🌞 Southern Oregon Summer Slam Recap 🌞

What an unforgettable weekend in beautiful Medford, Oregon at our first-ever Southern Oregon Summer Slam Tournament! ⚾🎉

With 34 teams across 3 age divisions, the competition was absolutely 🔥 from the first pitch to the final out. Every player, coach, and fan brought passion, sportsmanship, and heart to the field—and we couldn’t be prouder of how incredible this event turned out.

💍 We crowned 4 Champions and 4 Finalists with rings
🥇 Handed out 2 sets of Champion & Finalist medals
🌟 Recognized 90 Player of the Game winners

The energy was electric and the games were competitive. From walk-offs to web gems, this tournament had it ALL. 💪⚾💙

Huge shoutout to our UIC and his incredible staff for keeping the games flowing and fair. A massive thank you to the City of Medford and their hardworking crew for excellent customer service and maintaining such top-tier fields. 🙌

This tournament was amazing for travel baseball in the Rogue Valley, and we’re already counting down the days until next year! It’s going to be even bigger, better, and bolder.
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📸 photos can be found in our FB Album and on our website!

​​🏆 Arizona Summer State Championships Recap! 🏆
What an incredible weekend at Cactus Yards!

🔥 37 teams battled it out across 5 age divisions in a highly competitive and action-packed tournament — and when the dust settled, 7 State Champions were crowned! 💪⚾

🎖️ We also recognized 41 Players of the Game who stood out not just for their talent, but for their heart, hustle, and sportsmanship on the field.

From first pitch to final out, this event was filled with intensity, respect, and the kind of moments that make youth baseball unforgettable.

👏 Huge thank you to all the players, coaches, families, and umpires who made this a championship weekend to remember. You brought the passion — we brought the platform.

​Below are the State Champions and Finalists for each Division:

9u 💍
State Champions - Arizona Mayhem
State Finalist - Azillaz 9u

​Arizona Mayhem took home the 9u State Championship by avenging their earlier loss against the Azillaz, winning 15-5. They made it to the championship game by defeating Bambinos Elite 9u 9-3. Arizona Mayhem have played in 9 NCS events.

Azillaz made it to the championship game after being the #4 seed heading into Sunday. They defeated the Sluggers 13-4 and the Desert Dogs 14-9 to make it to the championship. This was the Azillaz first NCS tournament.

12u 💍
State Champions - Red Raptors
State Finalist - Trash Pandas

The Red Raptors took care of business all weekend long going 4-0 and defeating the Trash Pandas 12-3 to take home the state championship. They outscored their opponents 56-14 and scored double digits in each game.

The Trash Pandas were undefeated heading into the championship game after defeating Exposure Expos AZ and Mexico on Saturday, and defeating Mexico again on Sunday 6-5 in their semi-final game. This was the Trash Pandas first NCS tournament this year.

13u Gold 💍
State Champions - Rebels Carolina Blue
State Finalist - Pono Baseball

Rebels Carolina Blue outscored their opponents 28-1 heading into the championship game. In the championship game Pono Baseball gave them a run for their money as Rebels Carolina Blue barely pulled of a 5-4 win. This was their fifth tournament with NCS and their third championship.

It was great to see a team from Hawaii represent in one of our NCS Cafarelli tournaments, and they did not disappoint. Pono Baseball had outscored their opponents 56-1 on their way to the championship game, but it was a hard fought loss for them in the end. This was their first NCS event this season.

​13u Silver 🏅
State Champions - Serpientes Baseball Club
State Finalist - Hit Dogs Baseball Club 13U

Serpientes Baseball Club had to face Hit Dogs Baseball Club 13U for the second time in the championship game. They had defeated the Hit Dogs on Saturday 12-6, and then beat the Exposure Expos AZ in the semi-final game 7-2. The second matchup was a much closer contest as Serpientes barely scraped out the win 10-9. This was the Serpientes first NCS Cafarelli event and fourth NCS event overall.

This was the first NCS event for the Hit Dogs Baseball Club 13U. They were 1-1 heading into championship Sunday and had to defeat the YoungBucks for the second time, which they did 9-6, placing them into the championship game where they just fell short.
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14u Gold 💍
State Champions - Brawlers
State Finalist - Bad Bunny

After going 2-0 on Saturday and outscoring their opponents 26-0, the Brawlers had to fight off a tough 520 Baseball team to make it to the championship. They ended up winning that game 9-8 and took home the championship by defeating Bad Bunny 7-0. This was the Brawlers fourth NCS tournament and their first championship!

Bad Bunny had not given up a run heading into the championship game, outscoring their opponents 26-0 in 3 games. They fought hard but ended up getting shut out themselves in the championship. This was their second NCS tournament this season.

14u Silver 🏅
State Champions - PFA - Lofton
State Finalist - Scottsdale Bombers 14U Red

This was the sixth NCS tournament for PFA - Lofton this year. They have a habit of dropping into the silver bracket and then taking home the silver championship, and that is exactly what they did. They defeated the Scottsdale Bombers 14U Red team 9-1. This was their third silver championship.

This was the second NCS tournament for the Scottsdale Bombers 14U Red team, and also the second time they played for the silver championship. Unfortunately they have come up short both times now, but they continue to improve and I am sure we will see them win a championship soon.

Underclass Gold 💍
State Champions - Angels Blue
State Finalist - Tremendos

The Angels Blue team ran the table (4-0) on their way to the state championship. They had to defeat the Vipers Elite 16u team a second time in the semi-finals before defeating the Tremendos 10-7 in the championship. This was their first NCS event this year and they took home the State Championship!
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The Tremendos had played in two previous NCS tournaments and took home the championship in both events. This time they were 3-0 heading into the championship game, but came up just short. The Tremendos are 10-2 overall in NCS events this year.

Let’s keep raising the bar. See you at our next event!

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🏆 Idaho State Championships Recap 🏆
📍 Meridian, ID
📅 June 6–8, 2025

What a weekend! The 2025 Idaho State Championships brought the energy, the competition, and the community spirit to new heights! With 34 teams battling it out across 4 age divisions (12u, 13u, 14u, and Underclass 15/16u), this was one of our most exciting events yet.

⚾ Games were played at top-notch venues including:
📍 Settlers Park
📍 Columbia High School
📍 Capital High School
📍 Meridian High School

Over three days of intense, high-level baseball, we crowned 8 State Champions and Runners-Up across multiple brackets (Gold, Silver, Bronze). The level of play was incredible — from walk-offs to standout pitching, every team brought their best!

🌟 We also celebrated individual excellence with 70 Player of the Game awards, recognizing athletes who truly left it all on the field.

Beyond the wins and stats, what stood out most was the sportsmanship, hustle, and love for the game. Players, coaches, and families alike created an unforgettable atmosphere — and everyone walked away proud to be part of it.
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🙌 Thank you to all who participated — we can't wait to see you again next year!

📸 See the full recap at NCSCafarelli.com and catch the tournament photo album on Facebook: 2025 Idaho State Championship - 6/6-6/8/25 - NCS Cafarelli.