Bellarmine Prep Named 2017 North Boras Baseball Classic Champions

Stealing the North Title from Davis High School Bellarmine to battle to be determined South Classic Champions for de-facto State Title

Newport Beach, CA, April 14, 2017—The Boras Foundation announced today Bellarmine Prep of San Jose as the North Boras Classic of California Champions.

Defeating the reigning North Champions Davis High School in a 6-2 fight for the title.

“With so much talent in the Classic each year it is always exciting to see who comes out on top,” said Scott Boras, Director of the Boras Foundation. “We strive to bring the most elite athletes to the Classic to provide a great platform for them to showcase their talents. Davis High School and Bellarmine Prep fought hard for their wins and we are pleased with the talent at each school who competed.”

Bellarmine featured the talents of centerfielder Kyle Horn (Baylor), catcher Todd Jackson (USD) along with pitcher Matt Clark (Nevada Reno).

“The team worked hard and it was exciting to see the culmination of that turn into a win. We look forward to representing the North in the de-facto State Title game”, said Mike Rodriguez, Bellarmine Prep Head Coach. “The Classic is a first-class event and we are honored to be a part of the grueling 4 game schedule to truly test the depth of our team.”

Connor Mack Sr. (OF) and Cal commit named as the offensive MVP of the game in his final appearance in the Classic. Teammate Connor Henriques Jr. (INF) was named as defensive MVP of the game in their victory over Davis.

Southern bracket to be played April 18-21, 2017 at host schools JSerra Catholic andMater Dei to determine State Title teams.

About the Boras Foundation

Now in its fifth year, the Boras Family Foundation believes in helping today’s youth andhigh school baseball player become the best by exposing them to an elite level of coaching, clinics and competition. The Foundation’s mission is to create an environment where players are uninhibited by financial constraints that often create a roadblock to the growth and progress of today’s young athlete. Thus creating a platform, which allows them to achieve their goal of taking their passion for baseball to the next level.