Altamonte Springs, Fla. (August 12, 2024) – The City of Altamonte Springs is thrilled to announce a historic achievement for the Altamonte Baseball Academy (ABA). For the first time since its inception in 2015, the ABA has claimed the 2024 Cal Ripken 11U World Series Championship.
The ABA 11U All-Star team showcased exceptional talent and determination throughout their remarkable journey in securing the District, Florida State and Southeast Regional Championships. By the time they reached Florence, AL for the Cal Ripken World Series, they held an impressive 14-0 record having outscored their opponents 149-13 with eight shutouts.
The road to the championship was not without its challenges. Despite a tough 4-5 loss to the Florence, AL team on Opening Day of the World Series, the 11U All-Stars showed incredible resilience, winning every game that followed. Their journey culminated in a resounding 6-4 win over West Raleigh, NC in the quarterfinals and an 11-1 victory over Hendersonville, TN in the semifinals. In a thrilling championship rematch, the 11U All-Stars triumphed 8-3 against the Florence, AL team cementing their status as World Champions!
In addition to the team’s triumph, several players were recognized for their exceptional performances:
- Fernando Moncada was honored as the World Series MVP for his outstanding overall performance.
- Levi Merritt and Colten Rollett were named to the All-Defensive Team for their exceptional defensive skills.
- Graham Camara and Liam Rustand were named to the All-World Series Team for their remarkable contributions throughout the series.
Overall, the 2024 Altamonte Springs Babe Ruth All-Star program began with 12 teams competing at the district level, where the AFA 6U and 10U; and the ABA 11U, 13U and 14U teams emerged as District Champions. At the state level, the ABA 11U team won the state championship, while the 13U and 14U teams finished as runners-up, all qualifying for the Southeast Regional tournaments. The ABA 11U and 13U teams won the regional tournament, both qualifying for the World Series. The ABA 11U team are World Champions and the AFA 10U participated in the World Series finishing second.
The ABA 13U team has advanced to the 13U World Series in Glen Allen, VA where they are currently 1-1 in pool play. They secured a decisive 18-0 win over Williston Moose, ND, but came up just short in a thrilling extra inning game, losing 11-12 to Oahu, HI. The 13U team is back in action on Tuesday, August 13, at 1 p.m. Follow their quest for another championship on the Babe Ruth World Series website.
Congratulations to the players, coaches and supporters of the ABA and AFA All-Stars. This achievement is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Altamonte Springs youth sports.
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City of Altamonte Springs
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Frank Martz City Manager
- August 12, 2024
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