The North-South Series was played at San Diego State University on June 20 and 21.

The South won all three games this year.  They swept the opening doubleheader 11-2 and 7-1 and rallied to win the closing game on Sunday, 8-7.

The South's Ryon Healy from Crespi HS was selected as the Most outstanding Player of the weekend.

The North MVP was Alex Balog from Mitty HS and the South's MVP was Casey Munoz from Cathedral Catholic HS.

The South Roster:

The North Roster:

Coaches Honored

Three coaches were honored by the CBCA in June.

Rob Phillips of Grossmont HS, Tom Meusborn of Chatsworth HS and Mike Stephenson of St. Augustine HS will be awarded the CBCA's highest award for their outstanding efforts at their high schools and in their respective areas to improve baseball. 

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On June 14 and 15, 40 players from California participated in the 39th annual North-South Series at Santa Clara University.

The three game series was highly competitive as the South won the first and third games in close offensive battles with the North.

The South won game, 8-6, behnd the hitting of Angelo Cianfrocco. Cianfrocco had 2 hits including a home run. Wes Hatton closed the game out for the South with 3 shutout innings and 6 strikeouts. Cody Keefer, Darel Matthews and Mitch Haniger had 2 hits apiece for the North.

Game 2 was won by the North, 10-8, despite the offensive talents of Matt Hobgood. Hobgood had 4 hits for the South, including 2 massive home runs. Robert Refsnyder had 3 hits for the South. Leading the North attack was Joe Sever with 3 hits including a homer. Brett Bishop and Steve Piscotty had 2 hits in the game.

The South won the rubber game, 8-6, as Hobgood had 2 more hits and another home run. Justin Viele, Refsnyder and Austin Wynns ahd 2 hits each.  Haniger was 3 for 3 for the North attack. Jordan Louie added 2 hits for the North.

Hobgood was named the Outstanding Player Award winner for the weekend. Haniger and Hatton were selected as Most Valuable Players for their respective teams. 

 There is no charge to the players for their participation in these CBCA events. Coaches must join the CBCA before making a nomination. See the member school link to find out which schools have joined the CBCA.

2008 South Roster

David Andriese, East Valley; Angelo Cianfrocco, Westview; Steven Halcomb, Poway; Nathan Halverson, Palos Verdes; Ryan Hambright, Temescal Canyon; Wesley Hatton, Norco; Matt Hobgood, Norco; Anthony Hutting, Tesoro; Garrett Hughes, LA Costa Canyon; Taylor Jimenez, Chino; Jack Marder, Newbury Park; Spencer Kuehn, Dana Hills; Colton Plaia, JSerra; Robert Refsnyder, Laguna Hills; Jose Rodriguez, Rancho Buena Vista; Paul Strong, Marina; Ivory Thomas III, Downey; Justin Viele, Esperanza; Austin Wynns, Poway; Brady Zuniga, Bishop Amat.

2008 North Roster

Arroyo; Brandon Martinez, Fowler ; Trevor  Miller, Bret Harte; Zach Miller, Elk Grove; Zach Jones, Santa Teresa; Mitch Haniger, Mitty; Trevor Hildenberger, Mitty; Brett Bishop, Buchannon; Stephen Picotty, Amador Valley; Pat Stover, Rocklin; Martin Agosta, Jesuit; Cody Kiefer, Davis; Cody Price, Pleasant Grove; Sam Meyer, St. Francis; Jordan  Louie, Sierra; Evan Wolf, Clovis.

North-South 2007 Showcases

The 2007 North-South Series was played June 22-24.

Dan Pulfer from Marina HS (now Cypress HS) was chosen as the Series' Most Outstanding Player. His defensive play in the infield sparked the South team to a 2-1 Series victory.
James Wharton of Chatsworth HS was selected as the South's Most Valuable Player.
Paul Politi of Los Gatos HS was the North's MVP>

The South won the first 2 games by scores of 10-2 and 9-7.
The North scored 2 runs in the bottom half of the last inning to win the Series finale, 7-6.

James Wharton (2) and Kyle Higashioka (1) hit the only home runs in the 3 games.

2007 South Roster:

Matt Cerda        Oceanside        2b/SS
Daniel Pulfer        Marina               SS/2b
Chase Koissian        Cypress               OF
Steven Moon        Redondo Union        OF/INF
Matt Andriese        Redlands East Valley        P
Ronnie Shaeffer        Pacifica        C
Casey Serna        St. Bonaventure        P
Kyle Higashioka        Edison               C
Andy Beresford        Santiago        P
Brandon Ertle        El Dorado        OF
Bryan Haar        Grossmont        IF/P
Westin Hirai        Kennedy LP        P/OF
John Lamb        Laguna Hills        P/1b
Noe Ramirez        Alhambra        P
Tim Troyer        San Clemente        P
James Wharton        Chatsworth        1b
Derek Legg        Vista Murrieta        SS
Nick Kleinhen        Palos Verdes        C
Riley Danford        Westview        OF
Scott Snodgress        Yucaipa               P


North Roster:

David Broome        Castro Valley        INF
Andy Hennessey        Bellarmine        P
Ryan Van Amburg        St. Francis        OF
Michael Turay        Davis        C
Brennan Gowens        Buchanan        OF
Tom Harlan        Riordan        P
Charlie Robertson        Bella Vista        P
Beau Riley        St. Mary’s        INF
Ryan Allgrove        Serra        INF
Dylan Gavin        Santa Cruz        INF
Jacob Dexter        Gilroy        P
Kyle Barraclough        Wilcox        P
Alex Jack        Arroyo        P
Ryan Palermo        Serra        OF
Ryan Rieger        Woodcreek        1B
Elliot Stewart        Mitty        C
Kyle Barrett        Beyer        P
Jonathan Hughes        Valley Christian        P/1b
Paul Politi        Los Gatos        INF
Patrick O’Rourke        Elk Grove        OF/P


Individual North and South Showcases were held at Mt San Antonio College and St. Francis High School prior to the Series in early June.

The showcase portion of the 3-week event is open to players by invitation only.

Only member high school coaches may nominate players. Parents may not submit nominations. The showcase is run by experienced high school coaches who have done this for over 20 years. There is no cost to the players other than bringing 2 baseballs with them to be used during the workout sessions.

Each member school may nominate two current juniors.
The South Showcase was June 9 and 10 at Mt San Antonio College.
The North Showcase was June 16th at St Francis HS.

Players have been observed by over 100 pro and college scouts during these workouts.
Each player is given the opportunity to run, throw, field and hit in front of the scouts during the opening sessions.
The 2nd phase involves live scrimmaging between pitchers and the top players from the first sessions.

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The CBCA would like to honor players, coaches and teams from around California.

Membership in the CBCA is renewable annually for the state's 1200 high schools.

Your $30 membership fee covers all activities of the CBCA, which include a yearly clinic, the North-South Series, player recognition, Coach Honorees, etc.

To join the CBCA, click on the handouts link at the left and download the membership form.

Only CBCA member schools can participate in our various programs.

The CBCA with the help of its major sponsor, Rawlings Sporting Goods, organizes the annual north-South Series featuring twenty of the best players from the north and south of California in a three-game series in June.



VICTORY CLUB

The CBCA will award any varsity coach who is a CBCA member with a certificate in honor of winning his 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, etc. game as a head coach.

Please email at cbcanorthsouth@aol.com and leave your name, school and victory total and a certificate suitable for framing will be mailed to your school address.