The 2026 Tournament is in the Books

Clark County has hosted a high school baseball tournament since 2023. This past weekend (March 20 & 21) we hosted the 2nd annual Baseballism Kickoff Classic. We welcomed 36 teams ranging from 1A-4A from Washington State. Additionally, Coeur d’Alene of Idaho and Grants Pass of Oregon also participated. Six facilities, all equipped with Astroturf fields, were used: Camas High School, Evergreen High School, two fields at Heritage High School, two fields at Mountain View High School, the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center (RORC), and Union High School.

A tournament of this size requires an incredible amount of coordination and organization. Simply put, it doesn’t happen without the support of many people. First, it starts with the high school coaches in Clark County. There is a tremendous amount of mutual respect for one another and I thank you for your long hours and willingness to be gracious hosts. Second, the leadership at Evergreen School District, Ridgefield SchoolDistrict, and Camas School District for their support in opening up their facilities. Additionally, all of us owe a sincere ‘thank you’ to our community members that have continued to support athletics in each of these school districts. I trust we made you proud. Third, a huge thank you to our sponsors; ABM, Baden, Baseballism, Prep Baseball, and Valley Athletics. Each of these organizations have been extremely supportive and easy to work with every step of the way. We encourage you to support their business.

A few individuals that deserve special recognition:

  • Nick Allen, Ridgefield Head Baseball Coach & Staff

  • Chad Burchett, Evergreen Head Baseball Coach & Staff

  • Stephen Baranowski, Camas Athletic Director

  • Aaron Coiteux, Mt View Head Baseball Coach & Staff

  • Michael Colvin, Union Announcer

  • James Davies, Ridgefield Announcer

  • Billy Hayes, Union Head Baseball Coach & Staff

  • Seth Johnson, Battle Ground Head Baseball Coach

  • Jonathan Jwayad, Baseballism

  • Dan Jurik, Prep Baseball & Staff

  • Jonathan Loomis, Baseballism

  • Art Salinas, ABM

  • Shane Schoeneberg, Heritage Head Baseball Coach & Staff

  • Steve Short, Camas Head Baseball Coach

  • Brynan Shipley, Ridgefield Athletic Director

  • Brandon Williams, Baden