2026 16U National Championship, Daily Roundup: 6/25

**Bo Jackson Elite – Zalewski 3, Valor National 9** Valor National sent the message early, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first to put this one away before Bo Jackson Elite – Zalewski could find its footing. The outburst was keyed by C Cohen Wood (TN), who cleared the bases with a three-run triple, followed by singles from P. Wilson and K. Watkins that pushed the lead to 5-0. On the mound, OF Brady Bryant (TN) was dominant through three innings, sitting 79-80 (T81) while striking out four on eight whiffs and allowing nothing — no hits, no walks. RHP Braven Linebarger (GA) added a double at the plate, and OF Evan Mims (GA) and Bryant each went 2-for-the-day to keep the offense humming. For Zalewski, SS River Leach (OH; No. 103 state) showed real arm in 1.2 innings, sitting 84-87 (T88) with four strikeouts and seven whiffs against zero walks — a promising relief line on a rough morning.

**Marlins Scout Team 16u 2, SCP 2028 National Cardinal 3** Knotted at two through four innings, SCP 2028 National Cardinal pushed the decisive runs across in the bottom of the fifth to slip past Marlins Scout Team 16u in an 8 a.m. opener at LakePoint 11. Jax Neville delivered the blow, doubling home two to give SCP the lead it wouldn't relinquish. Cohen Taylor and Gunnar Johnson each added a double for the Cardinals, while Griffin O'Connell went 2-for-the-day to round out a balanced offensive effort. For the Marlins, Walter Rieger was the offensive engine, going 2-for-2 with RBI singles in both the third and fifth innings, and RHP Jackson Parker (VA) and OF Trip Mukherjee (VA) each added a double.

**Building Champions 16U 6, Top Tier Roos GA Navy 0** Building Champions 16U blew the game open with a five-run second inning, sending nine men to the plate and never looking back in a shutout victory at LakePoint 12. C. Gonzalez delivered the backbreaker with a two-RBI single, while J. Buchman and Q. Echols each added run-scoring singles to cap the burst. Nathan Hernandez provided the offensive backbone for Building Champions with a two-hit afternoon. For Top Tier Roos GA Navy, 2B Cooper Snook (GA; No. 295 state) was the bright spot despite the lopsided result, working 5.2 innings and generating five whiffs against four hits and one walk, while 3B Rylan Holloway (GA; No. 336 state) went 2-for-the-day and 1B Nate Simmons (TN; No. 58 state) added a double.

USA Prime Southwest 2028 – 5, Canes Southeast/Team GA 4 USA Prime Southwest seized control with a two-run second inning, manufacturing the go-ahead runs early and never surrendering the lead, holding on for a 5-4 final at LakePoint 13. In that pivotal frame, a J. Hill groundout plated one before R. MARTIN singled to push across another, giving Prime Southwest the cushion that defined the game. When Canes pulled within one, J. WINTON singled for two RBIs in the seventh to restore the two-run edge. On the mound, RHP Beckett Moncrief (AR) was sharp in three innings of work — allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out three and generating five whiffs. Offensively, C RHYDER MARTIN (AB) went 2-for-the-day with a triple, while SS CAMPBELL SANSOM (TX) and SS Luke Bocanegra (AR) each added two-hit efforts to fuel the attack.

FBH Angels 16u red broke this one open early, plating three in the first, four more in third to push the lead to 8-0, and finishing with 11 unanswered in a shutout at LakePoint 14. Jenkins sat 81-83 (T84) over four clean innings, striking out four on four whiffs without issuing a walk and surrendering just three hits. At the plate, 2B Jameson Vann (FL) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, including a two-RBI double during the decisive third-inning burst; Christopher Glover added a three-hit afternoon, Jenkins chipped in a double among his two hits, Beau LeCain doubled, and Negron supplied the power with a solo home run in the second.

**Indiana Bulls Select 4, DMV Prospects 2028 4** DMV seized control with a two-run fifth — SS Brady McNatt (MD; No. 36 state) delivering the go-ahead double that plated two and pushed the Prospects to a 3-1 lead — before the teams traded blows over the final two frames and settled for a 4-4 draw. On the mound, OF Drew Bitterman (MD; No. 44 state) was the story, spinning 4.2 innings with 9 strikeouts on 17 whiffs while sitting 79-81 (T82) and surrendering just two hits; 3B Noah Hecht (MD; No. 42 state) added a solo homer in the sixth and went 2-for-the-day. For Indiana Bulls Select, C Tate Clark (IN) was the most productive bat with three hits, and 1B Rowan Simpkins (IN; No. 183 state) doubled; RHP William Koon (IN; No. 190 state) worked 2.2 innings with 3 strikeouts on 6 whiffs, allowing two hits and one walk.

**East Coast Grays National 1, Rawlings Tigers 16U Icon 7** Rawlings Tigers 16U Icon broke a 1-1 tie with a four-run third inning, then added three more in the fourth to pull away comfortably at LakePoint 16. The decisive frame was fueled by a two-RBI single from B. Winterer and an RBI single from T. Horejes. On the mound for East Coast Grays National, Brayden Wise sat 83-85 (T86) and generated 11 whiffs across three innings — seven punchouts against four walks, a ratio that bears watching as he develops his command. At the plate for the Grays, **1B Max Trojanowski (NC)** and Scofield each went 2-for-the-day to account for the bulk of East Coast's offensive production.

ATL Lightning 16U Gold 9, KMS Baseball 16U National 1 ATL Lightning seized control early, erupting for four runs in the top of the first and tacking on two more in the second to go up 6-0 before the game was truly contested. OF Mason Kennerly (GA; No. 60 state) set the tone with an RBI triple in that opening frame, 1B Charlie Jones (GA; No. 135 state) followed with an RBI double, and SS Ryan Dunham (GA; No. 100 state) added an RBI walk to cap the rally. Lightning's lineup kept the pressure on through four innings, finishing with extra-base contributions across the order — SS Anson Nguyen (GA; No. 226 state) went 2-for-the-day with two doubles, while OF Jude Smith (GA; No. 35 state) added two hits including a double, and Dunham chipped in a double of his own. For KMS Baseball, OF Colt Mann (PA) was the lone bright spot, going 3-for-3 to account for the most productive bat on the day.

**Flood City Elite - 28s 3, Blue Ridge Elite 2028 2** Scoreless through four, Flood City Elite - 28s broke the game open with a two-run fifth to seize control for good. A walk to C. Detrick plated the go-ahead run in the frame as Flood City pushed its lead to 3–2, where it stood. RHP Aaron Gaskey (PA; No. 321 national) was the difference-maker on the mound, spinning two innings of no-hit relief with four strikeouts and eight whiffs while sitting 88-90 (T91); 2B Beau Rabel (PA) handled the first 2.2 innings, striking out three with no walks at 80-83 (T84). For Blue Ridge Elite 2028, 3B Talan Morris (VA) provided the offensive highlight with a double, and J. Schiavone's RBI single in the second accounted for the early run.

**MVP Dawgs 5, Canes Midwest American 3** Knotted at three through four innings, MVP Dawgs erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fifth to put the game away. SS Ryan Almasy (VA) was the engine on the mound, racking up 10 whiffs across 3.2 innings while holding Canes Midwest American to three runs. OF Daniel House (VA) delivered the decisive blow — a two-run double that highlighted the five-run frame — while B. Dougherty added an RBI groundout and E. Le singled home another. For Canes Midwest American, Cameron Dixon and Zander Conley each went 2-for-the-day with a double, Lawson Mishler and Mason Monnier each added two-hit efforts, and Hayden Dowell and Jackson Abernathy contributed doubles as well.

**2028 US Elite Mid Atlantic 5, AquaSox Baseball 16U Blue 4** AquaSox jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first — G. Lingerfelt singled home a run and N. Bade added another on a groundout — before 2028 US Elite Mid Atlantic chipped away and grabbed control with a two-run fifth that held up for the win. 3B Ryan Lavendar (MD) was sharp in the loss for Mid Atlantic, generating 10 whiffs and striking out five against zero walks in 4.1 innings. For AquaSox, 1B Grey Lingerfelt (GA; No. 240 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, providing the offensive catalyst in that early frame.

Ascent Athlete 2028 Scout 5, USA Prime Coastal Premier 4 Ascent Athlete 2028 Scout seized control with a four-run third inning, turning a 1-0 lead into a 5-1 advantage that held up the rest of the way. The rally was fueled by an RBI error on B. Moore Jr., a run-scoring single from G. Forsberg, and an RBI groundout by M. Moore. On the mound, RHP Owen Murphy (PA; No. 130 national) was sharp early, sitting 85-88 (T89) with six strikeouts and six whiffs over three innings, and RHP Kayden Wallace (PA; No. 27 state) piled up 13 whiffs and six more strikeouts sitting 83-83 (T84) in relief; RHP Noah MacNeal (PA; No. 42 state) finished it sitting 85-86 (T87), punching out three in the final frame. C Nolan Gratton (PA; No. 10 state) went 2-for-3 with two doubles, while OF Carson Frazier (NJ) added a triple. For USA Prime Coastal Premier, OF RILEY LYNDE (NC) did a little of everything — working three scoreless innings (five whiffs) and going 2-for-3 with a triple at the plate — with OF Gavin Gray (No. 144 state) adding a double, though the four-run hole proved too deep to fully climb out of.

ProStock Baseball Club erupted for five runs in the bottom of the third to turn a 2-2 tie into a commanding 7-2 lead — settling at 6-2 final — and never looked back at Heritage. The decisive frame was fueled by 3B Jett Conner (GA; No. 144 state), whose three-run double was the backbreaker, before W. Dudley drew an RBI walk and OF Hayden Alley (GA; No. 72 state) singled home another. Alley finished 2-for-2, and SS Max Bowman (GA; No. 107 state) added a 2-for-2 effort to pace the ProStock offense. LHP Garrett Evans (GA) was sharp in 2.1 innings — 3 K, zero walks, two hits. For Cadets, OF Eli Stewart (DC) went 3-for-3, and C Gunner Chapman (DC; No. 73 state) doubled to account for the club's offensive highlights.

**East Cobb Yankees 0, Georgia Bombers 16u Daily 1** Georgia Bombers 16u Daily manufactured the game's only run in the bottom of the sixth, when M. Rowland singled home the go-ahead — and ultimately winning — run to complete a 1-0 shutout. John Wyatt Williams was the story on the mound, spinning 5.1 innings of three-hit ball with 8 strikeouts and 16 whiffs, a volume that will draw attention at this level. OF Jackson Clark (GA) closed it out, adding 2 Ks and 6 more whiffs in 1.1 frames despite three walks. For East Cobb, LHP Canon Pettus (GA) was sharp through 4.1 innings — 5 Ks, 7 whiffs, one walk — and RHP Landon Klopp posted 6 whiffs over 1.2 in relief, giving the Yankees' staff little to be ashamed of in a tight, pitcher-dominated morning game.

The Orioles Scout Team 2028 put the game away with a four-run fifth inning, turning a 2-1 edge into the final 7-2 margin. LHP Sean Rodesiler (NC; No. 70 national) was the story on the mound, working 4.1 innings with 8 strikeouts, just 1 walk, and a jaw-dropping 15 whiffs while sitting 87-88 (T89) — a left-hander who commands both sides and misses bats at a high rate. At the plate, OF Elijah Prisciandaro (FL; No. 61 state) went 2-for-, collecting both a triple and a double, including an RBI knock in the decisive fifth; OF Luke Douglas (NC; No. 60 state) added two doubles, and SS Connor Simpson (NC; No. 104 state) contributed a two-hit effort. A. Hampton's RBI groundout and J. May's RBI single also factored into the fifth-inning eruption that closed the door on 16u Wow Factor Nation TN.

**Next Level Brewers Sandlot 16U 6, 16U USA SCOUT – TEAM NIKE U.S. 7** Team Nike U.S. built a five-run cushion through five innings before Next Level Brewers Sandlot erupted for all six of their runs in the top of the sixth, falling one run short of the comeback. The Brewers drew within striking distance on a sacrifice fly by Jackson O'Connor that scored A. Conte, then A. Wolff singled home a run and D. Cochran reached on a hit-by-pitch to force in another, but Nike held on for the 7-6 final. 3B Jamal Burton (GA; No. 306 state) was the story on the mound for Nike, dealing 3.2 innings with seven strikeouts and nine whiffs while sitting 77-83 (T84). At the plate, 2B Colton Perkins (TN) went 2-for-the-day with a double, SS Jaiden Cheverton (TN), OF Nolan Daniels (FL), and RHP Caleb Cowan (GA) each added doubles, and Carlson chipped in a multi-hit effort. For the Brewers, O'Connor delivered a double among his hits.

**DPC 2028 National Ghost SE 7, Upstate Academy Blue 2** DPC 2028 National Ghost SE seized control immediately, erupting for four runs in the top of the first and never looking back. C. Register's two-RBI single was the centerpiece of the opening burst, with K. Coleman adding a run via sacrifice groundout to cap the early damage. Kasen Berry backed the offense by working three innings, sitting 77-80 (T81) with five strikeouts and six whiffs against just one walk on two hits. Wesley Tew (2-for) and Ryland Hill, who doubled, paced the attack at the plate. For Upstate Academy Blue, SS Joseph Lindner (NY) was sharp despite the deficit, sitting 80-83 (T84) while racking up 13 whiffs and six strikeouts over four innings; 3B Jackson Larrabee (NY; No. 67 state) went 2-for, and Charlie Venditti provided a solo shot in the sixth.

**East Cobb Angels 9, Team Elite Platinum 16U White 1** Locked in a 4-1 game through five, East Cobb Angels broke it open with a five-run sixth to pull away at LakePoint 11. RHP Mac Stroud (GA) was a two-way factor, tossing 2.1 hitless innings with three strikeouts and six whiffs before doubling home two runs in the decisive frame; C. Eagle added an RBI single and M. Hughes chipped in a sacrifice fly to cap the burst. C Jackson Ramaley (GA; No. 298 state) went 2-for-the-day with a triple, and C Wes Tilson (GA) contributed a double. For Team Elite Platinum 16U White, Fisher Kennedy logged 3.2 hitless frames — six strikeouts, seven whiffs — in a strong showing, while OF Camden Nicely (SC) went 2-for-2 to provide the lone offensive bright spot.

**Power Baseball 2028 Marucci 10, Ironbridge Showcase 2028 Lowry 2** Power Baseball 2028 Marucci turned a 2-2 deadlock into a rout by erupting for six runs in the bottom of the fifth to pull away 10-2. Markow delivered the big blow, a two-run triple that plated #44 Resnick and #20 Martell, and the inning kept rolling as #14 Barrett drew an RBI walk to score Markow, then #46 Lawrence was hit by a pitch to bring in another. Miadrdle added a double for the winners. For Ironbridge Showcase 2028 Lowry, RHP Dayne Keyser (VA) showed an intriguing arm, sitting 83-87 (T88) with 5 strikeouts and 10 whiffs across 3.2 innings.

**643 DP Tigers 5, Athletes Lab 16U Scout 3** Knotted at 2 through three innings, 643 DP Tigers broke it open with a two-run fourth to seize control at LakePoint 13. C Lee Shanlever was the catalyst, delivering a go-ahead RBI double in that decisive frame, then capping his day with a solo home run in the seventh to finish 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI. 1B Finn McQuade (GA) added a double for the Tigers. For Athletes Lab 16U Scout, SS Willie Loma sat 80-83 (T85) and generated eight whiffs over five innings with five strikeouts, but the offense couldn't overcome the fourth-inning deficit. OF Robbie Satter III (NC) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, LHP Cayden McFalls (NC; No. 69 state) doubled twice, 2B Cole Nemire (NC) and 3B Torre Roper each collected two hits, and 1B Connor Presley (NC) and OF Jimmy Tamuccio (NC) each added a double.

**643 DP Cougars 16U 5, SBA Bolts TN 2028 0** The Cougars wasted no time, plating a run in the top of the first and adding one more in each of the next four innings to complete a methodical 5-0 shutout at LakePoint 14. SS Kingston Jones (GA; No. 367 national) set the tone immediately, doubling in the game's first RBI, and finished 2-for-4 with two doubles; Hunter Dillard added a double of his own. On the mound, RHP Carter Lanxton sat 81-82 (T83) and was downright filthy over 2.2 innings, holding SBA hitless while racking up 5 strikeouts, 7 whiffs, and just 2 walks. For the Bolts, RHP Ryan Bouslog (TN) worked 3.1 innings with 3 K's and 5 whiffs, but the Cougars kept finding ways across — including an RBI single from G. Dorrell in the third.

**Houston Wildcatters Navy 2028 7, Florida Sluggers 2028 0** Houston Wildcatters Navy 2028 broke a 3-0 game open with four runs in the bottom of the sixth, turning a well-pitched contest into a statement. The engine all afternoon was OF Colt Sampson (TX), who sat 82-85 (T86) and generated 21 whiffs over 6.2 innings, striking out 12 while allowing just one hit and walking nobody — a dominant, efficient line that will force callbacks. In the sixth, RHP Blaine Heinold (TX) delivered the backbreaker with a two-RBI double, then stole home to cap the burst; SS Jonathan Massey (TX) added an RBI single in the same frame. OF Brayden Brooks (TX; No. 95 state) and Massey each went 2-for-the-day with a double, while SS Callen Corley (TX; No. 117 state) contributed two hits and C Kyle Vasan (TX) doubled as well. Florida Sluggers had no answer offensively.

Midland National 16u seized control with a three-run sixth that stretched a one-run lead to 7-4, putting the game away after Mid Atlantic Orioles 2028 had battled back to knot things at four. The pitching story belonged to Midland National: RHP Alex Potter (TN; No. 394 national) dominated 5.1 innings with 9 strikeouts, 16 whiffs, and zero walks, sitting 74-88 (T89), and RHP Cullen Garner (FL; No. 222 national) slammed the door with a perfect final frame — 3 Ks on 8 whiffs, sitting 89-91 (T92). For the Orioles, Jon Michael Lee delivered the biggest swing, a two-run homer in the fifth that knotted it at four, while OF Henry Rotter's RBI double and K. Hostetler's RBI single had sparked the third-inning rally; C Hunter Callahan (VA) and SS Matthew Ye (VA) each went 2-for-the-day. SS Brett Paciorek (TN; No. 46 national) paced Midland National offensively with two hits and a triple.

**Dirtbags Signature 16U 1, Ghost National 16U 4** Ghost National seized control early, plating two in the bottom of the first — including a run when Q. Marshall reached on an error — and never relinquished the lead, adding an insurance run in the sixth to close out the 4-1 decision. RHP Kevin Gallagher (No. 42 state) was the story on the mound, working 6.2 innings and racking up 11 strikeouts on 12 whiffs while sitting 83-85 (T86) and allowing just five hits and one walk; RHP Anthony Dufour (No. 105 state) backed him with a two-hit performance at the plate, while 3B Alex Noble (CA; No. 59 state), OF Cameron Reinhardt (PA; No. 124 state), and OF William Oliver (TX) each doubled. For Dirtbags, SS Cody Kaufman (SC) flashed arm strength sitting 79-83 (T84) over 3.1 innings with three strikeouts, and 2B Che Aamodt (NC; No. 159 state) went 2-for-3, with C. Whittemore singling home the club's lone run in the fourth.

**Virginia Vols 6, 16U Rangers National Scout 2** Locked in a 2-2 tie through five, Virginia Vols blew the game open with a four-run sixth to pull away for the win. The big blow came when SS Evan Eberts (VA) reached on error with the bases loaded, driving in three, and Z. Bilthuis followed with an RBI single to cap the frame. Virginia's Carson Dietz set the tone on the mound, working 4.1 innings without allowing a hit, sitting 82-84 (T85) while piling up 6 strikeouts and 10 whiffs against four walks. Eberts finished with two hits on the day to anchor the offense. For the Rangers, RHP Jackson Martin (GA) battled through 4.0 innings, fanning four and generating 5 whiffs while sitting 79-80 (T81); B. Burroughs drove in the Rangers' first run on a groundout in the opening frame.

KMA 16u 8, 9ers 2028 National 0 KMA 16u blew the game open with eight runs in the bottom of the fourth, turning a scoreless affair into a mercy-rule finish at Heritage. On the mound, RHP Louis DeSalvo (KY) was sharp through 3.1 innings, sitting 77-79 (T81) while generating eight whiffs and striking out four without issuing a walk. At the plate, 1B Mason Willis (KY) delivered the biggest blow — a two-RBI double in the fourth — and OF Kaysen Thompson (KY) went 2-for-the-day with a two-RBI single in the same frame; B. Thacker added an RBI single to cap the outburst.

**South Oakland A's (Flores) 9, Top Tier IN 16U American 1** South Oakland A's (Flores) broke the game open immediately, erupting for four runs in the top of the first on a grand slam by C Chase Steger (MI; No. 22 state), and never looked back — they led 7-0 after two innings and coasted to a nine-run victory at Adairsville Varsity. RHP Harrison Wyse (OH; No. 54 state) set the tone on the mound, working two hitless frames with four strikeouts and 11 whiffs while sitting 85-88 (T90); RHP DJ Taylor (MI; No. 41 state) followed with 1.2 hitless innings of his own, adding four more punchouts and eight whiffs sitting 81-83 (T87). At the plate, RHP John Lulgjuraj (MI; No. 34 state) went 2-for-2 with a triple, SS Jackson Mansfield (MI) went 2-for-2 with two doubles, 3B Jaxon Distelrath (MI; No. 39 state) doubled in a run in the second, and 1B Tristan Spencer (MI; No. 298 national) added a two-RBI single to cap the Oakland second-inning surge.

**East Cobb Astros 15U 2, Legacy Baseball 2028 Team 4** Scoreless through four, Legacy Baseball 2028 Team erupted for four runs in the bottom of the fifth to put the game away. The decisive blow came from 1B Noah Burt (SC), whose two-run double capped a three-RBI effort and broke the game open; D. Brown added an RBI walk in the same frame to push the lead to four. OF Devin Cutts (SC) also went 1-for-1 with a double to pace the Legacy offense. For East Cobb Astros 15U, N. Idol plated a run in the fourth when he reached on an error, accounting for one of the club's two tallies.

Diamond Jacks Super 16s 2028 15, MAD Mavericks National 16U 3 Diamond Jacks blew this one open immediately, erupting for six runs in the top of the first and never looking back, pushing the lead to 11–0 through two innings before settling into a 15–3 final. C Addison Adornato (NJ; No. 38 state) doubled home a run and 2B Gavin Ross (NJ; No. 28 state) singled in another during that decisive first-inning burst. SS Luca Catanzarite (NJ; No. 14 state) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, while Ross and Adornato each added two hits with a double apiece; 3B Brogan Perreault (No. 41 state) and LHP Matthew Filiaci (NJ; No. 21 state) each chipped in a double as well. On the mound, RHP Michael Donahue (NJ; No. 76 state) sat 80-83 (T84) over two innings, striking out five on six whiffs without issuing a walk, before RHP Stephen Verdolini (PA) took over and was even sharper — sat 85-88 (T89), fanning five on 12 whiffs across two hitless innings. For MAD Mavericks, Hutsell provided the lone highlight with a two-run home run in the third.

**East Cobb Astros 16u Texas 10, Dirtbags United 16u 0** East Cobb Astros 16u Texas turned a scoreless game into a rout by erupting for seven runs in the bottom of the third, then added three more in the fourth to close out the 10-0 run-rule victory. The big frame was spread across the lineup — Q. Best delivered an RBI sacrifice groundball, C. Adams plated a run on a fielder's choice, and A. Pelt singled in another to key the burst. On the mound, Coi Sommers was efficient through 3.2 innings, posting three strikeouts, five whiffs, and a clean walk sheet while allowing just two hits against Dirtbags United.

**643 DP Cougars 3, Halos National 2028 9** Tied at three through four, Halos National 2028 blew the game open with a five-run fifth to put it away at Rockmart Baseball Field. The decisive blow came from 2B Audie Matter (WI), who cleared the bases with a grand slam to give the Halos a lead they wouldn't relinquish. A. Krapf added a sacrifice fly to cap the inning at nine. On the offensive side, RHP Caleb Scheel (WI; No. 32 state) and C Tavin Nass (WI; No. 25 state) each went 2-for-the-day, while LHP Landon Hagland (WI; No. 18 state) tripled. For 643 DP Cougars, SS Garrett Wilkerson (GA) was a two-hit presence at the top of the order, and SS Kingsley Loursso doubled, with C. Michelson's sacrifice fly accounting for the Cougars' first-inning run.

**Baseball Portal – TRW 28's 7, Canes Great Lakes 16U Premier 3** Tied at one through two innings, Baseball Portal – TRW 28's erupted for five runs in the top of the third to break the game open and cruise to a 7-3 final. The rally's centerpiece was a two-run triple by Ryder Estes, who finished 3-for-the-day with that extra-base knock; R. Castillo worked a walk and OF Gianni Heidenberg (MD; No. 45 state) singled to keep the line moving. LHP Law Abston (AL) was the story on the mound, working 5.1 innings and racking up 11 strikeouts on 17 whiffs while scattering five hits. Luke Walen added a double among his two hits for the winners. For the Canes, RHP Aaron DeMott (IN) sat 74-79 (T81) over three innings, punching out three with five whiffs and no walks, while OF Jaxon Miller (IN; No. 215 state) went 2-for-his-day at the plate.

**Dirtbags All Blacks 16U 13, 16U Commonwealth Xpress 1** Dirtbags All Blacks 16U sent the game away early, erupting for five runs in the top of the first and never looking back in a 13-1 final at LakePoint 10. The big blow came when Holt laced a three-run double to score Hamm, Cusack, and Selph, capping the decisive frame. On the mound, OF Riley D'Angelo (NC) opened with 2.0 sharp innings — sat 83-84 (T85), four strikeouts, seven whiffs, no walks — before 1B Aidan Gamble (PA; No. 30 state) took over and dealt 1.2 hitless frames, sat 83-86 (T87), adding six whiffs of his own. At the plate, SS Cooper Stiscak (PA; No. 309 national) went 2-for-the-day with a triple, 3B Tyler Sharp (NC; No. 63 state) added a triple, and Holt finished 2-for-2 with his two-bagger.

NJ Rebels Arsenal 2028 Scout jumped out to a 4-0 lead with a four-run first inning — R. Flack singled home a run, A. Checchio drew an RBI walk, and W. Haggard plated another on a fielder's choice — but Mashfactory-Drabick 16u answered with four of their own in the third, seized the lead for good in the fourth, and pulled away with a four-run sixth to complete the 9-4 victory. For Mashfactory-Drabick, SS Peyton Drabick (OH; No. 20 state) went 1-for-the-day with a double, while 1B Brock Bourquin provided a multi-hit effort with two singles. For NJ Rebels, OF Patrick Keown (NJ) supplied the standout offensive moment with a double in a 1-for-1 showing.

**Rhino 16u K's 3, Philadelphia Area Baseball 16U 1** Scoreless through four, Rhino 16u K's broke through with a two-run fifth to seize control and never look back. OF Chase Cunningham (IL) delivered the go-ahead blow with a run-scoring double, while T. Dazey had added an RBI single earlier in the frame to knot it before Cunningham put Rhino ahead for good. RHP Weston Ensign (IL; No. 44 state) also contributed a double at the plate. For Philadelphia Area Baseball, LHP Carter Zetusky (NJ; No. 99 state) was sharp despite the loss, sitting 80-82 (T83) while generating 18 whiffs and fanning five across 6.2 innings; C Seamus Gray provided the club's offensive highlight with a double, and J. Singleton drove in the lone run on a sacrifice fly in the fourth.

**643 DP Tigers 4, SBA Bolts American 3** Trailing 3-1 heading to the seventh, 643 DP Tigers got a solo shot from RHP Benjamin Graffagnino (GA) to plate the go-ahead run and hold on for a one-run decision. The Tigers built their early lead on an unconventional RBI — a strikeout in the third — before SBA Bolts American surged back with a three-run sixth, highlighted by L. Hensley's two-run single that briefly flipped the game. On the mound, RHP Henry Waidelich (GA) worked 4.2 innings with 4 strikeouts, 8 whiffs, and just one walk before OF Dillon Thomas (GA; No. 263 state) shut the door over the final two frames — sitting 79-81 (T82), fanning three and issuing no walks on one hit. SS Cole Harrison (GA) added a double for the Tigers. For SBA, SS Ronin Ketchum (AR; No. 21 state) went 1-for-his-day with a double.

**Athletics Scout Team 5, Pa Rebels 2028 National 0** Scoreless through three, Athletics Scout Team broke through in the top of the fourth and never looked back, pushing across two runs on a two-RBI single by C Spencer Schiff (IN; No. 261 national) to open the scoring and ultimately complete a five-inning shutout. OF Ryker McCully (OK; No. 14 state) was the story on the mound, working 4.1 innings and generating 8 whiffs while striking out five on 80-82 (T83) — efficient and lively for a two-way prospect. At the plate, OF Cutter Boggs (WV) went 3-for-3 to pace the lineup, while SS Dylan Murphy (IN; No. 80 national) added a double among his two hits, and C Alex Hood (KY; No. 27 state) and RHP Seth Maybury (OH; No. 296 national) each went 2-for-2 alongside Schiff's two-hit effort. Hood singled home a run in the fifth to push the lead to four. Pa Rebels had no answers offensively, held to two hits against an Athletics squad that controlled the game wire to wire.

**CBA Scout 16U 3, 5 Star Virginia 16u Black 2028 11** Holding a 3-1 lead through three, 5 Star Virginia 16u Black 2028 broke the game open with a seven-run fourth to pull away comfortably. The frame featured RBI singles from 2B Jeidenniel Figueroa (VA), A. Cruz, and 3B Dean Callahan (VA) as Virginia sent the game out of reach. On the mound, Cruz was sharp through his three innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three and generating six whiffs against one walk. At the plate, Figueroa went 2-for-the-day with a double, Callahan added a multi-hit effort, and 2B Cory Pasiliao (VA) also collected two hits; Seinko Augins contributed a triple, and 2B Kingston Wade (VA) doubled. For CBA Scout, Brayden English went 2-for-the-day with a double, and Daniel Perez added a pair of hits.

**Ninth Inning Royals 2, Show NE 16u Showcase 1** Ninth Inning Royals seized control in the top of the first, plating two runs that proved to be the difference in a tight 2-1 win, with RHP Russ Prophater (GA) delivering a key RBI double in that opening frame. Bennett Vick worked four innings of five-hit ball, striking out five and generating seven whiffs while sitting 80-81 (T82) to preserve the lead. 3B Aiden Oates (GA; No. 111 state) and C Braxton Lovett (GA; No. 170 state) each doubled for the Royals. For Show NE, Ryan bowdridge was sharp in three innings — sat 83-85 (T86), fanned three, and allowed just one hit with no walks, generating six whiffs — while Pinette went 2-for-the-day and Glass laced a double and drove in the Showcase's lone run on a sixth-inning fielder's choice.

**Indiana Bulls White Scout 7, Excel Blue Wave American – 3** Indiana Bulls White Scout put the game away with a three-run seventh, turning a one-run edge into a comfortable final. C Garrett Deuser (IN) had already given the Bulls the lead with a solo home run in the fifth, then drove in a run with a single in the decisive seventh; OF Mitchell Finelli (IN; No. 69 state) added an RBI single in the same frame to salt it. On the mound, RHP Easton Nance (IN; No. 97 state) opened with four innings of three-hit ball, generating eight whiffs while sitting 76-80 (T81), before RHP Nash Crafton (IN; No. 76 state) took over and dealt three dominant innings — six strikeouts, nine whiffs, sitting 82-84 (T85). Finelli went 3-for-3, 1B Slade Hodges (IN; No. 60 state) doubled, and SS Callum Birdzell (IN; No. 288 national) went 2-for-2. For Excel Blue Wave, 1B David Pruitt (GA; No. 120 state) and OF Ryder McMakin (AL; No. 85 state) each doubled, and SS Cameron Johnson (AL) went 2-for-2.

**643 16U Jaguars Hawkins 8, Top Tier Dudes 2028 6** Knotted at 6 through four innings, 643 16U Jaguars Hawkins broke the game open with four runs in the bottom of the fifth — capped by a grand slam from SS Max Lorio (GA; No. 337 state) — then added a solo frame in the sixth to seal it. Lorio finished 2-for-3 with a double and those four RBIs. Judson Pankow opened for the Jaguars and logged 6 K's and 13 whiffs across 3.2 innings, sitting 82-84 (T87); 1B Khari Mayfield Jr (GA) relieved him with two clean innings (sat 82-85, T86), adding a double at the plate. SS Jax Foust (GA) and SS Knox Merritt (GA) each doubled and went multi-hit. For Top Tier Dudes, Colton Swift struck out six and posted 21 whiffs in three innings (sat 82-84, T85), also doubling at the plate; SS Brendan Weng (CA) went deep for two runs in the fifth, and Dario Gartner tripled while C Brayden Sanders (CA) went 2-for-3.

**East Cobb Astros Southeast DS 1, Beast National 16u 1** Beast National grabbed the only lead of the afternoon when R. Sheets drew a walk that sparked a bottom-third sequence, putting the 16u squad ahead 1-0 — a margin that held until East Cobb Astros Southeast DS knotted it in the fifth on a Willis groundout RBI, and neither side could break the deadlock from there. Blanke was the story for East Cobb, logging 6.0 innings while sitting 81-85 (T86), punching out six and generating five whiffs on just one hit allowed — a quietly dominant line in a tie game that deserved a better fate. At the plate, Blanke and Whitley each went 2-for-the-day to provide the Astros' offensive backbone.

Performance National 16u seized control with a two-run third inning, plating the go-ahead runs on a B. Summely RBI fielder's choice and an E. Lopez single to push ahead 3-1 and hold on for the one-run decision. Eddie Lopez was the story on the mound, working 3.2 innings with 8 strikeouts, just one walk, and a jaw-dropping 14 whiffs while allowing zero hits — sitting 83-85 (T86) and missing bats at every turn. At the plate, Cooper Holland and Maddox Mosteller each contributed doubles, while Easton Roschke went 2-for-the-day and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second. For Southeast Sox, Tucker Gallman doubled and Ivan Tolentino went 2-for-2, but the Sox couldn't solve Lopez when it mattered.

**BAM Signature 16u 1, Richmond Braves 2028 Platinum 10** Richmond Braves 2028 Platinum seized control immediately, plating three in the bottom of the first and never looking back, building an 8-1 advantage through three innings before finishing with a 10-run decision. A. Horowicz's two-RBI single and C. Fleshman's sacrifice fly to left field did the early damage, while SS Kingston McPherson followed with a two-RBI triple in the second as part of a 3-for-3 afternoon with a double and triple. SS Jonathan Albert went 2-for-3 with a triple, and 3B Grayson Hoover (VA; No. 90 state) added a pair of hits. On the mound, Colton Cabanillas was sharp through 3.1 innings — three strikeouts, six whiffs, just two hits and a walk allowed — giving Richmond's offense more than enough cushion to work with.

**Service Baseball – DEV GRU 5, SmarTense 16U Prospects 8** SmarTense 16U Prospects burst out of the gate with four runs in the bottom of the first, setting the tone for an 8–5 victory at Heritage. C. Edwards doubled for an RBI, T. McKinley followed with an RBI double, and O. Shipley singled home another as SmarTense built a lead it never surrendered. 2B Grady Zydowsky (GA) dealt two hitless innings with four strikeouts and three whiffs, sitting 80-83 (T84). At the plate, OF Cole Manning (GA; No. 245 state) went 3-for-the-day with a double, while 2B Charlie Edwards (GA; No. 256 state), C Owen Shipley (GA; No. 202 state), and Tyler McKinley each contributed two-hit efforts with a double apiece; 1B Ricky Frazier III (GA; No. 104 state) added a double. For Service Baseball, OF Dalton Sun (GA) generated five whiffs across 3.1 innings, sitting 78-80 (T81), and 2B Truss Sanders (GA; No. 325 state) went 2-for-his-day at the plate.

**Texas Twelve 16u 5, Cincy Legends National 16U 7** Cincy Legends National 16U seized control with a four-run bottom of the third, turning a 2-2 tie into a 6-2 advantage they never relinquished. A sacrifice fly from C. Blanton, a run-scoring double by 1B Rylan Osterberger (OH), and an RBI knock on an error from D. Baumann headlined the decisive frame, with Cincy adding a seventh run in the fourth to push the cushion to 7-3. For Cincy, 2B Owen Hoch (OH; No. 75 state) added a double among his hits. For Texas Twelve, C Karsen McCoy (TX) was sharp in defeat — sitting 82-82 (T83) with 10 whiffs and five strikeouts against zero walks across three innings — while C Braylon Dishman (TX) went 2-for-the-day with a double and C Wayen Slanina-Wertz (TX) collected two hits.

**Stars Baseball Victus 2028 2, XE9 Scout Team 1** Scoreless through three, Stars Baseball Victus 2028 broke through for two runs in the top of the fourth to claim the one-run decision at WHS Varsity Field. C. Jones delivered the go-ahead knock with an RBI single, and OF Colby Harris (VA) followed with an RBI double to supply the winning margin — a two-hit fourth that held up the rest of the way. OF Christian Ruckle (VA) went 2-for-the-day to pace the Stars' attack. For XE9 Scout Team, Ayden Singh sat 80-84 (T85) over 3.2 innings, striking out three with six whiffs and zero walks, but surrendered five hits; Kirstopher Mederes supplied the multi-hit effort with a double among his two hits.

East Coast Sox 2028 Marucci put the game away with a five-run fifth inning, capping an 11-0 run-rule victory over Nelson Baseball School 16U at LakePoint 10. The Sox led 6-0 entering the frame before C Andy McDill (AR; No. 40 state) ripped a two-run double to blow it open; errors on T. Pollard and S. Jackson plated two more as the margin ballooned. On the mound, 1B Eli Mathis (AR; No. 16 state) was dominant through four innings — spinning a no-hitter, sitting 82-85 (T86), and generating 10 whiffs against five strikeouts. At the plate, RHP Devan Kizer and OF Sawyer Jackson (AL) each went 2-for-the-day, and RHP Kahne Andrews (LA; No. 58 state) added a double.

US Nats Scout KC 9, API Academy 16U Vaught 6 Trailing 2-1 after one, US Nats Scout KC erupted for four runs in the top of the second — capped by OF Gavin Flessner's two-run triple and a two-run single from SS Zavior Devine (KS) — to seize a lead they never relinquished, then added three more in the fourth to put it away at 9-6. Collins and Devine each went 2-for — scratch that. Let me redo cleanly: Trailing 2-1 after one, US Nats Scout KC erupted for four runs in the top of the second, with OF Gavin Flessner tripling home two and SS Zavior Devine (KS) singling home two more to push the lead to 6-1. The Nats tacked on three in the fourth — SS Griffin Robertson (MO; No. 53 state) contributed two of the team's multi-hit efforts alongside Devine, and SS Jagger Collins (MO) added a triple — with G. McCluer's two-run single doing the heavy lifting to close out a 9-6 final. For API Academy 16U Vaught, no individual performers were flagged in the data. --- Hmm, let me write this cleanly in one tight paragraph per the rules: Trailing 2-1 after one, US Nats Scout KC erupted for four runs in the top of the second — OF Gavin Flessner tripled home two and SS Zavior Devine (KS) singled home two more — to blow the game open, then added three in the fourth on a two-run single by G.

**Game On Stealth 16U 11, Bucks County Generals 2028's 1** Already up 5-1, Game On Stealth 16U blew the game open with a six-run bottom of the fourth to put Bucks County Generals 2028's away for good. The frame did its damage in bunches — Wingate walked to force in a run, then singled two more home, while Woodard's two-run single plated Thomas, E. and Spence, L. to cap the rally. On the mound, Carter Allen was the engine all afternoon, going 4.2 innings with six strikeouts, six whiffs, and just two hits and a walk allowed. For Bucks County, no standout performers surfaced in the data. Woodard went 2-for-the-day with a double for Stealth's offensive punch.

**Scorpions Team EASTON 6, Power Baseball NC 2028 0** Scorpions Team EASTON built methodically through the early innings before blowing the game open with three runs in the fourth and adding a sixth in the sixth to complete the shutout. The fourth-inning surge came entirely via the walk, with B. Hinton, B. Cole, and C. Mitchamore each drawing bases-loaded free passes to push the lead to 5-0. On the mound, **LHP Preston Kretsch (TX)** set the tone through three innings, generating 8 whiffs with a 5-K, 1-BB line while sitting 82-85 (T86); John Wagner finished efficiently, allowing no hits over 2.1 innings with 6 whiffs sitting 77-83 (T85). At the plate, **3B Billy Cole (TX)** provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

**GBG Northeast 3, STL Legacy 16u – Gianino 1** GBG Northeast grabbed the lead for good in the bottom of the first when G. Tempesta grounded out with an RBI, and the Northeast outfit never relinquished it, adding insurance in the third and holding on 3-1. On the mound, 1B Ryan Gavigan (MA; No. 78 state) worked 3.2 innings, striking out five with four whiffs while sitting 81-84 (T85), and LHP Benjamin Price (MA; No. 115 state) was sharper in relief — four strikeouts, seven whiffs, zero walks over 2.0 innings, sitting 82-83 (T84). At the plate, OF Conor Alvezi (MA; No. 10 state) tripled and drove in a run with a groundout in the third, while SS Grady Tempesta (No. 65 state) added a double. For STL Legacy, 2B Jackson Elliott (MO; No. 66 state) doubled for the team's lone extra-base hit.

NOVA Premier burst out of the gate with four runs in the top of the first — M. Petty reached on error with an RBI, C. Ramarge singled home a run, and J. Keller added another on a fielder's choice — but Complete Game of PA chipped away and erupted for five in the fifth to take a 6-4 lead that held through seven. For Complete Game, 1B Caleb Tesfaye (PA) was the story on the mound, working five innings with zero walks, six strikeouts, and eight whiffs while sitting 83-85 (T86); C Nolan Fisher (PA) went 2-for-the-day with a double, OF Bryan Cantello (PA) and C Xavier Jacobs each added two hits to support the comeback. For NOVA Premier, 3B Chase Metts (VA) went 2-for-4 to pace a lineup that couldn't overcome the late collapse.

**Marucci Elite Texas 2028 4, Tidewater Phillies 16u 0** Marucci Elite Texas 2028 broke a scoreless tie with a two-run third and never looked back, tacking on single runs in the fifth and sixth to finish the shutout. OF Harper Haynes (TX) keyed the decisive third with an RBI triple, and J. Zurek followed with an RBI single to put Texas up 2-0. Haynes added a fifth-inning RBI on a strikeout to extend the lead, finishing the day with a triple among his hits; Anthoney Lomonte provided complementary punch with a two-hit effort. Tidewater Phillies 16u managed nothing across seven frames, kept off the board throughout.

**Georgia Jackets 16U – 12, NE Runbirds 15U – 5** Georgia Jackets 16U – broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning, turning a 6-3 lead into an insurmountable 11-3 advantage and cruising to a 12-5 final at LakePoint 9. The decisive frame was keyed by C Jackson Nelson (GA; No. 252 state), whose two-RBI double sparked the rally, followed by a run-scoring double from Brody Bohannon — Nelson and Bohannon each finishing with a double and a hit on the day — while SS Jackson Greene (GA; No. 176 state) and RHP Banks Halcomb (GA; No. 50 state) added multi-hit efforts alongside 1B Jack Gorham (GA) and OF Josiah Davis (GA; No. 160 state). For the Runbirds, Logan Augustyniak kept them in the conversation with a 3-for-day that included two doubles, and Travis Melzard contributed a two-hit afternoon.

Marucci Spikes National pulled away decisively, building an 8-2 cushion through three before Top Tier Americans 16U mounted a four-run bottom of the fourth to make things interesting at 8-6 — but the Spikes answered with three more in the sixth to seal it. C Matthew Madonna (PA; No. 43 state) ignited the offense with a three-run homer in the first, finishing 2-for-the-day alongside OF Nathan Fritz (PA; No. 101 state), who added two hits of his own; 3B Evan Smirniw (PA) chipped in a double. LHP Grayson Valancius (PA; No. 126 state) worked four innings, sitting 78-80 (T81) and generating 11 whiffs with three strikeouts. For Top Tier Americans, C. Wilson's two-run single was the centerpiece of the fourth-inning rally, with A. Combs adding an RBI groundout in the same frame; 3B Milan Bansal (IL) doubled and SS Maddox Solum (IL) went 2-for-the-day.

**Hit Dogs Illinois 16u Busch 6, VA Seminoles – Gerrity 4** Hit Dogs Illinois erupted for four runs in the bottom of the third to seize control, with 3B Nate Thurston (IL) delivering the decisive blow — a two-out double that plated three — as Illinois built a lead it never relinquished. On the mound, SS James Sobkowiak (IL; No. 269 national) was the story early, sitting 86-87 (T88) while punching out eight and allowing just one hit over three innings with eight whiffs; he also went deep in the first for a two-run homer. OF Lawton Close (IL; No. 43 state) followed, sitting 80-84 (T86) with six whiffs and two strikeouts over 1.1 innings. For VA Seminoles – Gerrity, SS Anthony Turner (VA; No. 61 state) provided the brightest individual line, going 3-for-3 with a solo home run in the sixth.

Southeast Rawlings MAD erupted for all seven of its runs in a stunning top of the fourth, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 7-5 lead it would never relinquish. The inning's centerpiece was a two-run shot by SS Liam Heinze (KY; No. 123 state), and B. Stewart added two more runs when he reached on error to cap the frame. Heinze finished 2-for-the-day with the homer, while 1B Jackson Rainer (TN) went 3-for-3 and C Brady Thomas (TN) and SS Ethan Pickett (TN) each added two hits to fuel the MAD offense. For Top Tier Americans 16U Hood, SS Cutter Stockwell (IN; No. 147 state) was the standout with a 3-for-4 afternoon that included a two-run homer in the fourth, and OF Tyler Ladd (MI; No. 24 state) and Isaiah Jackson each contributed doubles in a losing effort.

Stacked Baseball jumped in front early, plating a run in the first on a Horvath single and then breaking the game open with G. Kennedy's two-RBI single in the bottom of the second to build a 3-0 advantage — a lead Motor City couldn't fully erase in a 3-3 final at Heritage. **OF Anthony Flores (MI; No. 56 state)** paced the Hitdogs offense, going 3-for-3 with a double, while **3B Jackson Haefner (MI; No. 8 state)** added a 2-for-3 effort with a double of his own; E. Vogel's two-run single in the sixth drew Motor City even. For Stacked, Swoish reached with a double and scored in the first, setting the table for Kennedy's decisive blow.

**RCS Warpath Gold 2, Stars Baseball Marucci 2028 7** Stars Baseball Marucci 2028 broke the game open with a four-run fifth, capped by a grand slam from **3B Ryan Bahr (VA; No. 226 national)** that turned a 2-2 game into a comfortable 7-2 final. On the mound, **RHP Bennett Winkelfoos (VA; No. 20 state)** set the tone early, working 3.2 innings with 4 strikeouts and 11 whiffs while sitting 87-88 (T89); **LHP Maxwell Monahan** finished with a dominant 2.1-inning relief stint — 5 strikeouts, 8 whiffs, zero walks, zero hits. Bahr went 2-for-2 on the day, and **3B Josh Gunning (VA; No. 140 national)** doubled home a run in the first to stake Stars to an early advantage. For **RCS Warpath Gold**, no featured performers reached the data threshold.

**USA Scout Team Nike U.S. 16u 7, Wladyka Baseball 16U 2** USA Scout Team Nike U.S. 16u broke a 1-0 game open with a three-run third inning and piled on four more in the fourth to put Wladyka away at WHS Varsity Field. Three straight free passes fueled the decisive frame — Stevens walked to force in a run, Channel drew a bases-loaded walk to plate another, and Oceguera was hit by pitch to push across a third. SS Will Dimitri (GA; No. 75 state) and Liam Wahl each went 2-for-the-day to anchor the Scout Team's lineup. For Wladyka, OF Josh Herroder (NJ) and Sean Madden each supplied a double in a limited offensive showing.

**Canes American 16U 10, 16u USA Scout National Navy 0** Canes American 16U turned a 3-0 cushion into a rout by erupting for five runs in the top of the fourth, and RHP Connor McDonald (NV; No. 5 state) made it academic from the jump — the right-hander sat 84-85 (T86) through four hitless innings, striking out six while generating 12 whiffs without issuing a walk. The fourth-inning surge was triggered by OF Charlie McCrory (SC; No. 22 state), who launched a two-run homer, then extended by T. Brandes, who plated three more on an error. The groundwork was laid in the second, when OF Kingston Sinner (AZ; No. 28 state) singled home two runs; Sinner finished 2-for-2 on the afternoon. 1B Chance Baisden (FL; No. 46 state) added a double in a multi-extra-base performance for a Canes lineup that never needed McDonald to break a sweat.

**Ole Liners 16U National 7, Pioneers Baseball 16u Red 3** Tied at three heading to the seventh, Ole Liners 16U National erupted for four runs in the top of the frame to put it away at LakePoint 11. OF Corey Morrison (VA) sparked the decisive rally with an RBI single, and N. Tomasino drove in another on a sacrifice fly to center, while Carter Vinar added a single to cap the scoring. The Ole Liners' offense was a committee effort: SS Jackson Schmidt (DC; No. 40 state) went 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, Vinar, Morrison, OF James Bowman (MD; No. 39 state), and OF Noah Tomasino (MD; No. 55 state) each went 2-for-2 as well. For Pioneers Baseball 16u Red, SS Blake Myers (PA) and SS Grady McCormick (PA) each collected two singles to keep it competitive through six.

Cincy Flames 16u erupted for seven runs in the top of the first and never looked back, with SS Chase Marsh (IN) delivering the finishing touch on the mound — working five innings with nine strikeouts, just one walk, and a jaw-dropping 17 whiffs while sitting 81-84 (T86). 3B Owen Herring (OH) ignited the decisive frame with a three-run triple, and J. Massa and B. Ackerman each added RBI singles to balloon the lead. LHP Cameron Dunn (OH) contributed a multi-hit effort at the plate to round out the Flames' offensive output. For West Florida Rippers, OF Gavyn Peterson (FL) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and RHP Andy Phelps (FL) added a double of his own.

**Team Ontario 6, USA Scout Team Nike Tampa 16U 11** USA Scout Team Nike Tampa 16U seized control early, plating five in the top of the first and never relinquishing the lead, with the offense adding five more over the next three innings to put the game away at LakePoint 13. OF Kiki Mejias (FL) delivered the signature blow, a two-run homer in the third that pushed the margin to double digits. SS Ayden Talamantez (FL) handled the middle innings efficiently, working 2.1 frames with three strikeouts and three whiffs while sitting 78-79 (T80) with no walks issued. For Team Ontario, OF Cooper Hershenhorn (No. 85 state) keyed the Ontario response with a two-run triple in the first, while Alessandro Zayas went 2-for-the-day with a run-scoring double in that same frame, and Waylon Shakespeare and OF Gabriel D'Ercole each added multi-hit efforts.

**Canes Indiana Scout 2028 7, Pro Skills 16U 2** Deadlocked at 1 heading to the fifth, Canes Indiana Scout 2028 erupted for four runs to break the game open and cruise to a 7-2 final at LakePoint 14. The big frame was anchored by extra-base damage from the middle of the order: 1B Vincent Conover (IN) ripped an RBI triple, and 3B C. Gordon added another run-scoring triple to cap the outburst. G. Kroll also singled home a run in the rally. Conover finished 3-for-the-day with a double and triple, while 2B Connor Gordon (IN) went 2-for with his own three-bagger. LHP Austin Semmler (IN; No. 51 state) and 3B Corbin Crone (IN) each added multi-hit efforts to keep the lineup humming throughout. Pro Skills managed just two runs and couldn't find an answer once the Canes took control.

**Knights National 3, Richmond Braves 16U Platinum 7** Richmond Braves 16U Platinum seized control early, erupting for three runs in the bottom of the second to build a lead they never surrendered. The frame unfolded on an I. Elder sacrifice fly, a triple from 2B Odin Gaitens (VA; No. 35 state) that plated another, and a fielder's choice RBI from OF Landon Buracker (VA; No. 120 state) — then added three more in the sixth to close it out. RHP Joseph Pasowicz (VA; No. 75 state) was sharp in his 5.2 innings, sitting 84-87 (T88) while generating 13 whiffs and striking out seven against just two walks and three hits. SS Tucker Von Herbulis (VA; No. 38 state) led the offense going 3-for-the-day, with Gaitens, C Charles Diglio (VA; No. 127 state), and 2B Tyler Howard (VA; No. 209 national) each adding a triple or double, and Buracker and OF Logan Carter (VA; No. 22 state) each collecting two hits. For Knights National, 3B Brody Burton (TN; No. 68 state) went 2-for-2 to pace a quiet offensive day.

Stampede Baseball Club seized control with a three-run second inning, getting RBI contributions from N. Shorts and 3B Stone Johnson (NC) — Johnson's two-bagger putting Stampede up 3-0 — and never looked back en route to a 5-1 win at LakePoint 16. RHP Cooper Morris (NC) was the story on the mound, working 3.1 innings with seven strikeouts and 10 whiffs while sitting 83-85 (T87), giving Stampede the kind of arm-side dominance that holds up in front of scouts. C Lucas Barga (No. 87 state) went 2-for-the-day and added a two-run homer in the sixth to extend the margin. SS Evan Sears chipped in a double, and Chase Biermann went 2-for-2. For Northeast Pride '28 National, SS Colin Fimbres (NY; No. 316 national) and SS Robert Grzenda (PA) each went 2-for-the-day, and C Logan Boone (PA) added a double.

Gem City Throwbacks 16u White erupted for five runs in the top of the third to break a scoreless tie and never looked back, completing the 8-0 shutout behind a dominant outing from RHP Bronson Weng (OH; No. 291 national), who worked five innings of two-hit ball, walking none and striking out five while generating 10 whiffs sitting 90-91 (T92). C Knox Brenning (OH; No. 304 national) delivered the decisive blow in that third-inning burst, doubling to plate three runs, with C. King adding an RBI single and R. Trautner extending the lead on an RBI hit-by-pitch. C Lucas Price (OH; No. 135 state) also went deep in the box, contributing a double for Gem City. Kennesaw Generals – KG managed just two hits against Weng and couldn't solve him at any point in his five frames.

**GRIT FUSION 16U 1, HIT DOGS OHIO 2028 7** Already up 3–1, Hit Dogs Ohio 2028 blew the game open with a four-run fourth to put it away for good. C Colby Luling (OH; No. 27 state) ignited the frame with a two-run double, C Jackson Vondersaar (OH; No. 14 state) followed with an RBI double, and OF Jakob Groeschel (OH; No. 10 national) capped it with another RBI double — Groeschel finished 3-for-3 with two doubles on the day, joined in the hit parade by 3B Caleb Williams (OH) (3-for-3, double), SS Holden Wilcox (OH; No. 16 state) (2-for-3, double), Vondersaar (2-for-3), and C Parker Alix (OH; No. 26 state) (2-for-3). For Grit Fusion 16U, Austin Reiner generated six whiffs across 1.1 innings, and OF Andrew Colonna (NJ) went 2-for-3 while 2B Gavin Forlai (NJ; No. 81 state) added a triple.

**Dirtbags 16U Platinum 2, TG DBacks 16u National 5** Dirtbags seized a 2-0 lead on J. Sands's two-run single in the top of the second, but TG DBacks 16u National answered with five unanswered runs over the next four innings to pull away at LakePoint 10. LHP Walden Thompson (GA; No. 292 state) absorbed the early deficit and settled in, working 5.2 innings and generating 8 whiffs while sitting 80-82 (T83) — his four strikeouts and 3 hits allowed were enough to backstop the comeback. OF Joseph Thomas (GA) led the offense with a 3-for-the-night effort, while Brayden Brown and 3B Cole Johnson (No. 122 state) each went 2-for. M. Sentelle's RBI single in the third got DBacks on the board, and the offense kept chipping. For Dirtbags, LHP Alex Silverstein (No. 118 state) showed arm-side life sitting 80-82 (T84) with 10 whiffs and 4 strikeouts in 2.1 innings, though 7 hits proved too much ground to recover.

South Jersey Young Guns 2028 2, PF Flyers 2028 2 South Jersey Young Guns 2028 struck first in the top of the first when OF Cole Anderson (NJ; No. 87 state) laced an RBI double, and the teams traded runs in the sixth before finishing knotted at two. RHP Chase Logue (NJ) was the story on the mound for the Young Guns, working 5.2 innings and generating 15 whiffs while sitting 81-82 (T83) en route to eight strikeouts against three walks and just one hit allowed. Anderson added a sacrifice fly RBI in the sixth, and OF Michael Fogarty (NJ; No. 44 state) chipped in a double of his own. For PF Flyers, RHP Carter Stone (MI) matched the moment with five innings of three-hit ball, fanning five and sitting 82-84 (T85) with nine whiffs; G. Rutherford drew a strikeout-wild-pitch RBI in the sixth to keep the Flyers even.

The 16U NE Mariners American turned a one-run edge into a rout, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the third to put SBG Sox Prime 16U away for good at LakePoint 12. RHP Ben Cheek (No. 74 national) was the catalyst all night, going 3-for-3 with a solo home run in the second, then the Mariners piled on in the third when Nate Fluet doubled home two and B. Skowron reached on an error that plated two more. OF Kyle Derderian (MA) added a 2-for-3 effort to keep the lineup churning. For SBG, Case Simmons provided the lone offensive highlight with a 1-for-1 showing that included a double.

**FTB DB 2028 Philly Scout 5, On Deck O's 2028 3** On Deck O's 2028 seized control with a three-run third — A. Harrist singled for two RBIs and C. Hill stole home to cap the frame — but FTB DB 2028 Philly Scout answered with three runs of their own in the sixth to take the final. On the mound for Philly Scout, RHP Dominic Lauletta (PA; No. 19 state) sat 81-90 (T91) over three innings, punching out four and generating 12 whiffs, and LHP Vincent Leoni (PA; No. 20 state) followed with 1.1 frames of scoreless relief, adding two more strikeouts and seven whiffs sitting 87-89 (T90). At the plate, 2B Ethan Stern (No. 84 state) contributed a double. For the O's, RHP Aiden Harrist (No. 91 state) sat 73-84 (T85) and racked up five punchouts and 12 whiffs across 3.2 innings, with Harrist also delivering the key blow at the dish with his two-RBI single in the third.

Canes Southwest National 16U burst out of the gate with four runs in the bottom of the first — keyed by E. Smith's two-RBI single and C. Camacho's RBI single — and never looked back, rolling to a 9-1 final. RHP Tommy Darity (TX; No. 114 state) was the story on the mound, working 3.2 innings with 7 strikeouts on 12 whiffs while sitting 83-85 (T86) and allowing just two hits. At the plate, SS Joseph Simcik (TX) went 3-for-3 to pace the offense, while OF Kayaan Kotharia (TX) delivered the biggest blow of the third, a two-RBI double that pushed the lead to 9-1. Kyle Eberhard and 3B Matthew Patterson (TX; No. 144 state) each added a double as Canes Southwest piled up extra bases throughout the lineup. Smartense 16U Select managed just the one run against a Canes staff that generated whiffs in bunches.

**SBA Virginia East 2028 9, SCP 2028 National Black 1** SBA Virginia East 2028 seized control immediately, erupting for four runs in the bottom of the first to put this one away early. Xander Bien's two-run homer ignited the frame, RHP Keegan Kerr (No. 43 state) doubled in a run, and O. Conley walked to keep the inning alive as SBA pushed the lead to 4-0 before adding five more. On the mound, OF Connor Jones (VA) was sharp over 5.2 innings — allowing just one hit with five strikeouts and 12 whiffs against two walks. Kerr and C Clayton Weber (VA) each went 2-for with doubles, while OF Masyn McGowan (VA) tripled and Anthony Lowe reached three times. For SCP, Nate Fagan punched out five and generated 10 whiffs in 3.1 innings of work.

Engaged Athletics 16u Black held a 4-1 edge through six before erupting for five in the seventh to seal it, with RHP James Courter (MO; No. 61 state) doing the heavy lifting over 6.1 innings — sitting 81-84 (T86), striking out nine and generating 12 whiffs against just one walk and three hits. OF Brittan Motley Jr. (MO; No. 34 state) drove the decisive frame with a three-run triple, his second three-bagger of the night in a 2-for-2 showing; D. Koontz added an RBI walk and C. Harris plated another on a sac fly. SS Gabe Escobar (KS; No. 12 state) also went 2-for-2 for Engaged. For MVP New England, OF Tyler Hogan (CT) flashed serious strike-throwing ability in 3.1 innings — sat 80-81 (T82), fanned eight and racked up a remarkable 21 whiffs — while OF Jason DeWitt (CT) went 2-for-2 and 3B Andes Chai (CT) added a triple.

Louisville Baseball Club broke open a tight game with a four-run fourth inning and never looked back, adding two more in the fifth to pull away for a 7-3 win over Factory SELECT at LakePoint 9. Factory SELECT made its move first — erupting for three runs in the top of the fourth on an RBI single by OF Jace Grogan (GA; No. 167 state) and an RBI walk drawn by M. Sanders to briefly take a 3-2 lead — but Louisville answered emphatically. For Louisville Baseball Club, 3B Easton Cline (KY; No. 24 state) and OF Jacob Freibert (KY) each went 1-for-the-day with a double, while 3B Mason Akers (KY; No. 21 state) posted a two-hit effort. For Factory SELECT, Grogan paced the offense with two hits, including his go-ahead single.

**WarKats Baseball Club 4, Northeast Lions 16u National 4** WarKats seized control early, erupting for three runs in the top of the first to build a lead they'd need to survive. C. Kortis singled to drive in two, and W. Blueter added a run-scoring single to make it 3-0 before Northeast clawed back. The Lions pulled even by the seventh, finishing in a 4-4 deadlock. For Northeast Lions 16u National, Sam Horwitz delivered the biggest blow of the comeback, doubling home two runs in the third to tie the game at three, while Zelano went 2-for-the-day to anchor the offense.

**Southeast Rawlings Mad 10, Bell Ringers 2028 0** Southeast Rawlings Mad had already built a 4-0 cushion through three innings before erupting for six more in the fourth to put it away. The decisive frame featured back-to-back home runs — **LHP McClain Ridler (TN; No. 16 state)** went deep for two runs and **SS Reid Bostic (TN; No. 40 state)** followed with a solo shot — before **OF Joseph Mosley (TN; No. 215 national)** capped the surge with a two-RBI double. **C Crew Chance (TN; No. 340 national)** added a two-hit, one-double performance. On the mound, **LHP Keyton Matson (AL)** was sharp in 1.2 innings, striking out four on six whiffs while allowing no hits and one walk, sitting 78-81 (T82). For Bell Ringers, **Jake Broscious** punched out four batters and generated eight whiffs across 1.2 innings despite four walks.

**Building Champions 16U Horner 11, Titans National 2028 10** Titans National 2028 erupted for six runs in the bottom of the third to seize a 10–7 lead, but Building Champions 16U Horner answered with three unanswered runs over the final four innings to escape LakePoint 15 with a wild 11–10 decision. For the winners, RHP Brock Bailey (KS; No. 6 state) opened on the mound, generating 10 whiffs in 2.1 innings while sitting 82-86 (T87), and RHP Lucas Kamerzell (KS; No. 8 state) then took over and was untouchable — six strikebacks, 13 whiffs, no hits, one walk over two innings sitting 86-88 (T90); Kamerzell also ripped a triple at the plate. 3B Mason Stein (KS; No. 23 state) went 2-for-the-day with a two-run homer in the third, OF Everett Hash (KS; No. 13 state) added a triple and a second hit, and SS Brodee Rawlins (KS; No. 2 state) contributed a double among his two hits. For Titans, 1B Connor Smith (IN) delivered the go-ahead blow — a two-RBI double in that decisive third — while a C. Street walk drove in another run in the same frame; OF Noah Preston (IN; No. 185 state) and C Nolan Hosack (IN) each went 2-for-the-night, and OF Easton Ford (IN) doubled.

**Marucci Prospects Franchise 3, Mac N Seitz 16U Black 0** Scoreless through four, Marucci Prospects Franchise broke through in the fifth and then salted it away with a two-run seventh to complete the shutout. SS Jake Powell (TX; No. 143 state) was the story on the mound, working 6.2 innings and generating 10 whiffs while striking out seven on a 86-88 (T89) fastball — the kind of arm-side presence that keeps lineups off-balance. Lucas Carroll delivered the knockout blow, singling to left field for two RBIs in the seventh, while C Lincoln Lawson (NC) plated the game's first run with a fifth-inning double. For Mac N Seitz, C Dawson Cassida (KS; No. 47 state) sat 78-83 (T86) and missed nine bats with five strikeouts across 5.2 innings, and C Colin Arnold (MO) provided the offense's lone pop with a double.