SPRING TRAINING CLASSIC (BUCKEYE/SURPRISE, AZ) - NCS CAFARELLI - 3/7-3/8/26

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⚾ SPRING TRAINING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT RECAP ⚾
📍 Youngker High School & Willow Canyon High School
📅 March 7–8, 2026

The Spring Training Classic brought an incredible weekend of youth baseball as 27 teams competed across four divisions (9U, 12U, 13U, and 14U). With two great venues at Youngker HS and Willow Canyon HS, teams enjoyed excellent playing surfaces, a competitive atmosphere, and a fun environment for players, coaches, and families.

From big hits and clutch pitching to championship celebrations, the weekend showcased exactly what makes tournament baseball so exciting. Events like the Spring Training Classic continue to attract strong programs and competitive teams, making them must-play tournaments for organizations looking for great baseball and a great experience.

🔥 This event also served as a qualifier for the Northwest Spring World Series (June 5–8) in Boise, Idaho. Gold Division champions earn a $500 discount toward the World Series entry fee when their team stays at our host hotels — giving teams an opportunity to continue their championship run on a bigger stage.

Here’s how the championship matchups played out:

🏆 9U DIVISION
🥇 Champions: ZT Prospects Lua
🥈 Finalists: AZ Bisons

The AZ Bisons entered the championship game undefeated after a strong weekend of baseball, but ZT Prospects Lua had other plans. ZT Prospects avenged their only loss of the tournament by defeating the Bisons in the championship game to take home the title.
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🏆 12U DIVISION GOLD BRACKET
🥇 Gold Champions: Arizona Dust Devils 12U
🥈 Gold Finalists: Dirtbags

The Gold Championship was one of the most exciting games of the tournament. Both teams entered the title game undefeated, setting up a great matchup. In the end, the Arizona Dust Devils edged out the Dirtbags 9–7 in a highly competitive battle.

🏆 12U DIVISION SILVER BRACKET
🥇 Champions: Mambas 12U
🥈 Finalists: AZA 12U

The Mambas showed resilience throughout the weekend. After losing two close games on Saturday by a combined four runs, they regrouped and made a strong championship run. AZA 12U also played tough all weekend, with on of their Saturday losses coming to the eventual Gold champions by just three runs. In the final, the Mambas combined timely hitting with solid defense to secure the championship.

🏆 13U DIVISION OPEN BRACKET
🥇 Champions: Arizona Dust Devils
🥈 Finalists: Scrappers 13U

The Scrappers entered the championship game undefeated, but the Arizona Dust Devils earned their revenge. After losing to the Scrappers earlier in the tournament, the Dust Devils came back strong and defeated them 12–7 in the championship game to capture the 13U Open title.

🏆 13U DIVISION D3 BRACKET
🥇 Champions: Scottsdale Heat
🥈 Finalists: Exposure Expos AZ

The Scottsdale Heat put together a strong weekend and finished the weekend undefeated. Exposure Expos AZ battled hard throughout the tournament and made an impressive run to the finals, but the Heat came out on top to claim the D3 championship.

🏆 14U DIVISION
🥇 Champions: Arizona Defenders
🥈 Finalists: Bucktown Bulls

The Arizona Defenders and Bucktown Bulls were both undefeated heading into the championship game. The Arizona Defenders didn't allow a single run in 4 games and capped off a great weekend by defeating the Bucktown Bulls in the championship game to secure the 14U title.

👏 A big thank you to all players, coaches, and families who helped make the Spring Training Classic such a great event. The level of competition and sportsmanship this weekend showed why these tournaments continue to grow.
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We look forward to seeing everyone back out on the field soon at another upcoming NCS tournament! ⚾​

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