2026 16U National Championship, Daily Roundup: 6/29

Baseball Portal – TRW 28's vs. East Cobb Astros 16u Texas — 5-5 (F) Trailing 3-1 entering the fifth, Baseball Portal – TRW 28's erupted for two runs in the top of the frame to knot the score at three, capped by Andrew Nixon Jr. doubling home a run, before East Cobb Astros 16u Texas answered in the bottom half as 2B Quinn Best (GA) laced a two-run double to push ahead 5-3 — a lead TRW erased with two more in the seventh to force the 5-5 final. Nixon Jr. finished with two hits and a double; Ryan Castillo and RHP Aidan Bocompani (RI) each added two-hit efforts, with Castillo contributing a double and Jeremy Navarro chipping in one as well. For East Cobb, Coi Sommers sat 77-80 (T81) over four innings, generating eight whiffs against three strikeouts, while 1B Kelby Barnett (No. 115 state) went 2-for-the-day alongside doubles from Bryce Carter and C James Hankins (GA).

**Stars Baseball Victus 2028 10, Dirtbags United 16u 9** Dirtbags United looked to be in the driver's seat early after back-to-back home runs in the first inning staked them to a 4-0 lead, but Stars Baseball Victus 2028 answered with a six-run fifth to turn a 9-4 deficit into a 10-9 lead they wouldn't relinquish. The decisive blow in that rally came from OF Ryan Mendrysa (VA), who roped a two-RBI triple; Mendrysa finished 2-for-the-day with a double as well. OF Carter Jones (VA; No. 56 state), SS Landon Sotosky (VA), 3B Antonio Burke (VA; No. 37 state), and 1B Christian Colina (VA; No. 137 state) each added doubles, while C Zander Amaya (VA) contributed a multi-hit effort. For Dirtbags, RHP AJ Dam (NC) went 2-for-the-day with a two-run homer, OF Landry Kornegay launched a two-run shot of his own in the same first inning, and OF Anderson Watkins (NC) and OF Jacob Jackson each collected a double.

XE9 Scout Team erupted for five runs in the top of the second to turn a 1-0 lead into a commanding 6-0 cushion, and four more in the fourth put the game away at 10-2. The big blow was a grand slam by Alec Cabrera, who finished 2-for-the-day with the homer driving in four, while M. Labbe added an RBI walk in that same decisive frame. Trent Flowers also went 2-for-the-day for XE9, and Carter Semper contributed a double. For Canes Great Lakes 16U Premier, OF Jaxon Miller (IN; No. 215 state) doubled home two runs in the third to account for both Canes tallies, and SS Quinn Knepp (IN; No. 146 state) added a double of his own.

**USA Scout Team Nike Tampa 16U 6, MVP New England 2028 – Marucci 5** Knotted at two apiece through four, USA Scout Team Nike Tampa 16U pushed two across in the top of the fifth to pull ahead for good, with OF Major Raines (FL) singling home a run and G. Schultz adding another on a ground-ball double play to close out a 6–5 decision at LakePoint 13. 2B Jack Johnson (FL), C Zachary Rivera (FL), and SS Maxzell Mathis (No. 175 state) each went 2-for-the-day, Johnson and Rivera each adding a double. For MVP New England, RHP Max Minkos (CT) turned heads early — sat 85-87 (T88), striking out four and allowing no hits over two innings — while 3B Nicky Vlastos (No. 92 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double and a solo shot in the first; LHP Luke Morello (CT), Cole Gallagher, and OF Jason DeWitt (CT) each collected two hits as well, Morello and Gallagher each contributing a double.

**Virginia Vols 4, 2028 US Elite Mid Atlantic 3** Tied at one through two innings, Virginia Vols broke it open with a two-run third to seize control and never relinquish the lead. 3B Dylan Eberts (VA; No. 54 state) was the catalyst on both sides of the ball — his RBI single capped the decisive frame and he delivered seven strikeouts and 13 whiffs across three innings on the mound, sitting 83-84 (T85) while navigating five walks. OF Drew Acuto (VA) went 3-for-3 with the other RBI single in that third-inning burst, while OF Jordan O'Brien (VA; No. 63 state) and SS Tucker Utley (VA; No. 118 state) each added multi-hit efforts. For Mid Atlantic, SS Gavin Quigley (MD) and C Kevin Agger (PA) each went 2-for-the-day, and RHP Colin Thomas (PA) supplied a triple in a 2028 group that pushed three across but couldn't get the fourth.

**Top Tier Americans 16U 8, 16U Rangers National Scout 1** Deadlocked at 1 entering the bottom of the fourth, Top Tier Americans 16U erupted for four runs to break the game open and cruised to an 8-1 final at LakePoint 15. On the mound, OF Gavin Helpingstine (IN; No. 67 state) generated six whiffs across 2.2 innings, while SS Matthew Kulig (IN; No. 31 state) was sharper still — sitting 81-83 (T84) with seven whiffs and three strikeouts in a clean inning of work. At the plate, Jacob Hite went 3-for-3 with a triple, SS Maddox Solum (IL) doubled among his two hits, and C Hunter Segal (IN; No. 138 state) delivered two RBI singles in the decisive fourth. For the Rangers, RHP Landon Murr (GA) flashed arm strength sitting 80-80 (T81) with seven whiffs and two strikeouts in his inning, RHP Jackson Martin (GA) doubled among his two hits, and OF Joey Martincavage (GA; No. 146 state) added a multi-hit effort.

Midland National 16u 12, Engaged Athletics 16u Black 0 Midland National had it under control from the jump, but a nine-run sixth-inning explosion turned a comfortable lead into a rout. SS Brett Paciorek (TN; No. 46 national) set the tone immediately, launching a two-run homer in the first, then delivered the knockout blow in the sixth with a three-RBI triple — A. Potter's two-RBI error extended the carnage further. Paciorek finished 3-for-3 with a double to go with his homer and triple, while SS Parker Tompkins (TN; No. 39 state) added a two-hit, one-double effort. On the mound, RHP Talen Bartholomew (TN) was dominant across six innings — sat 83-86 (T87), struck out 10, walked nobody, and generated 10 whiffs on two hits allowed. For Engaged Athletics, SS Michael Dobbs (KS; No. 9 state) made a case as a two-way prospect, working four innings, sitting 81-83 (T84) with four strikeouts and nine whiffs, while C Davin Koontz (KS; No. 48 state) provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

**Canes Southeast/Team GA 3, Kennesaw Generals – KG 1** Canes Southeast/Team GA grabbed the lead for good in the top of the second when C Michael Temples (GA; No. 331 state) laced an RBI double, then extended the margin to 3-1 on Richard's RBI double in the fourth that scored OF Jackson Lee (GA; No. 378 national), who finished 2-for-4 with a double. Gage Ayers worked two efficient innings — 3 K, 5 whiffs, sat 75-83 (T84) — to pace the Canes staff. For Kennesaw, RHP Connor Hancock (GA; No. 260 state) battled through 5.1 innings, generating 14 whiffs and striking out five while sitting 80-82 (T83); SS Carter Tucker (GA) gave him some support with a 2-hit effort at the plate.

**Game On Stealth 16U 9, SBA Bolts American 7** Trailing 7-1 entering the fifth, Game On Stealth 16U erupted for eight runs in the top of the frame to seize control and never look back. Asher Evans was the catalyst, a two-double afternoon capped by a three-RBI double in the decisive rally; R. Yates added an RBI single and L. Spence reached on an error that plated another run as the frame snowballed. On the mound, Ashton Arno sat 82-84 (T86) over two innings, generating 10 whiffs to go with three strikeouts. For SBA Bolts American, LHP Luke Hensley (IN; No. 76 national) went 2-for-his-day with a double, 3B Bentley Baird (IN; No. 80 state) added a double, and OF Cole Vanjonack (PA; No. 50 state) posted a two-hit effort.

**Building Champions 16U 8, Power Baseball 2028 Marucci 5** Building Champions 16U seized control with a five-run second inning — erupting from a 1-0 deficit to a 5-1 lead they would never relinquish — before adding three more in the sixth to close it out. The big frame was built on singles: Q. Echols drove in two, OF Chase Brookings plated one, and 2B Brayden Cisneros (MO) added another to do the bulk of the damage. Brookings finished 3-for-the-day with two doubles, Cisneros went 2-for with a double, and 3B Krue Patrick (MO; No. 91 national) also went 2-for to keep the lineup humming. No pitching data was available. For Power Baseball 2028 Marucci, the club scratched across four runs in the second and one in the third but couldn't sustain the pressure.

**Top Tier Roos GA Navy 11, Philadelphia Area Baseball 16U 3** Knotted at 2 through four frames, Top Tier Roos GA Navy erupted for seven runs in the top of the fifth to break things open at Calhoun HS. The decisive blow came when Kiewert singled to plate two and R. Lee followed with another two-RBI single, the Roos ultimately walking away with the 11-3 final. The offensive foundation was laid in the first by 2B Beau Day (GA; No. 301 state), who homered — one of his two hits, which also included a double — while 1B Nate Simmons (TN; No. 58 state) and 3B Rylan Holloway (GA; No. 336 state) each added doubles. For Philadelphia Area Baseball 16U, LHP Carter Zetusky (NJ; No. 99 state), OF Jack Sczechowicz (NJ), and RHP Nikhil McCormick (PA) each went 2-for-the-day, with 2B Lino Tete chipping in a double.

**Titans National 2028 1, Stampede Baseball Club 0** A solo shot in the top of the second was all Titans National 2028 needed, as **1B Cooper Harmon (IN; No. 66 state)** went deep to supply the game's only run and **LHP Nathan Condo (IN)** made it hold up over 5.1 innings, striking out five, walking two, and generating eight whiffs against two hits. **C Nolan Hosack (IN)** added a triple to give the Titans their only other extra-base threat. For Stampede, **OF Connor Landers (NC)** worked 3.2 innings with four strikeouts and four whiffs before giving way to **RHP Cooper Morris (NC)**, who sat 84-86 (T87) and punched out four more batters across two frames, generating six whiffs — a bullpen arm worth tracking.

East Cobb Astros Southeast DS 11, South Oakland A's (Flores) 5 East Cobb broke the game open with a seven-run second inning, turning a 2-1 lead into a 9-1 cushion and effectively ending the contest before the third. Carter Richardson got the frame started with a two-RBI single, #12 Willis followed with a two-RBI double to score Agee and Richardson, and #4 Blanke added an RBI single to plate Winkles as East Cobb sent a parade to the plate. Willis and Winkles each finished 2-for-4 with a double, while Truett Austin added a double of his own. For South Oakland, Ryan Pouttu sat 78-81 (T82) and flashed a plus whiff rate — 10 whiffs and five punchouts in 1.2 innings — though five walks kept the damage coming; OF Collin Short (OH; No. 156 state) provided a double in a losing effort.

**Bell Ringers 2028 2, RBC National 6** RBC National buried the Bell Ringers early, plating four runs in the bottom of the first to seize control and never look back. 2B Brady Hutchison (MO) got the party started with an RBI double, RHP Ryan Maloney (MO; No. 31 state) added an RBI single in the same frame, and a Calcaterra pop-out squeezed in another run as RBC built a lead it would carry the distance. Hutchison then backed his two-way day on the mound, working 5.2 innings with six strikeouts and 11 whiffs against only two walks and four hits allowed. Maloney finished with two hits and a double. For Bell Ringers 2028, OF Charlie Kennedy (PA) provided the lone extra-base knock, doubling in what became a quiet offensive afternoon.

**Bo Jackson Elite – Zalewski 10, 16u USA Scout National Navy 8** Bo Jackson Elite – Zalewski erupted for six runs in the top of the third to seize control, then needed a four-run sixth to hold off a furious Navy comeback and survive 10-8. The third-inning burst was keyed by L. Fry singling in two runs, P. Woods adding an RBI single, and SS Boston Bookmiller (OH; No. 44 state) plating another with a base knock; Bookmiller finished 2-for-the-day, while OF Sebastian Ohanian chipped in a double. For 16u USA Scout National Navy, 3B Dylan Catherwood (GA; No. 207 state) went 2-for-, OF Sutton Johnston (GA) tripled, and 2B Cooper Chupp (GA; No. 97 state), Jacob Ward, and Max Taylor each added doubles as Navy scratched back to within 6-8 before Bo Jackson's sixth sealed it.

Top Tier IN 16U American erupted for five runs in the top of the third to turn a 2-3 deficit into a 7-3 lead they'd never relinquish, ultimately closing out an 8-5 win at WHS Varsity Field. OF Eli Overholt (IN) delivered the blow that broke it open — a three-RBI double — while OF James Groepper (IN) followed with a two-RBI single to cap the frame; C Nyles Fish added a multi-hit, two-bag effort to pace the offense. For Blue Ridge Elite 2028, 3B Talan Morris (VA) was the most evaluable arm on the field, generating eight whiffs over four innings with four strikeouts and just one walk; C Austin Staton (VA) went 3-for-the-day to lead a balanced attack that also featured multi-hit games from OF Noah Estes (a double included), OF Kase Kirkeide, RHP Tyler Atkins, and Miller, with Z. King's two-RBI single providing the highlight on the offensive side.

**Performance National 16u 8, MAD Mavericks National 16U 7** Knotted at three heading to the bottom of the fourth, Performance National 16u erupted for four runs to seize control and never relinquished the lead, surviving a MAD Mavericks rally that pulled even at seven before Performance walked away with an 8-7 decision at LakePoint 10. E. Roschke delivered the decisive blow with a two-RBI single, and Bryson Summely — who finished 2-for-4 — added an RBI single in the same frame; a C. Holland walk kept the line moving. Performance got additional production from Puckett Hudson (2-for-3, double) and Brooks Jones (triple), while Jahmeer Damon chipped in a double. For MAD Mavericks, Alex Byrd provided the offensive highlight with a double in a game the Mavs will want back.

**East Cobb Astros 15U 1, Stars Baseball Marucci 2028 11 — LakePoint 11** Stars Baseball Marucci 2028 broke the game open with a six-run third inning, turning a 4-1 lead into a commanding 10-1 advantage and never looking back. 3B Ryan Bahr (VA; No. 226 national) set the tone early with a three-run homer in the first, and the third-inning eruption was fueled by C Jack Arft (VA; No. 35 state), whose two-RBI single was the key blow, with 3B Brayden Cronin (VA; No. 41 state) adding an RBI walk to extend the frame; both Cronin and Arft finished with two hits apiece, as did C James Bacher (VA; No. 31 state). LHP Maxwell Monahan worked 3.2 innings, generating 11 whiffs and punching out four to earn the win.

Cincy Legends National 16U 8, Legacy Baseball 2028 Team 6 Cincy Legends National 16U broke the game open with a five-run bottom of the first, building a lead that Legacy couldn't fully erase in a back-and-forth early game that settled at 8-6 after three innings of scoring. The Legends got the big blows early: 1B Rylan Osterberger (OH) singled home two runs, 3B Drew Baumann (OH) added an RBI single, and J. Ryan plated another on a fielder's choice to stake Cincy to a commanding cushion. Osterberger and Baumann each finished with two hits to pace the Legends' offense. For Legacy, OF Lane Pyles (NC), OF Parker Guevara (SC), and OF Wyatt Gilmore (SC) each went 1-for-the-day with a double, giving the 2028 club three extra-base knocks to watch as that class develops.

**Texas Twelve 16u 2, RCS Warpath Gold 3** RCS Warpath Gold seized control with a two-run third inning — built around a walk to A. Brokenshire — and made it stand in a 3-2 decision over Texas Twelve. On the mound, OF Landon Trout (PA; No. 47 state) opened with two hitless innings, sitting 80-83 (T84) and generating three whiffs across two strikeouts, before 1B Peyton Schley (PA) matched that same 80-83 (T84) band and added five whiffs of his own over the next two frames. OF Teague Stahovic (PA) supplied the game's only extra-base knock for Warpath with a triple. For Texas Twelve, RHP Ryan Davidson (TX) provided the offense's best moment, doubling home a run in the fourth to make it a one-run game, but the comeback stalled there.

**Factory SELECT 1, Tidewater Phillies 16u 7** Tidewater Phillies 16u broke the game open with three runs in the bottom of the fifth, capping a wire-to-wire control of LakePoint 14 that ended in a 7-1 final. LHP Cade Barford (VA) set the tone early, working 3.2 innings with 7 strikeouts, zero walks, and 15 whiffs while sitting 77-79 (T81); RHP Charles Castellanos (VA) closed it out with 3.0 hitless frames and four more punchouts. At the plate, C Lucas Howlett (VA) delivered the decisive blow — a two-RBI triple in the fifth — and finished 2-for-2 with a triple. LHP Blake Cushman (VA; No. 27 state) supplied the insurance with a three-run homer in the sixth, and Hines added a solo shot in the fourth. For Factory SELECT, OF Jace Grogan (GA; No. 167 state) went 2-for-3 and was one of the few bright spots in an offense that managed just one run across seven innings.

**Show NE 16u Showcase 6, Marucci Elite Texas 2028 6** Marucci Elite Texas 2028 seized control with a three-run fourth — C Tyler Rodgers doubled home two and J. Rojas singled in another to push a 4-1 advantage — but Show NE 16u Showcase clawed back to force a 6-6 deadlock, capped by N. Glass's two-RBI single in the sixth. OF JonParker Peel (TX) was the story on the mound for Marucci, racking up 6 strikeouts and 18 whiffs over four innings while SS Trystan Cook (TX) (double, two hits) and 1B Tate Erb (TX) (double) led the offense. For Show NE, Owen Flanagan sat 78-80 (T81) and generated 17 whiffs with 4 punch-outs across 3.1 frames, backed by a balanced attack from Ryan Bowdridge (double, two hits), Connor Gryniewicz, Miles O'Neil, and Glass — each with multiple knocks.

Service Baseball – DEV GRU broke the game open with a six-run first inning and never looked back, handing Northeast Pride '28 National a 6-4 defeat at LakePoint 16. L. Hilton keyed the decisive frame with a two-RBI single, and B. Grant and T. Wirtanen each added RBI singles of their own as Service DEV GRU sent a parade of runners across to build a lead Northeast couldn't overcome. Northeast Pride mounted a late charge — pulling within two by the sixth — but ran out of innings. For Northeast Pride, SS Chase Jervis (NY; No. 39 state) was the offensive bright spot, going 2-for-the-day with a pair of singles to lead the lineup.

Diamond Jacks broke the game open with a two-run third, then tacked on single runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth to complete a 5-0 blanking of Hit Dogs Illinois 16u Busch at LakePoint 9. **RHP Stephen Verdolini (PA)** set the tone early, sitting 86-87 (T88) while generating seven whiffs over 1.2 innings — three strikeouts against zero walks on just one hit allowed. At the plate, **3B Brogan Perreault (No. 41 state)** went 2-for-the-day with a double, **OF Connor Bresler (NJ; No. 151 national)** laced the key blow of the decisive third — an RBI double that opened the scoring — and **3B Owen Rivenbark (NJ; No. 53 state)** added a two-hit effort to keep the Diamond Jacks offense clicking all afternoon. Hit Dogs had no featured performers in the data.

**ATL Lightning 16U Gold 3, Ghost National 16U 1** Locked in a 1-1 tie through five, ATL Lightning 16U Gold pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth to pull away at Adairsville Varsity. The inning featured a walk to J. Smith among the key moments that helped manufacture the decisive cushion. RHP Oliver Spalding (GA) worked 5.1 innings, sitting 80-83 (T84) and generating six whiffs against three hits, overcoming four walks to keep Ghost National at bay. Bean went 2-for-the-day to pace the Lightning offense, while SS Ryan Dunham (GA; No. 100 state) added a double. For Ghost National, RHP Anthony Dufour (No. 105 state) collected a double, and #21 Chimicles delivered the Ghost run with a first-inning RBI single that plated #14 Noble, A.

SBA Virginia East 2028 seized control with a four-run fifth inning, turning a 3-2 game into a commanding 7-2 final. RHP Keegan Kerr (No. 43 state) was the engine throughout, working six innings and generating 16 whiffs while sitting 85-89 (T95) en route to eight strikeouts against just two walks. In the decisive frame, M. McGowan singled home a run, E. Hill followed with an RBI single, and E. Welch was hit by a pitch to plate another, the rally doing the damage needed to put it away. Xander Bien added a double, and C Clayton Weber (VA) went 2-for-the-day to round out the Virginia East attack. For GBG Northeast, 2B Cameron Polczwartek sat 78-81 (T82) and punched out six over 3.2 innings — 13 whiffs is a real number for that velocity — while 1B Ryan Gavigan (MA; No. 78 state) provided the offensive highlight with a double.

Dirtbags All Blacks 16U erupted for six in the top of the third to build a 6-2 lead, only to watch US Nats Scout KC storm back and knot things at 7-7 — a tie that held through seven innings at Calhoun HS. The decisive blow in that third-inning outburst belonged to 1B Aidan Gamble (PA; No. 30 state), who crushed a three-run home run; Q. Barron and C. Stiscak each drew run-scoring walks in the same frame. US Nats Scout KC answered emphatically in the fifth, pulling even and eventually taking a 7-6 edge before Dirtbags knotted it in the sixth. For KC, OF Gavin Flessner went 3-for-the-day with a triple and a double, OF Owen Gutierrez (MO) posted two hits including a pair of doubles, and C Brady Meyer (MO; No. 32 state) added a double as well.

STL Legacy 16u – Gianino 11, Smartense 16U Select 0 STL Legacy erupted for six runs in the opening frame and never looked back, tacking on three more in the third and two in the fifth to put this one away early. On the mound, 2B Jackson Elliott (MO; No. 66 state) was crisp through 4.1 innings, sitting 80-83 (T85) while generating nine whiffs and striking out four against just one walk. At the plate, OF Chase Edmiston went 2-for-3 with a double and drove in a run with a first-inning single that keyed the early outburst, while SS Ryan Toebben (MO) added a 2-for-3 effort to keep the lineup churning. Smartense had no answer defensively or offensively, managing just four hits and never threatening the shutout.

**Georgia Jackets 16U 10, 16U Commonwealth Xpress 3** Tied at 2 entering the third, Georgia Jackets 16U - erupted for four runs in the bottom half to seize control and never looked back, eventually pulling away 10-3. RHP Hudson Ray (GA) was the engine, working 4.1 innings and generating 10 whiffs while sitting 75-80 (T82) en route to five strikeouts. At the plate, Caden McGhee and Greene each went 3-for-the-day, 3B Hudson Stanley (GA; No. 67 state) added a 2-for-2 afternoon with a two-RBI single in the decisive third, and McGhee's RBI single in that same frame extended the cushion. 2B Tucker Markakis (GA) chipped in two more hits. For Commonwealth Xpress, Brady Crace kept the offense honest with a three-hit day that included a solo home run, and Tanner Ross went 2-for-his-day with a double.

**Rhino 16u K's 4, Ironbridge Showcase 2028 Lowry 0** Rhino 16u K's seized control immediately, plating three runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back. RHP Weston Ensign (IL; No. 44 state) got the rally going with an RBI triple, and LHP Caden Castleman (IL) followed with an RBI single to stake Rhino to a cushion they'd protect the rest of the way. On the mound, LHP Landon Ludwig (IL; No. 216 national) was the story — sat 78-83 (T86), generated 10 whiffs, and struck out six across four innings while allowing just one hit and two walks. C Wes Thompson (IL; No. 84 state) added a double, and Castleman finished 2-for-the-day to round out a complete team effort from the Illinois contingent.

**Valor National 8, Upstate Academy Blue 6** Valor National blew the game open with an eight-spot in the top of the second and never looked back. C. Varnell delivered the decisive blow with a two-RBI single, B. Linebarger reached on an error to plate another, and E. Mims added a sacrifice fly to cap the outburst. On the mound, 3B Harrison Tilley (TN) was sharp in relief of that cushion, spinning four innings with 5 strikeouts, 1 walk, and an eye-catching 13 whiffs. For Upstate Academy Blue, SS Blake Shields (NY) went 1-for-the-day with a double, and Tristen Reynolds matched him with a double of his own as the Blue chipped away for six runs but couldn't overcome the early deficit.

Athletics Scout Team 4, 643 DP Cougars 16U 3 Athletics Scout Team seized control with a two-run bottom of the fourth, when OF Abram Decena (IA; No. 380 national) launched a two-run homer to push the lead to 3-1 and ultimately provide the margin in a 4-3 decision. RHP Darret Branson (IN; No. 342 national) was the engine, working 5.2 innings and racking up 8 strikeouts on 8 whiffs while sitting 83-88 (T91) and limiting traffic to two free passes. OF Cutter Boggs (WV) and C Alex Hood (KY; No. 27 state) each went multi-hit, and C Spencer Schiff (IN; No. 261 national) added a double. For 643 DP Cougars 16U, Hunter Dillard went 3-for-the-day with a double and an RBI in the first, while 2B Cael Loquasto (GA; No. 79 state) and SS Kingston Jones (GA; No. 367 national) each added multi-hit efforts to keep the Cougars in it late.

**Wladyka Baseball 16U 8, Canes Midwest American 0** Wladyka Baseball 16U put the game away with a five-run fifth inning, turning a 3-0 lead into an 8-0 final at LakePoint 10. The decisive frame was built on opportunistic baseball — N. Opiola reached on an error and scored a run, S. Madden drew an RBI walk, and C. Tortorella followed with another RBI free pass as Canes Midwest American's pitching unraveled. Wladyka had manufactured runs in the second and fourth as well to stake their lead. For Canes Midwest American, Cameron Dixon provided the offensive bright spot, going 2-for-his-day with a pair of singles in a tough afternoon for his club.

**USA Scout Team Nike U.S. 16u 6, Canes Southwest National 16U 2** USA Scout Team Nike jumped in front immediately, plating two in the top of the first — B. Robbins delivering the go-ahead RBI single — then pushed the lead to 4-1 with another run in the second before tacking on two more in the fourth to close it out. Tyler Krasner controlled the game on the mound, sitting 85-88 (T89) over 3.1 innings with six strikeouts and 12 whiffs, working through four walks to keep Canes Southwest off balance all afternoon. SS Bostyn Dart (AZ; No. 273 national) and Liam Wahl each went 2-for-the-day at the plate, with Wahl's RBI single providing the insurance in the second.

**KMA 16u 8, ProStock Baseball Club 7** ProStock seized control early, erupting for four runs in the bottom of the second — W. Dudley drawing a two-run walk and B. Holle adding another via base on balls — to build a 5-1 cushion that held into the sixth before KMA 16u rallied to take it 8-7. RHP Gabe Donnelly (KY; No. 22 state) sat 85-88 (T90) and generated 10 whiffs in 2.2 innings despite five walks, with OF Brayden Thacker (No. 37 state) coming on to post three strikeouts on zero hits and no walks across two clean frames. RHP Louis DeSalvo (KY) went 3-for-the-day to anchor the KMA offense, while 3B Hayden Melton (KY; No. 314 national) and SS Reace Vaughn (KY) each added multi-hit efforts, Melton's including a double. For ProStock, SS Cash Cauley (GA; No. 375 national) doubled and RHP Owen McKeeby (GA; No. 54 state) went 2-for-2 in a losing cause.

**Motor City Hitdogs - Matos - 11, 9ers 2028 National 0** Holding a modest 2-0 edge through three innings, Motor City Hitdogs – Matos – blew the game open with a nine-run fourth that put 9ers 2028 National away for good. E. Vogel's two-RBI single and a two-RBI knock from OF Anthony Flores (MI; No. 56 state) were the catalysts, with OF Zac Kruper (MI) reaching on an error that plated two more to cap the onslaught. Flores went 2-for-2 to pace the Motor City offense, while Jonathan Harrison and 3B Mason Piazza (No. 33 state) each doubled, and Kruper added a double of his own. For 9ers 2028 National, Carson Kassabian collected a pair of hits in a tough afternoon.

**Stacked Baseball 16U 5, Cadets Baseball – Red 5** Stacked Baseball 16U erupted for two runs in the top of the third to build a 3-1 lead, but Cadets Baseball – Red battled back to force a 5-5 deadlock. The decisive third-inning frame was sparked when #16 Horvath grounded out to score SS Grayson Kennedy (TN; No. 44 state), then C. DiGrazia singled for an additional RBI. 2B River Brim (TN) paced Stacked offensively with a two-hit effort that included a double. For the Cadets, J. Stewart's two-RBI single in the fourth drew them even at 3-3, and the offense got contributions across the board — C Gunner Chapman (DC; No. 73 state) doubled, OF Carson Byrnes (DC) went 2-for-the-day, and SS Matthew Ruddy added a pair of hits as well.

**Complete Game of PA 0, Motor City Hit Dogs National 2** Motor City Hit Dogs National grabbed the lead for good in the bottom of the first when 1B Owen Hammond (MI; No. 35 state) grounded into a run-scoring out, and the Hit Dogs never looked back, tacking on an insurance run in the fourth on Hammond's RBI single to close out a 2-0 win. On the mound, SS Josh Leonard (MI; No. 13 state) was sharp in his two innings, holding Complete Game hitless while punching two and generating 11 whiffs sitting 76-81 (T82); C Thomas Barnhart (OH; No. 29 state) followed with a dominant frame — two strikeouts, seven whiffs, sitting 89-90 (T91). Hammond and Leonard each went 2-for-the-day, with Leonard doubling. For Complete Game, 1B Caleb Tesfaye (PA) logged 3.2 innings with three strikeouts and 18 whiffs sitting 83-85 (T86), and C Xavier Jacobs punched four in two frames at 79-83 (T85).

**Nelson Baseball School 16U 2, West Florida Rippers 7** West Florida put the game away before Nelson could blink, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first — punctuated by L. Franke's RBI fielder's choice and a run-scoring single from OF Christian Gaines (FL; No. 37 state) — and never looked back. RHP Andy Phelps (FL) set the tone on the mound, working 2.2 innings and generating six whiffs while sitting 82-83 (T84) with a 3/0 K/BB line. Gaines doubled as a two-way weapon, following his pitching stint (2.0 IP, 2 K, sat 78-82 (T83)) with a two-hit afternoon at the plate, and C Cooper Colome (FL) added a solo home run in the sixth to push the final to 7-2. For Nelson, 3B Jack Tanner (GA) collected two hits in a quiet offensive showing for the Rippers' opposition.

Indiana Bulls Select 4, FBH Angels 16u Red 3 Indiana Bulls Select seized control with a two-run bottom of the third — T. Clark grounding in a run before #2 Limberopoulos singled home #23 Frank — and held on from there to edge FBH Angels 16u Red. SS Hudson Frank (IN; No. 127 state) did double duty, working two clean innings with 3 K and sat 78-81 (T82) on the bump, then going 2-for-2 at the plate; C Tate Clark (IN) also went 2-for-2. For FBH Angels, 2B JAMESON VANN (FL) was sharp despite the loss — 6 K and 11 whiffs across four innings, sat 77-82 (T84) — while Christopher Glover (2-for-3, double, RBI), 3B Owen Kirchner (FL; No. 88 state) (2-for-3, double), and AJ Lee (double) and Negron (triple) gave the Angels plenty of contact on the offensive side.

**KMS Baseball 16U National 9, Excel Blue Wave American 9** Down 9-2 entering the sixth, KMS Baseball 16U National erupted for five runs in the top of the frame to knot the final at 9-9. The rally was anchored by LHP Caleb Wise (MD), whose three-run triple was the decisive blow, followed by RBI singles from Evan Tall and L. Johnson. On the mound, 3B Drake Weaver (MD) was sharp early, spinning three innings on one hit with three strikeouts and three whiffs against no walks. C Riley Mowen (MD) led the offense with a 3-for-day including a double, C James Myers (MD) added two hits and a double, OF Colt Mann (PA) and Tall each went 2-for. For Excel Blue Wave American, OF Clark Durden (AL; No. 69 state) and Smith each collected three hits, while OF Sawyer Downey (AL; No. 84 state) and 2B Taylor Jones (AL) each had two.

**643 DP Tigers 2, Bucks County Generals 2028's 3** Bucks County Generals 2028's erased a 2-0 deficit with three unanswered runs — two of them coming in a decisive sixth-inning surge — to edge out the Tigers at Calhoun HS. The Tigers had staked their early lead in the top of the first on an RBI walk by L. Shanlever and a stolen home by H. Waidelich, but Bucks County answered for good when S. Larosa singled home two in the sixth. SS Akaash Hardaway (PA) was the story on the mound, spinning 4.2 hitless innings with 3 strikeouts and 5 whiffs despite three walks. At the plate, 1B Peter Cilluffo went 2-for-the-day with a pair of doubles, while 1B Brayden Barrett and OF Evan Cammann (PA) each added two-hit performances to fuel the Generals' offense.

USA Prime Coastal Premier 5, East Cobb Yankees 1 Locked in a 2-0 stalemate through five, USA Prime Coastal Premier blew the game open with a three-run sixth to seal the win. RHP Zachary Hopkinson (NC) was the story all afternoon, working 6.2 innings and sitting 80-81 (T82) while racking up nine strikeouts and 16 whiffs against one walk — a filthy efficiency line that'll draw looks. OF Ryan Grande (NC; No. 195 state) delivered the decisive blow, a two-RBI single in the sixth, and C Trent Bryant (NC; No. 172 state) added a run-scoring double in the same frame; both went 2-for-the-day. For East Cobb, LHP Ryan Peterson (GA) struck out three across two frames, while SS Hudson Nelson and OF William Bouchard each collected two hits.

**East Coast Grays National 8, Georgia Jackets 16U – American 3** East Coast Grays National turned a tight 3-2 contest into a rout by erupting for four runs in the bottom of the fifth, blowing the game open on Heritage Field. Wyatt Lewis delivered the decisive blow with a two-RBI triple, T. Jones followed with an RBI single, and M. Gonick added another to push the lead to 6-3 before the Grays tacked on two more in the sixth. Scofield was the story on the mound, working 5.1 innings with 4 strikeouts, zero walks, and 8 whiffs on just 2 hits. Multi-hit nights from 1B Max Trojanowski (NC) (double), Brayden Wise, and 1B Michael Gonick (FL) (RBI single in the fifth) fueled the offense. For the Jackets, RHP Camden Crump (GA) flashed feel with 3 strikeouts over 3.0 innings (sat 72-78 (T81)), and 3B Wilson Lillard (GA; No. 327 state) provided a double in a tough-luck outing.

Snyder Bucks 16U 2028 10, Cangelosi Sparks North – Black 2 Snyder Bucks seized control with a five-run fifth that turned a 5-2 game into a 10-2 final, with Tucker Bowyer's two-run double and W. Zech's RBI double doing the heavy lifting in the frame before Marriott added a run-scoring single to cap the burst. C Evan Chambers (VA; No. 142 state) paced the Bucks' offense with a three-hit afternoon, while C William Zech finished 2-for-the-day with his double among two extra-base hits for the club. 3B Hendrik Van Der Walt (VA) also went 2-for-2. For Cangelosi Sparks North – Black, RHP Grayson Viniard (IL) sat 77-80 (T87) across three innings, generating seven whiffs against just one strikeout, a profile worth tracking as the velo fills out; C Hunter Lockefeer (IL; No. 29 state) and SS Nathan Patterson (IL; No. 94 state) each doubled, SS Gavin Hartigan (IL; No. 56 state) and SS Will Clark (IL; No. 112 state) each went 2-for-the-day, and OF Quinn Champion (IL) chipped in a double as well.

**DPC 2028 National Ghost SE 2, Canes American 16U 0** DPC 2028 National Ghost SE needed just one swing to break it open, as Hampton Gibbs launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth to account for both runs in a tidy 2-0 decision. Gibbs was equally dominant on the mound — the two-way standout sat 90-92 (T93), striking out nine over five innings on 14 whiffs while allowing just one hit. Cameron Register closed it out with three more strikeouts across two innings, sitting 82-85 (T93) with five whiffs. For Canes American, RHP Connor McDonald (NV; No. 5 state) was sharp in defeat — McDonald sat 82-82 (T82) and punched out six over 5.2 innings with 13 whiffs and no walks, but couldn't get his offense going against a DPC staff that allowed just two combined hits.

Southeast Sox 16U pulled ahead for good with back-to-back runs in the fifth and sixth innings to close out a 6-4 win, but VA Seminoles - Gerrity made it a game with a three-run fourth that briefly flipped the script. D. Rasmussen's two-RBI single was the key blow in that frame, turning a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 Seminoles lead. 3B Brant Rutledge (GA; No. 290 state) opened on the mound for Southeast Sox, going three efficient innings with five strikeouts, seven whiffs, and zero walks, sitting 80-83 (T84); 1B Cameron Kachinsky (GA) took over and punched out seven across 2.1 innings (12 whiffs), sitting 80-82 (T83), though four walks kept it tight. At the plate, RHP Bryson Bretti (GA) went 3-for-the-day with a double, while OF Caiden Bell (GA), Ivan Tolentino, and C Nolan Manning (GA) each added two-hit efforts — Tolentino's two-RBI single in the second staked the Sox to an early cushion. For the Seminoles, OF Brooks Bratton (VA) doubled in a limited offensive showing.

**Beast National 16u 1, Flood City Elite – 28s 7** Flood City Elite – 28s led 4-1 entering the fifth before B. Smithnosky and B. Hatch each singled home a run in a three-run bottom half that put the game firmly away at CASS Varsity. On the mound, OF JD Brouse (PA) was sharp in his 2.2 innings, striking out four and generating seven whiffs while holding hitters to one hit. RHP Bobby Smithnosky (PA; No. 52 state) and OF Tim Pirone (PA; No. 37 state) each went 2-for-the-day to pace the Flood City offense. For Beast National, 1B Easton Tapper (MS; No. 94 state) provided the lone extra-base knock, a double, in a tough afternoon for the 16u club.

**Gem City Throwbacks 16u White 1, FTB DB 2028 Philly Scout 1** Gem City scratched out the game's first run in the top of the third — B. Weng grounding out to plate what proved to be the decisive tally in a tight 1-1 deadlock at LakePoint 10 — and RHP Bronson Weng (OH; No. 291 national) made it stand for 6.2 innings, sitting 89-91 (T92) while generating 14 whiffs and striking out six against four walks, surrendering just one hit. For FTB DB 2028 Philly Scout, RHP Dominic Lauletta (PA; No. 19 state) matched him nearly pitch for pitch — nine strikeouts, 10 whiffs, sat 88-91 (T92) over 4.2 innings — and C Lyncoln Bennett (NY; No. 29 state) provided the lone extra-base knock, doubling in the fourth inning that drew Philly Scout even.

**Ascent Athlete 2028 Scout 3, Southeast Rawlings MAD 1** Ascent Athlete 2028 Scout broke a scoreless tie with a two-run third inning — the decisive blow coming off the bat of 3B Grady Forsberg (PA; No. 28 state), who launched a two-run homer to make it 2-0. Ascent added an insurance run in the sixth when OF William Dougherty (PA) doubled home a run. On the mound, RHP Kayden Wallace (PA; No. 27 state) set the table with four clean innings (5 K, 0 BB, 6 whiffs, sat 86-89 (T90)), and RHP Owen Murphy (PA; No. 130 national) was dominant in relief — 2.0 hitless frames with 6 strikeouts and 12 whiffs, sat 89-92 (T93). OF Brian Moore Jr (PA; No. 25 state) went 2-for-the-day, and OF Carson Frazier (NJ) added a double. For Southeast Rawlings MAD, RHP Caleb Rivas (TN) punched out 8 and generated 13 whiffs across 4.1 innings (sat 79-82 (T83)), with B. Stewart accounting for the Mavericks' lone run on a fourth-inning RBI groundout.

Northeast Lions 16u National broke the game open with an eight-run second inning, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 10-2 advantage and coasting to a 12-3 final at LakePoint 12. Teddie Holte keyed the Lions' offense with a 3-for-4 effort that included a two-run homer in the first and a double, while Zelano went 2-for-4 with a double and delivered the biggest blow of the second — a two-run single that plated #1 Campbell and #17 Fitzsimmons; Jack O'Leary added an RBI on a hit-by-pitch to cap the frame. For Mac N Seitz 16U Black, C Colin Arnold (MO) went 1-for-3 with a double.

**WarKats Baseball Club 4, The Dream 16U 3** WarKats Baseball Club seized control immediately, plating three runs in the bottom of the first to build a lead they never relinquished. C. Kortis delivered the key blow with a two-RBI single, and RHP Bairon Exline (OH; No. 170 state) followed with an RBI double to stake WarKats to a 3-0 advantage. Exline also went 1-for-1 with that double at the plate, while C Logan Smith (OH) and C Will Blueter (OH; No. 101 state) each added a double of their own. For The Dream 16U, C Grayson Doss (MS) was sharp in two innings of work — three strikeouts, five whiffs, zero walks, one hit allowed — and contributed a double at the dish; 2B David Griggs (GA) went 2-for-his-appearances with a double, and MIF Bryson McRunnels (GA) chipped in a double as well, but the early deficit proved too steep to overcome.

**Team Elite Platinum 16U White 2, NJ Rebels Arsenal 2028 Scout 4** NJ Rebels Arsenal 2028 Scout overcame a two-run first-inning deficit — built on a pair of sacrifice flies by Brinkler and B. Gallup — to win four straight frames and close out the win on LakePoint 14. The engine was **RHP James Gaven (NJ; No. 77 state)**, who went the full seven innings, sat 82-85 (T86), and generated 16 whiffs while scattering five hits and walking two against seven strikeouts. Gavan Stropoli added a two-hit afternoon at the plate, and **OF Brendan Keown (NJ)** contributed a double. For Team Elite Platinum 16U White, the early two-spot held up only briefly, as the Rebels chipped back with an HBP RBI from A. Checchio in the fourth to help flip the lead for good.

**Mashfactory-Drabick 16u 2, Marlins Scout Team 16u 0** Mashfactory-Drabick 16u put the game away early, plating both runs in the bottom of the first on RBI singles by SS Peyton Drabick (OH; No. 20 state) and 1B Brock Bourquin, and never looked back. RHP Jamison Marshall (OH) was the story on the mound, spinning 5.2 innings with six strikeouts, one walk, and 10 whiffs while sitting 81-84 (T85) — a controlled, repeatable arm that gave Marlins hitters no rhythm. Drabick and Bourquin each went 2-for-the-day, while OF John Baker (OH; No. 45 state) added a triple and C Brody Baughman (OH; No. 122 state) doubled. For Marlins, C Stone Burcker (NC) supplied the lone extra-base knock with a double, and Walt worked two solid innings with two strikeouts and four whiffs out of the bullpen.

East Coast Sox 2028 Marucci turned a 4-3 lead into a rout with a four-run fourth and added three more in the fifth to put Ole Liners 16U National away, 10-4. The engine early was RHP Tage Pollard (AR; No. 61 state), who sat 85-90 (T91) over three innings, punching out five without a walk. B. Mallett's two-RBI single was the decisive blow of the fourth-inning burst, with E. Mathis adding an RBI walk to cap the frame. SS Isaiah Brister (AR) doubled among his hits, and OF Sawyer Jackson (AL) also went extra-base. For Ole Liners, SS Peter Yarnell (MD; No. 106 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, OF Noah Tomasino (MD; No. 55 state) added a multi-hit effort, and Carter Vinar chipped in a double.

On Deck O's 2028 8, USA Prime Southwest 2028 2 On Deck O's 2028 broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of the fourth, turning a 2-1 deficit into a commanding advantage they wouldn't relinquish. The big blow came from C Camden Glaze (SC; No. 73 state), whose three-run double keyed the inning; E. Smith drew an RBI walk and Z. Winner was hit by a pitch to force in another as the O's sent seven to the plate. On the mound, RHP Aiden Harrist (No. 91 state) set the tone, working three innings with five strikeouts, seven whiffs, and just two hits while sitting 78-83 (T84); RHP Ben Fulton (NC) followed with two scoreless frames, punching out four and allowing no hits while sitting 79-81 (T82). 3B Caleb Trader and OF Nicholas Romano (SC) each went 2-for-the-day to anchor the lineup.

**Southeast Rawlings Mad 9, Devine Baseball 1** Southeast Rawlings Mad broke the game open with a three-run third inning, pushing their lead to 5-0 and effectively closing the door on Devine Baseball at Heritage. SS Carson Haney (TN; No. 41 state) delivered the key blow in that frame, a two-RBI double that put the Mavericks firmly in control, with SS Braxton Weatherford (TN; No. 27 state) adding a run-scoring triple to cap the rally. Weatherford finished 3-for-the-day overall, while OF Joseph Mosley (TN; No. 215 national) went 2-for-2 with a two-RBI double in the second, and SS Reid Bostic (TN; No. 40 state) added a two-hit effort. For Devine, C Gus Steve (GA; No. 62 state) went 2-for-2, and 3B John Jang contributed a double.

**Pa Rebels 2028 National 11, CBA Scout 16U 0** Pa Rebels 2028 National broke the game open with a five-run third inning, turning a 2-0 lead into a 7-0 cushion they'd ride to a run-rule finish at Hiram. Henry Mahon's two-run single was the big blow of that third-inning burst, with R. Carter singling home another run and 3B Aidan Cuguni (PA) adding a single to keep the line moving. On the mound, Danny Castro worked two hitless innings, generating four whiffs against two walks and two strikeouts. At the plate, C Ryan Carter (PA) and SS Xavier Wood (PA; No. 88 state) each went 2-for-the-day with a double, while Cuguni and Mahon also collected multi-hit efforts to fuel the lopsided victory.

**Dirtbags Signature 16U 15, Indiana Bulls White Scout 3** Tied at 2 through two innings, Dirtbags Signature 16U pulled away with a five-run third and then blew the game open with six more in the fourth to cruise to a 15-3 final at Adairsville Varsity. The fourth-inning explosion was fueled by RHP Brooks Keeler (NC; No. 150 state), whose two-run double highlighted the big frame, followed by C Blake Chatman (SC; No. 101 state) singling home two more and SS Camden Whittemore (NC) adding an RBI on a hit-by-pitch. Chatman and Camryn Gooding each went 2-for-the-day, while SS Matthew Wright (NC; No. 120 state), 2B Che Aamodt (NC; No. 159 state), and Bright also contributed extra-base knocks. For Indiana Bulls White Scout, SS Callum Birdzell (IN; No. 288 national) tripled and C Garrett Deuser (IN) added a double.

NE Runbirds 15U erupted for six runs in the top of the second to turn a scoreless game into a commanding lead they wouldn't relinquish, holding off API Academy 16U Vaught 9-6. Nicholas Fantini paced the Runbirds offensively with a two-hit effort, while Logan Augustyniak added a double. For API Academy, 2B Xavier Dillard (MD) went 1-for-his-day with a double, and C Pierson Smith provided a two-hit afternoon, but the early deficit proved too steep to fully overcome as the Runbirds added insurance runs in the fourth and fifth to close it out.

**5 Star Virginia 16u Black 2028 22, SBA Bolts TN 2028 2** Already up six through two, 5 Star Virginia 16u Black erupted for eight runs in the top of the third to put the game completely out of reach, sending 22 across the plate by the fourth. The decisive frame featured back-to-back doubles — 2B Cory Pasiliao (VA) plated two and C Brodie Dore followed with two more — before LHP Andrew Cruz (VA) capped the inning with a two-RBI single. Seinko Augins led all hitters going 4-for-the-day with a double, while RHP Kole Holloway (VA; No. 126 state) and 2B Kingston Wade (VA) each added two-hit efforts. For SBA Bolts TN, C Kaleb Tench (TN) and OF Seth Venable (TN) each went 2-for-2, with Tench adding a double.

**AquaSox Baseball 16U Blue 2, Marucci Spikes National 9** Marucci Spikes National put the game away before AquaSox Baseball 16U Blue could blink, erupting for six runs in the bottom of the first to turn a competitive opener into a wire-to-wire romp at Rockmart Baseball Field. A. Ellis singled for an RBI and C. Fowkes singled for another during the burst, while E. Yeckel — who reached on error — plated two more to cap the damage. RHP Evan Mizia (PA; No. 22 state) then made the lead academic, spinning 3.2 hitless innings with seven strikeouts and 15 whiffs, and Karsten Lenyk closed it out with 1.2 more hitless frames and seven additional whiffs. At the plate, 2B Evan Yeckel (PA) contributed a double, C Matthew Madonna (PA; No. 43 state) went 2-for-day, and SS Nathan Rickel added two hits of his own. For AquaSox, the offense never found traction against a Spikes staff that combined for no hits allowed.

Louisville Baseball Club 7, Ninth Inning Royals 0 Louisville Baseball Club sent 10 men to the plate and erupted for all seven runs in the bottom of the second, turning a scoreless game into a rout it would never relinquish. 3B Kolten Quirin (KY; No. 31 state) handled two innings on the mound, generating five whiffs while sitting 77-80 (T81) and allowing just one hit with no walks. At the plate, SS Jackson Burke (KY; No. 11 state) went 2-for-3 with a double, and SS Nolan White (KY; No. 18 state) delivered an RBI double as part of the decisive frame. J. Freibert added an RBI single in the same inning to extend the cushion, with the Royals never threatening across seven frames.

**Top Tier Dudes 2028 5, GRIT Fusion 16U 1** Top Tier Dudes 2028 broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run third and added two more in the fifth to put the game away. C Gabe Jackson (CA) was the catalyst, singling home a run in the first and doubling in another during the decisive third — he finished 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI. OF Jaden Dichoco (CA) also went 2-for-2 with a double and knocked in a run with a single in that third inning, and C Travis Franco (CA) added two hits. 3B Aj Wong (CA) threw two clean innings with two strikeouts and four whiffs. For GRIT Fusion, Jake Kubis was sharp despite the result, generating 12 whiffs and punching out seven across four innings (sat 78-80, T81); OF Jack Quirk (NY) went 2-for-2 with a double, and both Ryan Hamilton and RHP Tony Sauer (NJ) added doubles.

**Orioles Scout Team 2028 14, Next Level Brewers Sandlot 16U 4** Orioles Scout Team 2028 seized control immediately, erupting for five runs in the top of the first — including an RBI single from **1B Alex Hampton (NC; No. 28 state)** and a run-scoring sacrifice fly by L. Douglas — then pushed the lead to 9-2 through two and 12-3 through three, never looking back. Hampton was the day's headliner, adding a three-run homer in the third to finish 2-for-the-day with four RBIs; **RHP Brady Quirk (SC; No. 6 state)** went 2-for-2 with two doubles, and **OF Connor Kullman (NC; No. 158 state)** chipped in two hits including a double. For Next Level Brewers Sandlot 16U, Jaxson O'Connor and Vincent Bourne each went 2-for-2 with a double, William Mitchell added two hits, and Lucas Sicerec contributed a triple.

Trailing 4-2 heading into the fifth, Top Tier Americans 16U Hood erupted for four runs in the top half to seize control and hold on for a 6-4 win over Georgia Bombers 16u Daily at LakePoint 12. The decisive rally was sparked by E. Cheyne's RBI sacrifice bunt before Isaiah Jackson delivered the go-ahead blow with a run-scoring triple, capping the outburst. LHP Cole Newsted and Samuel McCullough each went 2-for-the-day to anchor the Hood lineup, while OF Tyler Ladd (MI; No. 24 state) and RHP Caden Grant (MI) each added doubles. For Georgia Bombers, 1B Cooper glass (GA; No. 274 state) provided the game's lone home run, a solo shot in the fourth that briefly pushed the Bombers' lead to 4-2.

East Cobb Angels erupted for three runs in the top of the first to set the tone, then tacked on two more in the second to build a 5-0 cushion that proved insurmountable. The decisive blow was a two-RBI triple by SS Parker Bounds (GA), and LHP RD Nelson (GA) did the rest, working 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts and 14 whiffs against just two walks. OF Matthew Hughes added a multi-hit effort with a triple, and C Jackson Ramaley (GA; No. 298 state) went 2-for-day with a double, while T. Reid's RBI single in the second capped the Angels' scoring. For SCP 2028 National Cardinal, Jack Provenzano was the offensive bright spot with a 3-for-day including a double, and C Collins doubled as a two-way contributor — going 2.0 innings (sat 76-82, T83) with three strikeouts — before Daniel Ebeling followed with 2.0 frames of his own (sat 80-83, T84), punching out three more on six whiffs.

Deadlocked 6-6 heading to the fourth, Cincy Flames 16u erupted for five runs in the top of the inning to seize an 8-7 lead they wouldn't relinquish. The burst was fueled by three singles with men on base: C Gavin Bly (OH; No. 115 state) delivered a two-RBI single, J. Spaeth followed with another two-bagger of his own through the box to plate two more, and SS Chase Marsh (IN) capped the rally with an RBI single to push the margin to five. Marsh finished 2-for-4 with a double, while 3B Owen Herring (OH) added a double in a tidy supporting effort. For Pioneers Baseball 16u Red, 3B Sameer Dhillon (PA) provided the offensive highlight with a double in a losing cause.

**BAM Signature 16u 7, HIT DOGS OHIO 2028 7** Sitting on a 7-2 lead through three innings, BAM Signature 16u watched HIT DOGS OHIO 2028 erupt for five runs in the bottom of the fourth to force a 7-7 final at LakePoint 15. The rally was fueled by three straight doubles: SS Holden Wilcox (OH; No. 16 state) delivered a two-run shot to ignite it, C Samuel Sprengard (OH; No. 46 state) followed with another two-run double, and 3B Grady Kerins (OH; No. 35 state) capped the burst with an RBI double of his own. BAM's offensive standouts were C Mason Thacker (IN), who went 3-for-the-day with two doubles, and SS Landon Hurley (IN), who added a triple; OF Brody Langlois contributed a two-hit effort as well. For Hit Dogs, Sprengard and 3B Caleb Williams (OH) each added an extra-base hit beyond the decisive frame.

**TG DBacks 16u National 5, PF Flyers 2028 4** TG DBacks 16u National built their cushion early, erupting for two runs in the bottom of the second to seize a lead they'd protect the rest of the way. OF Rex Stockhausen (GA) delivered an RBI single in that decisive frame, and C Landon Collett (GA) followed with an RBI double to push the margin to 3-1; Stockhausen finished with two hits including a triple. OF Mason Little (GA) added a double of his own to round out a balanced DBacks attack. For PF Flyers 2028, LHP Rudy Glotfelty (OH; No. 47 state) went yard with a double at the plate, and OF Carson Tabler (OH) also doubled, while K. Raible chipped in an RBI single as the Flyers staged a late push that fell one short at 5-4.

**DMV Prospects 2028 2, Rawlings Tigers 16U Icon 2** DMV Prospects 2028 broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third when C Cameron Stallone (MD) laced an RBI double to put the Prospects ahead, but Rawlings Tigers 16U Icon answered in the bottom half on a T. Horejes error-aided run to knot it at one before the Tigers grabbed their first lead in the fifth on an E. Null RBI single — a lead DMV erased in the seventh to force the final 2-2 deadlock. For DMV, SS Noah Caruso (MD; No. 53 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double alongside Stallone's extra-base knock. For Rawlings, OF Chase Stearns (MO; No. 41 state) was sharp over four innings — sat 72-84 (T85), punching out six and generating 10 whiffs — before 3B Ryan Boschert (MO) took over and added four more strikeouts with six whiffs while sitting 80-82 (T83); C Charles Mock (MO; No. 108 state) went 2-for-the-day, and RHP Asher Krimmel (MO; No. 170 national) doubled.

**SBG SOX PRIME 16U 23, Dirtbags 16U Platinum 2** SBG Sox Prime 16U sent a statement at Heritage, erupting for eight runs in the first inning and stacking eight more in the second to take a 16-0 stranglehold before the Dirtbags 16U Platinum recorded an out in the third. Lee Roberts III's two-run double was among the key blows in that opening salvo, with Jase Schultz reaching on error to plate two more as the Sox built their cushion. Roberts III finished 3-for-3 with a double, while Case Simmons went 2-for-2 with a double and added a solo home run in the second; RHP Kain Sandridge (MS; No. 74 state) chipped in a 2-for-2 effort with a double, and Schultz contributed a 2-for-2 day at the plate as well.

**Building Champions 16U Horner 10, SmarTense 16U Prospects 0** Building Champions 16U Horner poured it on steadily, then broke it open with a three-run fourth that pushed the margin to 7-0 and put the mercy clock in motion. RHP Lucas Kamerzell (KS; No. 8 state) handled the pitching chores through 4.2 innings, sitting 83-84 (T85) while striking out six and generating six whiffs against a three-hit, two-walk line. At the plate, 1B Jagger Jackson (MO; No. 27 state) was the offensive catalyst, going 2-for-the-day with a double and a three-run homer in the fourth — the decisive blow. B. Rawlins added a two-RBI single in the fifth to push the final to 10-0.

Team Ontario built a comfortable lead early and never looked back, plating two in the first and bursting for three more in the bottom of the second to go up 5-0 and effectively end it. Waylon Shakespeare's two-run double headlined the decisive frame, and A. Zayas added an RBI groundout to cap the rally. On the mound, OF Elijah Smith (ON; No. 14 state) was electric over two innings, striking out six on 10 whiffs with zero hits allowed while sitting 84-88 (T90). Shakespeare finished 2-for-2 with a triple and double, Eli Goizman added a triple, OF Gabriel D'Ercole doubled, and Chase Storey went 2-for-2. For Mid Atlantic Orioles 2028, Jon Michael Lee threw two hitless innings (sat 76-83, T84) with two strikeouts, and OF Henry Rotter went 2-for-2 in a tough loss.

Staked to a 2-1 lead entering the sixth, Marucci Prospects Franchise broke the game open with a three-run top half to pull away 5-2 over Virginia Cardinals 2028's at LakePoint 11. E. Zickafoose singled home a run to ignite the frame, and RHP Kaleb Oeth (WI; No. 48 state) reached on an error that plated another as Marucci seized control. At the plate, SS Easton Lake (NV; No. 13 state) went 2-for-the-day with a triple, SS Jake Powell (TX; No. 143 state) added two doubles in a 2-hit effort, and both Givon Storkson and Oeth each chipped in a double. For Virginia, SS Trevor Deyoung (VA) was sharp through four innings — generating five whiffs with two strikeouts and allowing just two hits — while 2B Gabe Winterhoff (VA) and 1B Peyton Robbins (VA) each doubled for the Cardinals' offense.

**Halos National 2028 6, 16U USA SCOUT – TEAM NIKE U.S. 3** Halos National 2028 sent five runners across in the top of the first and never looked back, with C. Hrobsky delivering the pivotal blow — a two-RBI single that keyed the outburst — while C. Scheel and L. Hagland each drew run-scoring walks to build the cushion. 2B Audie Matter (WI) added a triple to the Halos' ledger. For Team Nike, 2B Josiah Masters (GA) was sharp in defeat, working four innings with five strikeouts, seven whiffs, and just two hits allowed against zero walks; 3B Jamal Burton (GA; No. 306 state) was even more electric in relief — sat 82-85 (T86), punched out three in two hitless frames with six whiffs — while Aaron Moore went 2-for-his-at-bats to provide the offense.

**643 DP Cougars 4, 16u Wow Factor Nation TN 4** Wow Factor Nation TN seized control with a three-run third, turning a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 advantage that held until 643 DP Cougars clawed back to even in a draw at LakePoint 13. The decisive rally was sparked by OF Beau Turner (TN), who singled in a run to key the frame, with LHP Drake Perry (TN) drawing a walk to extend the inning; Turner and Perry each finished with two hits on the night. SS Gage Walker (TN) added a double. For the Cougars, SS Chase Michelson (GA; No. 111 national) was the standout, going 2-for-the-day with a double and a solo home run in the fourth that began the comeback, while OF Riley Shumpert (GA; No. 155 national) contributed a double of his own.

Scorpions Team EASTON put the game away with a three-run third inning, turning a 2-2 tie into a lead they never relinquished on the way to a 6-2 victory at LakePoint 14. The big blow was a two-run double by Dane Doty, with P. Kretsch adding a sacrifice fly to cap the frame. On the mound, 3B Billy Cole (TX) was electric in his 1.2 innings, sitting 86-88 (T89) and generating eight whiffs to go with three strikeouts. Cole also contributed at the plate with a multi-hit effort, while C Cooper Mitchamore (TX; No. 109 state) and Doty each went 2-for-the-day with a double apiece. For Canes Indiana Scout 2028, C Landyn Jewell (IN) posted a two-hit game and OF Colton Shipp (IN; No. 61 state) doubled.

**Knights National 2, Pro Skills 16U 3** Knights National grabbed a 2-1 edge in the top of the second — H. Owens singled home a run and OF Tanner Herbek (TN; No. 160 state) plated another on a groundout — but Pro Skills 16U chipped away to retake the lead for good by the sixth. Henry Sheaffer worked 4.1 innings for Knights National, sitting 81-83 (T84) with 5 strikeouts and 14 whiffs, though six walks kept him working from trouble. For Pro Skills 16U, OF Chase Bergman (NJ) opened with 3.2 innings of two-walk ball before SS Matt Saporito (NJ) slammed the door with 6 punchouts and 7 whiffs over 2.2 frames; E. Mitchell drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth to knot the game at two before Pro Skills eventually pushed the go-ahead run across in the sixth. 2B Troy Simpliciano (NJ) paced the offense going 3-for-3 with a double, while OF Chase Conard (NJ) tripled, Jack Marquardt doubled, and OF Tristyn Weipz (NJ) added a double as well.

**Richmond Braves 16U Platinum 6, Power Baseball NC 2028 6** Power Baseball NC 2028 seized control with a three-run third inning — built on an HBP RBI from N. Harper, a bases-loaded walk from B. Michel, and a sacrifice fly from **3B Nicky Donaldson** — to open a 4-0 lead that Richmond couldn't fully overcome in a 6-6 deadlock. For the Braves, **2B Odin Gaitens (VA; No. 35 state)** paced the offense with a three-hit, one-double effort, while **SS Wan Chae** added a two-hit night and **OF Landon Buracker (VA; No. 120 state)** contributed a double. For Power Baseball, **OF Khari Bowens (NC)** went 2-for-the-day alongside Donaldson's double.

MVP Dawgs 9, SCP 2028 National Black 3 MVP Dawgs sent five runs across in the top of the first and never looked back, building a lead they extended to 9-3 by the final out at LakePoint 9. Richard Leed's two-run double and 1B Evan Siegel (VA)'s run-scoring double headlined the opening burst, with E. Schaal adding a run-scoring single to cap the damage. On the mound, Ezra Le was sharp in 2.2 innings, racking up 3 strikeouts and 8 whiffs while allowing just one hit and one walk. At the plate, OF Daniel House (VA) went 3-for-3 with a double and a triple, Leed matched him with a three-hit day and his extra-base knock, and RHP Luke Hafer (VA) contributed a 2-for-2 effort; Le added a double of his own. For SCP 2028 National Black, Porter Richards provided the bright spot with a double among his squad's limited offensive production.

**Athletes Lab 16U Scout 1, Bombers 2028 7 — LakePoint 13, 9:30 PM** Scoreless through three, Bombers 2028 blew the game open with a five-run fourth that effectively ended it, with 3B Elias Saenz (CA) delivering the big blow — a two-RBI double — before OF Evan Leyva (CA) singled home another and 1B Jayden Chagollan (CA) capped the frame with an RBI double. On the mound, RHP Christian Quintero (CA; No. 206 state) was steady through 5.2 innings, sitting 82-84 (T85) while racking up 5 strikeouts and 8 whiffs. Chagollan and Leyva each went 2-for-the-day alongside RHP Jake Smith and 2B Mason Caty (CA), who also recorded multi-hit efforts. For Athletes Lab 16U Scout, LHP Abram Graning flashed real arm-side ability over two innings — sitting 78-79 (T80) with 11 whiffs and 4 punchouts — and LHP Cayden McFalls (NC; No. 69 state) provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

**Florida Sluggers 2028 6, NOVA Premier 6** NOVA Premier's three-run third turned a 2-2 tie into a 5-2 advantage that held up until the Sluggers clawed back to even in a wild late-night draw at LakePoint 11. M. Petty's two-RBI single was the decisive blow in that third-inning burst, with 1B Bryce Henry (NOVA Premier) adding an RBI double to cap the frame. Henry did double duty — working 5.1 innings with 8 strikeouts and 10 whiffs while sitting 72-78 (T80) — and went 3-for-the-day with a double at the plate. OF Bryce Platenberg (VA) added two doubles and 2B Liam Barry (VA) went 2-for-2 for NOVA. For Florida Sluggers 2028, C Carlos Arroyo posted a multi-hit game highlighted by a triple, while LUIS MARTINEZ (2H, 2B) and OF VICTOR SANTELIZ (FL) (double) provided the pop — A. Pernici's two-RBI single in the first had staked the Sluggers to their early edge before NOVA wrestled control away.

**643 16U Jaguars Hawkins 5, Richmond Braves 2028 Platinum 3** Knotted at 1 through four innings, 643 16U Jaguars Hawkins broke the game open with a three-run fifth to pull away at LakePoint 10. SS Jax Foust (GA) delivered twice on the night — a first-inning RBI double that staked the Jaguars to an early lead and another RBI double in the decisive fifth — while J. Pankow added an RBI single in that same frame. OF Sutton Plett (GA) chipped in with a triple. LHP Cole Gamblin (GA) was the story on the mound, striking out six and generating 12 whiffs across 3.1 innings while allowing just one free pass. For Richmond Braves 2028 Platinum, 1B Aiden Horowicz (WV) went 2-for-the-night to provide some offensive pop in the loss.

**16U NE Mariners American 6, South Jersey Young Guns 2028 7** Trailing 2-1 entering the fifth, 16U NE Mariners American erupted for five runs in the top of the frame to take a 6-2 lead, only to watch South Jersey Young Guns 2028 answer with five of their own in the bottom half to steal a 7-6 win. The Mariners' rally was built around SS Tucker Montecalvo (ME), who singled home two, and SS Timmy DeGraves Jr. (MA), whose two-run double kept the crooked number growing; Nate Fluet added a two-hit afternoon to pace the offense. For the Young Guns, SS Brayden Bell (NJ) went 2-for-the-day and 1B Tyler Siitonen (NJ) doubled and factored into the decisive comeback that flipped the lead for good in the sixth.

Houston Wildcatters Navy 2028 8, Coastal Stars 2028 Premier 0 Houston Wildcatters Navy 2028 broke the game open with three runs in the bottom of the third, then added three more in the fifth to close out an 8-0 shutout at LakePoint 9. SS Callen Corley (TX; No. 117 state) set the tone on the mound, working three clean innings — sat 87-89 (T90) — with three strikeouts, two whiffs, and zero walks against a one-hit line. OF Colt Sampson (TX) was the offensive catalyst, going 3-for-3 with two triples, including the RBI triple in the decisive third; C Blake Bielke (TX) matched him with a 3-for-3 night that included a triple and an RBI single in that same frame. OF Brayden Brooks (TX; No. 95 state) added a two-hit effort with an RBI single, and OF Emery Devastey (TX; No. 158 state) contributed a double.