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Palm Beach County’s baseball talent had a banner day as 17 players signed with 14 different colleges during Wednesday’s Early Signing Day.

Pope John Paul II catcher Zander Retamar signed with Villanova University during an Early Signing Day ceremony held at the school.

West Boca standout catcher Michael Barash signed with LSU during an Early Signing Day ceremony held at the school Wednesday morning.

Boca Raton hires former North Broward Prep pitching coach Rick Clagett as its newest team manager.

Boca High coach Jeff Rosa resigns from team to return to his former position at Gulf Coast High in Naples.

Cardinal Newman recently announced that former Crusaders graduate Sean Comfort has returned to the school to manage the baseball program.

Olympic Heights has hired legendary coach Sam Howell, who has amassed 274 career coaching victories in previous coaching stints at John I. Leonard, Santaluces and The King’s Academy.

Suncoast manager B.J. Gilbert was informed by the school’s administration that he will not be retained by the school for next season.

Providence ace Lockett goes the distance for 2-0 shutout victory over American Heritage in Class 3A state championship played at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie.

Chris Canavan legged out an infield hit to score Brennan Brundage for the decisive run as American Heritage downed St. Petersburg Catholic 5-4 in nine innings in a Class 3A state semifinal.

Palm Beach Gardens’ bid for its first state championship fell short as Miami Columbus won 7-4 in the Class 8A state semifinal played at Digital Domain Ballpark on Saturday.

Atlantic stumbled and fell 4-3 to Venice in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinal Saturday at Digital Domain Ballpark in Port St. Lucie.

American Heritage, Atlantic and Palm Beach Gardens are all seeking their first state title this week in Port St. Lucie.

King’s Academy suffered its third straight loss in the regional championships, falling 3-2 to St. Petersburg Catholic in a Class 3A final played in St. Petersburg.

Atlantic’s Rigo Beltran pitched a three-hitter and the offense pounded out 12 hits to lead the Eagles to a 4-2 victory over host Nova in a Class 7A regional championship at Pat McQuaid Field.

The King’s Academy defeated Benjamin for the third time this season with a 7-1 victory that advances the Lions back to the regional championship.

Atlantic defeated West Boca for the third time this season with a 6-4 victory in the Class 7A regional semifinal Tuesday night.

American Heritage ace lefty Dylan Silva pitched a two-hit, complete-game shutout to lead the Stallions to a 1-0 victory over Calvary Christian in a Class 3A regional quarterfinal.

Boca Christian rode a four-run first inning to a 5-2 victory over Master’s Academy in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal, advancing the Blazers to face Community Christian in a regional semifinal.

Atlantic rode a big six-run fourth inning and a strong pitching performance from Rigo Beltran to defeat Forest Hill 8-1 in a Class 7A regional quarterfinal.

Atlantic held on late to earn its first district title in 10 years with a 5-4 victory over West Boca in the 7A District 14 Championship played at West Boca.