2009-2010 Ahwatukee Sting 18U Club Team Roster
Current Season Record 12-0
Sean Davis (Desert Vista High School)
Chris DePriest (Desert Vista High School)
Austin Dickman (Desert Vista High School)
Zachary Elwell (Desert Vista High School)
Greg Goodman (Brophy College Prepatory)
Jacob Halaby (Desert Vista High School)
Dallin Haycock (Mountain View High School)
Tommy Jewett (Brophy College Prepatory)
Ryan Johnson (Brophy College Prepatory)
Steven Palestino (Desert Vista High School)
Jared Popkins (Desert Vista High School)
Corey Saager (Desert Vista High School)
Nick Smith (Brophy College Prepatory)
18U Ahwatukee Sting Places 2nd in MLK NIT Classic Tournament
18U Ahwatukee Sting Takes 1st Place in Chandler Fall Ball 2009 Season
The 18-U Ahwatukee Sting baseball team played a total of 16 games, with 12 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie ball game in the Chandler Baseball league at Espee Park in Chandler. The team is made up of players from Desert Vista High-School, Brophy College Preparatory, Arizona State University, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Coach Mike Popkins says “The team had outstanding defense and offense throughout the entire season, everyone contributed to the team’s success”. Steven Palestino was dominating on the mound with assistance from Jared Popkins and Nick Smith. The team plans to enter upcoming tournaments and continue on to play Spring ball in the 2010 season.
(From left, front row) Tommy Jewett, Erick Ganut, Greg Goodman, Sean Davis, Jacob Halaby, Robbie Matthews. (From left, back row) Manager Mike Popkins, Jared Popkins, Cory Davis, Nick Smith, Ryan Johnson, Steven Palestino, Assistant Coach Steve Palestino.