials. Citrus Heights Little League is one of 9 little leagues within California's District 5 (over the years several leagues have merged together). District 5 was created in 1958 and is one of the original 33 California Districts. In 1966, District 54 was formed and was spun off of District 5. Current District 5 Little Leagues: Arcade Creek Little League - ACLL Arden Little League - ALL Carmichael Little League - CLL Citrus Heights Little League - CHLL College Glen Little League - CGLL Fair Oaks/Orangevale Little League - FOVLL Northridge Little League - NRLL Rancho Cordova Little League - RCLL Rosemont Little League - RLL Sunrise Little League - SLL Citrus Heights Little League Presidents Founded in 1958, the inaugural President of Citrus Little League was Mr. Ralph Hammond. Below is a list of the past and present Presidents of Citrus Heights Little League. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of them for their tireless efforts and dedication in sustaining our league for so many years. 1958 - = Ralph Hammond - 2018 = Mara Crist 2019 - 2019 = Audrey Connolly 2019 - 2019 = Mike Wallen (Vice President stepped in) 2019 - 2022 = Robert Olivas 2022-2023 = Richard Poppert Jr. 2023-2024 = Tahoe Arbogast 2024-2025 = Daniel Gomez