USSSA Tri-State All-Star Game Recap
 
The USSSA Tri-State All-Star Weekend which was held this past weekend, July 27th – 29th, at Indian Boundary Park in Bolingbrook, IL hosted the best 9 – 13u players in IL, IN, and WI. The teams consisted of players from all three states in their respected age group.   The tournament kicked off with Opening Ceremonies and the Skills Competitions.  Every player had the chance to participate in each Skills Competition which included:  Homerun Derby, Blaze the bases, Infield Velocity, and Outfield Accuracy.  The top 3 from each age division received a unique award from our various sponsors.  Saturday involved pool play games which would set the table for bracket games on Sunday.  The bracket play was single elimination which determined a winner for each age group.   ABR would like to congratulate the tournament Champions of the Tri-State All Star Tournament:  9u &10u- Blue Claws, 11u-Clippers, 12u- Express, 13u- Valley Cats. We would like to thank all of the participants, coaches, and parents for coming out to Bolingbrook and making this a wonderful weekend. We are all very honored to have had the opportunity to see so many talented young players duel it out on the diamond.

In addition, a special thanks goes out to the Bolingbrook Park District and the BYBL for their efforts in making this event happen.

Jaden Collections Infield velocity
Outfield Accuracy by NuSport
DingerBat Homerun Derby

Skills Competition 9u Results
Blaze the Bases        Infield Velocity        Outfield Accuracy    Homerun Derby   
1. Alex Tran        1. Brady Hartman        1.   Brendan Seman      1. Vytas Valincius
2. Joshua Pyne        2. Ryan Taylor        2. Kyle Yu                    2. Austin Segrest
3. Aker Jackson        3. Vytas Valincius   3. Creighton Carlson    3. Josh Pyne


Skills Competition 10u Results
Blaze the Bases        Infield Velocity        Outfield Accuracy    Homerun Derby   
1. Aaron Smith        1. Matt Jachec        1. Nick Johnson        1. Ryan Lynch
2. Luke Montgomery    2. Seth West        2. Tanner Dreher        2. Connor Barrett
3. Aaron Garber        3. Will Semb        3. Eric Erato            3. Sean McDevitt


Skills Competition 11u Results
Blaze the Bases        Infield Velocity        Outfield Accuracy    Homerun Derby   
1. Steven Molinet        1. Carson Dolezal        1. Jared Cushing        1.Benji Brokemond
2. William Hussey        2. Camden McDonald    2. Tucker Hughes        2. Ryan Maher
3. Mathew Clark        3. Steven Molinet        3.  Dylan Krumrei      3. Sam Hafner
3. Carson Dolezal


Skills Competition 12u Results
Blaze the Bases        Infield Velocity        Outfield Accuracy    Homerun Derby   
1. Tyler Barnett        1. Marcus Gholston    1. Patrick Schaefer    1.Ralfy Mancinas
2. Brendan Dreschler    2. Tyler Barnett        2. Hunter De La Rosa    2. Ragen Marsell
3. Robert Hunt        3. Richie Rice        3.  Steve Diderrich      3. Nic Baker


Skills Competition 13u Results
Blaze the Bases        Infield Velocity        Outfield Accuracy    Homerun Derby   
1. Clay Valazquez        1. Logan Love        1. Obie Ricumstrict    1.Keeton Ryza
2. Jaylon Lockhart    2. Clay Valazquez        2. Jacob Reneau        2. Dryden Vanshoyck
3. Gabe Schimtf        3. Obie Ricumstrict    3.  Elijah Alt          3. Ben Gutke


Tournament Results

9u & 10u

Champion: Blue Claws
Runner up:  Legends

11u

Champion: Clippers
Runner up:  Tides

12u

Champion: Express
Runner up: Sidewinders

13u

Champion: Valley Cats
Runner up: Muck Dogs
 
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