.:Updated May 16th, 2022:.
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The Blacksox Nation sent 3 teams to the Homerun Classic this past weekend with all 3 teams competing in the Championship game on Sunday. The Blacksox 10U and 13U finished strong winning their respective divisions. The 12U boys were faced with some injuries this weekend but battled and took 2nd place after winning back to back tournaments.
13U DIVISION
In the 13U Division, The Blacksox 13U went all wood this weekend as they prepare for the 13U PG Wooden Bat tournament in Arizona Memorial Day Weekend. They came out on fire Saturday going 2-0 out scoring their opponents 29-2. Then battled two close games on Sunday winning the Championship game 8-7 with a walk off hit by Matteo Bivian in the bottom of the 7th. Ivan Rojo led the team in hitting with a .500 Avg and played great behind the dish. Vince Della Santina hit 3 Doubles and homered once finishing with a .455 Avg. Tournament MVP was awarded to Nick Diaz who pitched 6 Strong Innings with 7K's. Diaz also played great defense up the middle and helped contribute on offense hitting .455.
12U DIVISION
In the 12U Division, The Blacksox 12U went 3-1 making it 3 straight championship appearances in a row but come up short this past weekend and took 2nd. Richard Medel doubled twice and tripled once leading the team with a .667 Avg. Anthony Anderson has been Most Improved player the last couple tournaments and finished this weekend hitting .500. Gideon Mayo doubled and tripled once as he also finished the weekend hitting .500.
10U DIVISION
In the 10U Division, The Blacksox 10U went 4-1 beating BBT 10U (5-1) in the Championship game and improving their Spring season record to 23-4. Tournament MVP went to Quintin Blackwell who smashed 2 Homeruns while leading the team with an .800 Avg. Blackwell also pitched 5 Strong innings in the ship allowing just 1 Run. Mils Klockner had a team high (7) Runs Scored and finished his Birthday Weekend winning a Championship and hitting .636. Happy Birthday young baller! Paolo Pumilia was a threat on the bases stealing (7) bases on the weekend and finishing with a .556 Avg. Great Job to the Blacksox 10U as they remain on fire and look to make some noise next month at the International World Series in L.A.
10U HomeRun Classic CHAMPIONS
Upcoming Events
Date: May 21st-22nd
Location: Central Valley
Divisions: 10U - 11U
Northern California's Top High School Prospects
Antioch High School
Antioch, CA.
Age Groups/Class:
2023 - 2024 - 2025
Sunday
May 29th
This tryout is open to all High School Athletes located in Northern California.
Teams will be set and put together to compete in some of the top Showcase events on the West Coast.
If you are interested, please reach out to Coach Tjay Ratliff (510) 224-0074
15U (2025) - 10:00am
16U (2024) - 12:00pm
17U (2023) - 2:00pm
Blacksox Nation
WALL OF FAME
2015 8U International World Series
This was Blacksox Nations first ever Travel Ball team created in 2015. They were Ranked #3 in California for the 8U Major Division. They were the first Blacksox team to make the trip to SoCal for the Usssa International World Series.
2016 9U World Series Champions
The Blacksox 8U attended the AWS World Series in Reno. They did not run an 8U Division this year and was forced to play in the 9U Division. They battled and held their own to come out as Blacksox Nations first World Series Champions.
2017 Triple Crown Champions
This was the first time ever the Blacksox swept all 3 Divisions in the same tournament. The Blacksox won the 8U, 9U, and 10U Divisions all on the same weekend at Twin Creeks.
2017 10U World Series Champions
The Blacksox Nation 10U won the AWS 10U World Series in Reno, NV. This was the first World Series win for this specific age group.
2018 9UAA World Series Champions
The Blacksox Nation 8U played up in the 9UAA Division and won the AWS World Series in Reno, NV. This was the year that the Blacksox Nation did something that no other program has ever done. Blacksox were crowned World Series Champions in all 4 Divisions 9UAA - 9U - 10U - 11U.
2018 9U World Series Champions
The Blacksox Nation 9U won the AWS World Series in Reno, NV. This was the year that the Blacksox Nation did something that no other program has ever done. Blacksox were crowned World Series Champions in all 4 Divisions 9UAA - 9U - 10U - 11U.
2018 10U World Series Champions
The Blacksox Nation 10U won the AWS World Series in Reno, NV. This was the year that the Blacksox Nation did something that no other program has ever done. Blacksox were crowned World Series Champions in all 4 Divisions
9UAA - 9U - 10U - 11U.
2018 11U World Series Champions
The Blacksox Nation 11U won the AWS World Series in Reno, NV. This was the year that the Blacksox Nation did something that no other program has ever done. Blacksox were crowned World Series Champions in all 4 Divisions
9UAA - 9U - 10U - 11U.
2019 10U Youth National Champions
This was our programs first year ever attending the Baseball Youth Nationals. The Blacksox 10U went undefeated winning the Nationals 10U Division in Reno, NV.
2019 12U Youth National Champions
This was our programs first year ever attending the Baseball Youth Nationals. The Blacksox 12U won their respective division along with our 10U in Reno, NV.
2021 14U Youth National Champions
After a disaster year off because of COVID-19 the Youth Nationals was canceled in 2020. The boys decided to come back and defend their Championship in 2021 and did just that. The Blacksox 14U were back to back Champions at Youth Nationals in Reno, NV.
2021 11U PG West World Champions
The Blacksox 11U came into this event as Underdogs with a loaded bracket and some nationally ranked teams. They knocked off Lamorinda 11U in the Semi-Finals and then defeated Team Hype 11U in the Championship Game.
2021 12U PG West World Champions
This was the battle of the Top 2 teams clearly in Northern California.
Blacksox Nation Vs AllSport Outlaws
It was a back and forth game that ended in Extra Innings with the Blacksox coming out on top winning the 12U PG West World Series.