Boras Classic State Championship Game to be Broadcast on ESPN3

Newport Beach, CA, May 3, 2015—The fourth annual Boras Baseball Classic State Championship game to feature the Davis Blue Devils and Mira Costa High School to name a de-facto California State Champion.

University of California, Berkeley’s Evans Diamond will play host to the highly anticipated game on May 7 at 12 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3.

“Having Davis and Mira Costa crowned as Champions of the North and South brackets is a true testament to the elite talent featured this year in our tournament,” said Scott Boras, Director of The Boras Foundation. “We are excited to have such athleticism compete at UC Berkeley for the 2016 State Title.”

In their third appearance at the Boras Baseball Classic, Davis High School beat out top teams from the North to earn their place as the 2016 Champions. Boasting key players including senior Ryan Kreidler (SS/RHP) with .438 ave, 46 hits, 28 RBI and 32 runs, the Blue Devils also bring Sophomore Tyler Mortensen (LHP/2B) with .83 ERA to compete against the South.

“The Davis baseball team is honored to represent Northern California in the Boras Classic Championship Game. It is a great privilege to be part of this prestigious tournament. The team is excited to compete against the Southern California champs,” said Dan Ariola, Head Coach of the Blue Devils. “We would like to thank the Boras Foundation for providing this event to support and promote high school baseball in California.

In their debut appearance in the Classic, Mira Costa High School, lead by Head Coach Cassidy Olson a Northern California native, made a lasting impression and ensured that they wouldn’t be overlooked as a true contender among the elite teams vying for the South Title.

“Mira Costa is honored to represent Southern California in the championship

game of the Boras Classic. This tournament is such an amazing experience for our student athletes we are savoring every minute, said Cassidy Olson, Mira Costa Head Coach. “We intend to represent all the great schools in the southernbracket and the Bay league with our hustle and heart.”

With key players like Penn State commit Brett Davis Sr. (C), Zach Chan Sr. (INF/OF) a Hawaii commit, Classic standout and 1st Team All-Bay League Will Proctor Sr. (SS) a Georgia commit is a sampling of the Mustangs talent and they are sure to compete at the highest level.

Attracting the likes of collegiate coaches and MLB scouts from all over the country, the 2016 State Title promises to be a fight to the finish.

Championship game to be broadcast on ESPN3, check your local listings for complete schedule.

Tickets on sale for $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Gate opens at 10:30 a.m.