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C.J. Cron 17th pick in first round of 2011 MLB draft

Former Mountain Pointe and current University of Utah standout C.J. Cron likely will be doing some spring training in the future close to home as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Angels train in Tempe) seletcted him Monday with the 17th pick of the 2011 MLB first-year player draft.

Baseball Les Willsey June 6, 2011

Cron family waits, relaxes as MLB draft looms Monday

Mountain Pointe grads C.J. and Kevin Cron will hang out together Monday near their home to find out what baseball has in store for them next.

Baseball Les Willsey June 5, 2011

Triumph in 4A-I game gives South All-Star baseball sweep

Cienega pitcher Roseback earns MVP honor with two perfect innings.

Baseball Don Ketchum June 4, 2011

Seton OF tries All-Star MVP on for size, South wins 4A-II

Brian Sizer has two hits and two RBIs in 12-7 win over North at Surprise Stadium.

Baseball Don Ketchum June 4, 2011

Piitching, defense guide 5A-I South all-stars to BB victory

The fourth of seven Arizona Baseball Coaches Association all-star games is in the books. This time a pitcher -- Mesa Mountain View lefty Hayden Rodgers -- broke the mold of offensive MVPs thus far in the contests with a sharp,tidy two-inning stint that set the tone for a 5A-I South triumph.

Baseball Les Willsey June 4, 2011

Rubino leads South over North in 5A-II all-star BB game

Baseball Les Willsey June 3, 2011

Coconino baseball player warms up for All-Star Game

Aaron Parks is a dual threat as a pitcher and hard-hitting third baseman.

Baseball Don Ketchum June 2, 2011

AZBCA puts on a complete show with academic all-star game

Baseball Les Willsey June 2, 2011

Queen Creek grad Brzeczek covets playing final BB twinbill

Adam Brzeczek is preparing for his final high school baseball experience this weekend. A doubleheader that rewards him for the entire high school experience -- academics and extra-curricular activities.

Football / Baseball Les Willsey June 2, 2011

Big-school all-star BB games on deck in Surprise

Baseball Les Willsey May 31, 2011

Nick Johnson collects 11 RBI in 3A North baseball triumph

Two weeks ago when Nick Johnson and his Blue Ridge teammates played at Surprise Stadium they walked away with the 3A baseball title on a Johnson 9th-inning home run. Two weeks later, Johnson walked off the same field as the 3A all-star game MVP with a monster 11-RBI game.

Football / Baseball Les Willsey May 29, 2011

Williams IF-OF Jonson Curry MVP of 1A-2A North baseball win

Baseball Les Willsey May 29, 2011

Notes and kudos for those coming, going and sticking around

Football / Girls Volleyball / Badminton / Golf / Baseball / Softball / Boys Volleyball Les Willsey May 26, 2011

AZ Baseball Coaches Associaton all-star games begin Saturday

Baseball Les Willsey May 25, 2011

Plenty of splendid memories from 2010-2011 prep campaign

Football / Girls Volleyball / Baseball / Softball Les Willsey May 23, 2011