Latest news with #HighWheelers
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bess powers High Wheelers to win in Ogden
Catcher Cuba Bess drove in four runs with a home run and two singles to lead a 14-hit offensive attack as the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers defeated the host Ogden, Utah Raptors 11-6 in Pioneer Baseball League play Wednesday night. The High Wheelers, 7-1, and in a tie for the league lead with the Idaho Falls Chukars, continue their series against the Raptors Thursday night.
CBS News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers host NorCal Showdown high school baseball tournament
MARYSVILLE – A high school baseball tournament has been underway since Monday in the Yuba-Sutter area. Twelve top teams in an epic showdown are competing at the recently revamped Bryant Field in Marysville. The high schoolers get their shot on the same turf once played on by the pros. "The history here is phenomenal with Jackie Robinson playing here, Babe Ruth. But now it's our turn. So we get to build on that legacy, provide an opportunity for these young kids out here as well," said Erik Gardner with the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers. The Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers are lending out their field for the NorCal Showdown high school tournament. "Yeah, it's pretty sweet, playing in these big ol' dugouts," said Zane, a Yreka High School baseball player. "It really makes you want to work hard so that maybe some day we'll play here," said Davis, a University Prep baseball player. The three-day spring break tournament is being hosted in collaboration with Yuba City High School's baseball program. "If you just keep coming down [Highway] 70, you'll find a lot of good baseball out here. So one of the reasons we do this, in collaboration with the High Wheelers, is to make sure people have a great place to play," said Yuba City High School head baseball coach Maury Castaneda. "We wanted this to just be a community-building experience, not a money-making opportunity," Gardner said, "and for the people who love them and support them to come out and watch." With $5 tickets to cover operating costs, the High Wheelers say they're committed to fostering a community environment. "They've had camps, they've had clinics, they're going to do concerts. So it's exactly what this area needs," Castaneda said. The High Wheelers say that with the success of this year's showdown tournament, there's been growing interest beyond the 12 schools competing and they plan to make it an annual event. "The whole goal here really is to go back home a better team than we came here to be. So we're really growing close to each other and it's been a lot of fun," David said. "We're excited, we're confident, we're ready to play some ball," said Brody, a Yuba City High School baseball player. Wednesday's big championship game is kicking off at 7 p.m. with the Yuba City Honkers taking on the Folsom Bulldogs.
CBS News
26-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Historic Bryant field in Marysville undergoes renovations ahead of High Wheelers season
MARYSVILLE — Renovations are underway in Marysville to get the historic Bryant Field ready for the High Wheelers. The city and the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers, of the Pioneer Baseball League, are splitting the costs for renovations at Bryant Field ahead of the new season. Roughly $500,000 is going into making the stadium safer and more community-oriented. "We're going to take a look at what makes the best sense for a family entertainment environment and we'll add to that as we get feedback from our fans and as we develop as a team in Marysville," said Lon Hatamiya, co-owner of the High Wheelers. The High Wheelers played their inaugural season in Davis, but one of the reasons the team decided to move to Marysville was the lack of lighting there. At Bryant Field, they're replacing the lights in addition to putting padding on the outfield walls and improving seating and concessions. They're also putting in a new scoreboard screen that won't distract players who are up to bat. They're even building two clubhouses next door for players. "This is a Yuba-Sutter attraction, so this is something that will really benefit the entire community, not just Marysville," said Dan Flores, the city's director of community development. "But it's great to house it in Marysville and have people be able to come over and visit us here." Hatamiya is a Marysville native. He says this has been a lifelong dream of his and wants to incorporate the High Wheelers into the community. "This is the highest-quality baseball that will be played at Bryant Field, I think ever. This is a minor league team with professional baseball players that have the ability to move on to the next level," Hatamiya said. The High Wheelers are looking for host families to allow players and coaches to stay with them while they're playing the 48 home games from May through September. "I'm a long-time baseball — not only player, but coach, father, grandfather. We're just so committed to baseball," Hatamiya said. "Marysville and Yuba City have had a long history of baseball tradition and we just think we'll add to this."
