Baseball: Josh Mason is National Classic MVP

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Encino Crespi’s Josh Mason was named the most valuable player of the Diamond Sports National Classic after the Celts’ 2-1 nine-inning victory over El Dorado.

Ryan Brockett of Crespi was the most outstanding pitcher and Brennan Fulkerson of El Dorado was the most outstanding offensive player.

Here’s the all-tournament team: Rio Ruiz, Bishop Amat; Paul Paez, Bishop Amat; Dillon Moyer, Pendleton; Nate Kristoff, Marin Catholic; Dan Slania, Salpointe; Jacob Hunter, Salpointe; Ryan Cooper, Esperanza; Brandon Johnston, Esperanza; Joey Luvisi, Notre Dame Prep; Andrew Thurman, Orange Lutheran; Dillon Bryant, Orange Lutheran; Jared Ortiz, West Ranch; JC Cloney, West Ranch; Sammy Moore, Peninsula; Tony Poncia, Peninsula; Derrick Pitts, Cottonwood; Henry Owens, Edison; A.J. Libuno, Edison; Cory Hahn, Mater Dei; Adrian De Horta, South Hills; Jake Shirley, South Hills; Scott Burcham, Palm Desert, Ryan Garvey, Palm Desert; Adam Velez, El Dorado; Cameron Yen, El Dorado; Michael Hubbard, Crespi.

-- Eric Sondheimer