BALLING IN THE PINES (PAYSON, AZ) - NCS CAFARELLI - 7/26-7/27/25

🌲⚾ 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.

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see all the balling in the pines event results here

​Below are the Champions and Finalists for each Division:
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9u Gold 💍
Champions - AZ Bisons
Finalist - Azillaz 9u

10u Gold 💍
Champions - JGB Diamond Kollective 10u
Finalist - Tucson Bandits

10u Silver 💍
Champions - AZ Rattlesnakes
Finalist - Queen Creek Bandits Baseball Club

12u Gold 💍
Champions - Supreme
Finalist - Red Raptors

12u Silver 💍
Champions - Southern Arizona Devil Dogs
Finalist - Heat Baseball Club

13u Gold 💍
Champions - Rebels Carolina Blue
Finalist - AZ Neptune

13u Silver 💍
Champions - Azillaz
Finalist - Bucktown Bulls

13u Bronze 💍
Champions - Exposure Expos AZ
Finalist - East Valley Fury

14u Gold 💍
Champions - AZ Wildfire
Finalist - ZT Prospects Black

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