From last seed to second

The USA Prime Bullsharks Baseball 11U team turned heads at the 2025 PGBA Gold Glove Showdown, rising from the bottom seed to the championship game and finishing with runner-up title. The team strung together a series of hard-fought wins, fueled by dominant pitching and timely hitting. Coaches Jarius Taylor and Mike Granson (pictured, back row, from left) credited their players’ resilience and teamwork for the unlikely run. Pitchers Simon Harrer and Jackson Tzeng delivered standout performances on the mound, giving their team momentum in key games. At the plate, Brenham Hill and Bishop Nguyen powered the offense with big hits and clutch swings. Pictured (from left) are players Mark Lin, Simon Harrer, Jackson Tzeng, Brenham Hill, Oscar Pilie, Riley Graf, Heath Paul, Leo Tse, Bishop Nguyen, Joshua Alvarez, and Campbell Clinton (in front). Players represent schools including The Post Oak School, Condit Elementary, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, and T.H. Rogers School.

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