Briefly in sports

Huntington Valley Little League has announced four upcoming sign-up

dates for its 2002 season. The first registration day is Saturday from 1

to 4 p.m. at Wardlow Field, 9191 Pioneer Ave., near Magnolia Street and

Adams Avenue.

All players must bring the following items for the registration

process: original birth certificate, proof of residency -- such as

current utility bill with printed address and payment for fees due. Any

boy or girl age 5 to 16 as of July 31, who lives within the boundaries of

Huntington Valley Little League is eligible to sign up.

The costs per division are as follows: T-ball, $75; Minor A, B and

Majors, $90; Junior, $125 and Senior, $125.

Future registration dates include Nov. 17-18 and Dec. 15.

For more information call (714) 968-5229.

Ball commits to Pepperdine

Kelsey Ball, a senior guard/forward on the Huntington Beach High

girls’ basketball team, has committed to Pepperdine University, Coach

Ryan Bettencourt announced earlier this week. Ball averaged 14 points per

game last season.