With the 2018 baseball season in the books, players on area teams were recognized for their efforts via all-region selections at a recent 3A East coaches meeting.
Holbrook’s Kendall Bakurza was selected as the 3A East Region Coach of the Year. In his first year at the helm, Bakurza guided the Roadrunners to an overall record of 20-9 and a regular season mark of 15-3. Holbrook won the East Region crown with a 7-3 region record.
Holbrook senior Justin Perkins was selected as the East Region Player of the Year.
Joining Perkins on the first team all-region from Holbrook were Jalen Nez and Cole McDaniel. Holbrook players on the second team all region were Gabe Gabaldon and Ryan Short. Those named to the honorable mention all region team were Michael Queiruga and Frankie Ulibarri.
Winslow’s Daniel Vizcaya was named the Region Offensive Player of the Year. He was joined on the first team all-region by Ricardo Villanueva and Brennan Sawyer. Jalen Lyons was named to the second team all-region. Jacob Guerrero and AJ Huerta were named to the honorable mention team.
Snowflake’s Fernando Quintana was selected to the first team all-region team. Fellow Lobos Ricky Munger and Joey Beecroft were selected to the second team all region. Josh Beecroft and Brydon Hatch were on the honorable mention team.
Joseph City had three players named to the 1A Central first team all-region. Cameron Baldwin, Jesse Hulsey and KJ Kinlicheenie all received that honor. Second team all region went to Rance Haddox and Avery Buckley. Jay Edwards, Kaden Moss and Colter Westover were named to the honorable mention team.
