CV Rebels Fall Short in Championship Game vs. The Cannons

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Jackson hits a double to take the lead in the semi-finals

Tournament Recap • September 13–14, 2025

So Close.

A 3-1 run falls just one win short in the Championship.

Not every weekend ends with a trophy — but not every team fights their way to a Championship game, either. The Rebels went 3-1 this September, earning their spot in the final and pushing the Cannons right to the edge before a tough 6-5 loss ended the run.

This wasn’t the Rebels’ cleanest weekend. The offense had its moments but couldn’t quite find the consistency the team showed in August, and the pitching gave up more runs than anyone wanted. But you know what? Reaching a Championship game is hard. Winning three games in a tournament field is hard. And losing a one-run final by a single run is the kind of outcome that stings — and should.

That sting is a good thing. It means these kids care. It means they’re invested. And it means they’ll show up to the next one hungry.

3-1 Tournament Record

25 Runs Scored

21 Runs Allowed

Championship Game

Rebels fall to the Cannons in a one-run heartbreaker 5-6

One run. That’s all that separated the Rebels from back-to-back Championship titles. The Cannons were a quality opponent and they earned the win — but so did the Rebels earn the right to stand on that field in the final. A one-run Championship loss is not a failure. It’s a measuring stick.

Top Performers at the Plate

Even in a tighter offensive weekend, several Rebels stepped up with standout performances in the box.

Ricky

6-for-11 • 3 Runs Scored • 3 RBIs — Ricky was the team’s most consistent bat all weekend, making contact at an impressive rate and coming through with runners on base. A do-it-all kind of weekend at the plate.

Federico

5-for-10 • 4 Runs Scored — Federico is fast becoming one of the most dangerous at-bats in the lineup. Four runs scored tells you he’s not just getting on base — he’s making things happen once he’s there.

Izaiah

5-for-10 • 2 Doubles — Two doubles in a tournament weekend shows real gap-to-gap power. Izaiah put together a composed, confident performance and hit the ball hard consistently.

Gio

4-for-9 • 3 Walks — Seven times on base. That kind of patience and plate discipline is invaluable — Gio made pitchers work all weekend and kept the lineup turning over.

On the Mound

Four arms took the ball for the Rebels this weekend, logging innings across a tough bracket. There were rough patches, but there were also some performances worth recognizing.

Bradley — The Highlight Reel

In just 2 innings, Bradley was virtually unhittable — 1 hit, 0 earned runs, and 5 strikeouts. That’s the kind of outing that turns heads. Five punchouts in two innings is electric, and Bradley showed exactly the kind of stuff that can shut down any lineup.

5 Ks0 ER2 IP1 H

Ricky — Two-Way Weekend

5 innings pitched with 4 Ks and only 2 earned runs — solid and efficient. Ricky’s weekend as both a pitcher and a hitter was the definition of a two-way player, and that kind of contribution is invaluable on a tournament squad.

4 Ks2 ER5 IP4 H4 BB

Judah

4.2 innings on the bump with 2 earned runs and 2 strikeouts. Judah ate up valuable innings and kept the team in games — that kind of durability matters deeply in a tournament format.

2 Ks2 ER4.2 IP3 H2 BB

Jackson

6 innings pitched, 2-0 in both his starts — Jackson shouldered the biggest workload of any arm on the staff, going the distance in two games and picking up both wins. Giving up 5 earned runs over 6 innings in a run-heavy weekend isn’t perfect, but winning both outings is what matters.

2-0 W-L5 Ks5 ER6 IP10 H2 BB

The Bigger Picture

“Tough weekends have a way of teaching things that easy ones never can. How you respond when the ball doesn’t bounce your way — that’s where character gets built. This team has plenty of it.”

The September tournament wasn’t the dominant performance the Rebels put up in August, and that’s okay. Baseball is a humbling game, and even the best teams lose. What matters is the Rebels battled through the bracket, won three games, and stood on the Championship field competing for a title.

The families in the stands never stopped cheering. The dugout never stopped believing. And with the move to 12U on the horizon, this group is just getting started. The hunger is real — and the Rebels will be back.

See you at the next one. ⚾

#RebelsBaseball • #GoRebels • #Finalists • #11U • #RebelsUp • #NotDoneYet

11U Rebels Go Undefeated for 1st Tournament Win in 2025!

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Tournament Recap • August 16–17, 2025

Undefeated.
Undeniable.

The Rebels go 4-0 and bring home the Championship.

4-0 Record51 Runs Scored7 Runs Allowed11U Rebels

This past weekend, the Rebels reminded everyone why this team is something special. Four games. Four wins. A Championship title. And a run differential that left no doubt.

Over two days of baseball under the August sun, this group of 11U players came together and put on a performance that coaches dream about and families never forget. The weekend belonged to the Rebels from the very first pitch.

4-0 Tournament Record

51 Runs Scored

7 Runs Allowed

+44 Run Differential

Championship Final

Rebels def. Base Bandits 8-5

The Base Bandits came to play, but the Rebels were ready. In the Championship, our bats stayed hot and our arms stayed sharp, sealing an 8-5 victory and punching the Rebels’ name at the top of the leaderboard. When the final out was recorded, the dugout erupted — and so did every parent, sibling, and grandparent who made the trip out to cheer these kids on.

Top Performers

Every player left everything on the field this weekend, but a few performances stood out in the stat sheet.

Federico

6-for-8 at the plate • 8 Runs Scored — Federico was a nightmare to get out all weekend, reaching base at an incredible clip and crossing home plate more than anyone on the roster.

Julian

6-for-8 at the plate • 5 Runs Scored • 7 RBIs — When the team needed big hits, Julian delivered. 7 RBIs over the weekend is the kind of production that wins tournaments, and Julian came through in every big moment.

Logan

5-for-8 at the plate • 2 Doubles — Smooth, consistent, and powerful when it counted. Logan’s extra-base production kept the offense rolling and kept opposing defenses on their heels.

Jace

3-for-5 • 2 Walks — Jace showed tremendous discipline at the plate, making pitchers work and putting himself on base to keep our lineup churning. That kind of at-bat awareness is a huge asset at any level.

The Pitching Staff

Nine different Rebels took the mound over the course of 16 innings — and that depth tells you everything about the character of this team. Together, they held opposing offenses to just 15 hits and 5 earned runs, while racking up 20 strikeouts. That’s a pitching staff that trusts each other, competes for each other, and gets outs when it matters.

Behind the Dish

The Rebels’ catchers were locked in all weekend, shutting down the opposing running game with poise beyond their years.

Jackson

Threw out 2 of 3 potential base stealers — an elite 67% caught-stealing rate. That kind of arm and release keeps baserunners honest all tournament long.

Bradley

Threw out 2 of 5 base stealers — making opponents pay whenever they tried to run. Each throw down to second is a statement, and Bradley made his.

More Than a Box Score

“Tournaments like this aren’t just about wins and losses — they’re about the bonds these kids are building, the memories the families are making, and the love for the game that grows a little stronger every time they put on that uniform.”

The dugout was electric all weekend. Coaches coaching, parents cheering, siblings chasing each other in the outfield grass between innings — that’s what Rebels baseball is all about. The community that shows up for these kids is as much a part of this team as any player in the lineup.

As we round out the 11U season and look ahead to making the move to 12U in August, the future is extremely bright. This group has heart, talent, and — now — a Championship banner to prove it.

Rebels up. Let’s ride. ⚾

#RebelsBaseball   #GoRebels   #Champions   #11U   #RebelsUp

CV Rebels 10U Claim Victory Over Valley Legends 11U to Win Championship in First Tournament

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CV Rebels 10U ousted Valley Legends 11U 6-2 on Sunday. CV Rebels 10U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jackson H grounded out, scoring one.

Julian A homered to left field, and Ricardo R singled to center field, each scoring one run as well. CV Rebels 10U added two runs in the second after Izayah M singled down the right field line.

Leo V earned the win for CV Rebels 10U. The righty allowed two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one.

Ricardo appeared in relief for CV Rebels 10U.

CV Rebels 10U’s Gio E, the number eight hitter, led CV Rebels 10U with two hits in two at bats.

Izayah led CV Rebels 10U with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 1-for-2 on the day.

Leo, Ricardo, and Gio each stole multiple bases for CV Rebels 10U. CV Rebels 10U stole nine bases in the game.

CV Rebels 10U Defeat Cannons 11u to Advance to Championship

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CV Rebels 10U topped Cannons 11u 6-2 on Sunday.

CV Rebels 10U opened the scoring in the first after Julian A homered to center field, scoring three runs.

CV Rebels 10U added one run in the second after Izayah M grounded out.

Ricardo R earned the win for CV Rebels 10U. The hurler allowed two hits and two runs over three innings, striking out none and walking none.

Leo V threw three innings of scoreless ball for CV Rebels 10U in relief. The pitcher surrendered two hits, striking out one and walking two.

CV Rebels 10U amassed 11 hits in the game.

Julian drove the middle of the lineup, leading CV Rebels 10U with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day.

Federico C, Jackson H, and Sebastian R each collected two hits for CV Rebels 10U.

Jackson and Gio E each stole multiple bases for CV Rebels 10U.

CV Rebels 10U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.

CV Rebels Come Together

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While all of these boys have played together on other teams, in early November of 2024 , they came together to form a super squad representing Central California 10U Baseball (Class of 2032)!

JT Adams and Ricky Rios have been coaching their boys together for several years, with winning squads in both Ripken and Travel baseball – but they are much more than just winning coaches. These two men truly love the game of baseball and want to foster that love and respect for the game in their players.

David Haun, a co-owner of the Walk-Off Hitting Facility in Visalia, is always looking to push the boys to improve. Rather than prioritizing WINNING, David looks for tough games and loves to play up in tournaments. The real growth comes from competitive games with great teams, not from winning!

These boys represent the best that their age group has to offer and our goal is to help them continue to develop and grow in the game of baseball, and in life. We want to see these boys playing high school ball, should they choose to, and our priority is to prepare them for that day – not to win games today.

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