California Youth Baseball Teams Gear Up for Cal Ripken World Series
Four Central California squads travel to the Cal Ripken World Series, bringing state pride and international competition to Virginia and Missouri.
Jul 31, 2026
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Wilder Baseball Seniors Return to World Series for Second Consecutive Year
The Wilder Baseball Club Seniors, an invite team composed of high school boys from Washington and one college player, are set to compete in the U-19 Baseball World Series in Branson, Missouri, facing a field that includes international powerhouses.
Jul 24, 2026
Mafia Baseball Club Secures Spot in Babe Ruth World Series After Regional Triumph
The Mafia Baseball Club, a newly formed Pacific Northwest squad, captured the regional tournament in Calgary, Alberta, earning a berth in the upcoming Babe Ruth World Series in Branson, Missouri, where they will compete from July 27 to August 5.
Jul 24, 2026
Mafia Baseball Club Secures Spot in Babe Ruth World Series After Regional Triumph
The Mafia Baseball Club captured the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Calgary, earning a berth in the upcoming Babe Ruth World Series in Branson, Missouri, and will showcase their games via a live stream on SportsEngine Play.
Jul 24, 2026
Hawthorne Hornets Capture Third State Title in Four Years
The Hornets completed a flawless playoff run, defeating Blountstown in the Rural State Championship and securing their third title in four seasons.
Jul 9, 2026
Kansas Basketball Transfer Class Misses ESPN Top 22
Kansas’ latest transfer additions, including Leroy Blyden Jr. and Keanu Dawes, were left unranked by ESPN, while the incoming freshman class earned a top‑three national ranking.
Jun 11, 2026
Five-Star Guard Davion Thompson Commits to Arkansas Razorbacks
Davion Thompson, a 6‑foot‑2, 185‑pound prospect from Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, announced his commitment to the University of Arkansas, joining a recruiting class that now stands at eight verbal pledges for Coach John Calipari.
Jun 11, 2026
Visalia to Host 2026 Cal Ripken Youth Baseball Tournaments
Visalia, California, has been selected to host two major Cal Ripken tournaments in 2026, bringing together youth teams from across the western United States and highlighting the city's deep-rooted baseball tradition.
Jun 4, 2026
Davion Thompson trims college list, Michigan State out of the running
The top-ranked point guard in the 2027 class has cut his options to four schools, removing Michigan State from consideration after the program never extended an offer.
May 30, 2026
USA Basketball Unveils 2026 U18 Men’s National Team
The newly announced roster blends top prospects from the classes of 2026 and 2027, each bringing college commitments and impressive high school records as they prepare for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
May 29, 2026