By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director

Prep Baseball Report Colorado just completed the 1st Annual Fall Diamond Classic. Over 40 teams participated in the first year tournament from the 15U-18U levels. The teams competed over two weekends,  pool play took place August 22nd and 23rd, then teams were true seeded for the championship weekend on September 26^th and 27^th.  Over the next week, Prep Baseball Report will break down the top performances from all levels.  

Sunday’s Championship Results:

18U:
Slammers Holzmer defeated Slammers Cronican 7-1 to take the 18U Fall Diamond Classic crown. For Slammers Holzmer, 2016 1B Dylan Nelson was 2-3 with 1 RBI, 2016 3B/RHP Nate Sweeney 1-3 with a 2-run home run, 2016 C Maverick Handley was 2-3 with a double and stolen base.  Slammers Cronican saw 2016 INF Dante Booz go 1-3 with a double, 2016 OF Sean Kelsen drove in the only run with a sac fly and 2016 C Adrian Trujillo and 2017 OF Blake Donels each collect one hit. 

17U:
Team Colorado Schmunk defeated Pro Swing 8-0, 2017 RHP Liam Eddy throws a no-hitter and records 11K’s. 

16U:
Team Colorado Bard defeats Team Colorado Stegman 7-6. 

15U:
Sandlot defeats Team Colorado Arnold 11-5.  For Sandlot, Fredrick Ezenyilimba, Jake Olson, Jacob Nichols all went 2 for 3 in the game.