🌲 What a way to kick off the 2026 NCS Cafarelli Season! ⚾️

Our Labor Day Classic in Payson was a big hit, with 12 teams battling it out in the 10U & 12U divisions under the cool, tall pines of Northern Arizona! 🏔️ There were 32 Player of the Game awards handed out throughout the weekend. We had a little lightning, but that didn't dampen the spirits of any of the coaches, teams, or parents.

Check out our Player of the Game and team photos on our FB Album at 2025 Labor Day Classic (AZ) - 8/30-9/1/25.

🔥 This 4-game guarantee event brought intense competition, big-time plays, and unforgettable memories as teams competed for championship rings 💍

Families had a blast, players gave it their all, and the energy was unmatched from first pitch to final out. 🙌

This is what NCS is all about — high-level baseball, great venues, and memories that last all season. Thank you to everyone who made this such an amazing experience.

📸 Tag your team & drop your favorite moment from the weekend on our FB Page!

🌲⚾ 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.

​⚾ 3rd Annual Memorial Day Classic in Payson – Recap ⚾

What a weekend. The Memorial Day Classic in the beautiful pines of Payson, AZ was an unforgettable way to kick off summer baseball!

🔥 31 teams showed up ready to compete across 5 age divisions, and with a 4-game guarantee, the action didn’t stop all weekend long! From clutch hits to nail-biting finishes, every field was packed with intensity, teamwork, and great sportsmanship.
 
🌲 Cool mountain weather, championship battles, and memories made — thank you to every player, coach, and family who joined us for the fun! This tournament wasn’t just about baseball, it was about community and honoring the weekend's meaning through the game we all love.

📸 Got a favorite photo or highlight? Drop it in the comments and let’s keep the memories rolling!

👏 Huge shoutout to all the players, coaches, families, and fans who made this weekend one to remember. Thanks for showing up and showing out—we hope you had as much fun as we did!

📸 See the full recap at NCSCafarelli.com and catch the tournament photo album on Facebook: 2025 Memorial Day Classic (Payson) - 5/24-5/26/25 - NCS Cafarelli

🏆 Congratulations to all our champions and finalists — you earned it!