🌲⚾ Balling in the Pines 2025: What. A. Weekend. ⚾🌲

The cool mountain air of Payson, AZ was on fire this weekend as 33 teams battled it out in the Balling in the Pines Youth Baseball Tournament — and the action did not disappoint!

🔥 5 divisions (9U, 10U, 12U, 13U, 14U)
🏆 9 Championship + Finalist Team Awards
🌟 60 Player of the Game Awards
💥 Endless highlight-worthy plays, walk-offs, big hits, and next-level hustle

From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, this event brought the heat — and a whole lot of heart — to the tall pines of Northern Arizona. It was the perfect mix of competitive fire and community spirit, with players leaving it all on the field and families bringing the energy all weekend long. 🙌

Huge shoutout to the coaches, parents, players, and umpires who made this unforgettable weekend possible. You brought the passion, the sportsmanship, and the love of the game. THANK YOU! 💯

📸 Stay tuned for highlight reels and photos — and we'll see you next year back in the pines!

Check out our Player of the Game and team photos on our FB Album at 2025 Balling in the Pines (AZ) - 7/26-7/27/25.

🏆 4th Annual Idaho Classic Recap 🏆

What a weekend! From July 18–20, we hosted 31 teams across 5 age divisions (10U, 12U, 13U, 14U, Underclass 15/16U) in our biggest Idaho Classic yet! 💥

Teams from Idaho, Washington (4), and Oregon (2) brought the competition, playing at Willow Lane Athletic Complex, as well as Columbia, Meridian, and Jack Acree Varsity Fields. With a 4-game guarantee, there was no shortage of action! ⚾️🔥

🏅 We handed out 6 team championship & finalist awards and saw some incredible talent and sportsmanship all weekend long. Coaches also provided 71 Player of the Game winners who all received a special award and an invite to our annual Player of the Game Invitational event in Arizona in November.
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Check out more photos on our FB Album at 2025 4th Annual Idaho Classic (ID) - 7/18-7/20/25.

​Below are the Champions and Finalists for each Division:

10u Gold 💍
Champions - GTS 10U Gold
Finalist - Champion Baseball

12u Gold 💍
Champions - Meridian Select 12U
Finalist - Idaho Show Black

13u Gold 💍
Champions - Ignite 13U
Finalist - Idaho Bulls

13u Silver 💍
Champions - 208 Scrappers
Finalist - Sawtooth Catch

14u Gold 💍
Champions - 208 Bandits
Finalist - CBC Tribe 14u

Underclass (15/16u) Gold 💍
Champions - Mountain View Toros 16u
Finalist - Idaho Show Black Reynolds

Huge thanks to all the players, coaches, families, and volunteers who made this event a success. 🙌 Can’t wait to do it again next year!

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​The 2nd Annual Firecracker Classic NCS Baseball Tournament in Boise and Meridian, Idaho was another huge success! Over the course of this high-energy 4th of July weekend, 64 incredible teams battled it out across six age divisions (9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, and 14U) at Settler’s Park, Willow Lane, and Capital High School. We had 53 teams compete in 2024.

🔥 The competition was fierce and fun as we crowned 12 champions and finalists, awarding custom team rings and medals to recognize their outstanding efforts. We also honored 142 "Player of the Game" winners, many of whom were treated to a free personal pizza from our amazing sponsor, Uncle Bob’s Pizza—because nothing says "MVP" like a victory slice!

🎆 In celebration of Independence Day, we offered discounted tickets to the Boise Hawks game on July 4th, making it the perfect fit to a weekend full of home runs, hustle, and heart.

👕 And for those wanting to remember the weekend, we had exclusive Firecracker Classic apparel on sale, helping players and fans take home a piece of the action.

This tournament was more than just baseball—it was about team spirit, community, and creating lasting memories. A huge thank you goes out to all the players, coaches, families, volunteers, sponsors, and venue staff who helped make this event such a success. Your energy, sportsmanship, and support made the Firecracker Classic shine brighter than ever.

Check out more photos on our FB Album at 2025 2nd Annual Firecracker Classic (ID) - 7/3-7/6/25.