The Belen Jesuit sixth-grade baseball team completed its season by capturing the Cal Ripken 12U Beach Blast Championship recently in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Wolverines went 5-0 in pool play, earning the top seed in the playoffs. They then defeated the Ohio Bulldogs and the Grayson Rams (Ga.), before beating the Cherokee Eagles (Ga.) in the championship game. Diego Prieto-Caro was named Championship Game Most Valuable Player. Esteban Rodriguez won the 12U Home Run Derby with 16 points. Belen finished its season 38-8-1, playing in various leagues and tournaments since December. The Wolverines won the All Catholic Conference at 9-0, scoring 127 runs and allowing zero runs; won the...
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