The official Twitter of Mater Dei Baseball. CIF Champions: 1980, 2005, & 2010. NHSI Champions 2012 & 2013. Boras Classic Champions 2013 & 2024
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We are excited to announce the addition of alum, Danny Espinosa to our staff. He played 8 years in the MLB with the Angels, Nats, Mariners & Rays. He played in the Olympics for Mexico this year. He was on MD’s ‘05 CIF championship team. Welcome Home! @dannyespinosa_3
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Congrats to Brennan Seiber on signing his NLI to Vanderbilt today. He joins an incredible list of Monarchs to play collegiate baseball. We are proud of you! #family #anchorDown #MDtradition @VandyBoys
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Congratulations to Brandon Thomas on his commitment to Fresno State! A tremendously talented 2 way player has made an incredible impact on the Mater Dei community. We are proud of you BT, well deserved! #MDfamily @FresnoStateBSB @MD_Athletics @Brandon34Thomas
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Congratulations to these 4 gentlemen on their official signings!! We are proud of you!! #Monarchfamily
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Disappointed for our boys. 16-12, Tied for 3rd in one of toughest leagues in the country and still were left out of playoffs. The worked their tails off and deserved way better than this outcome. Keep your heads up and be proud of your hard work. #weareMD
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Yesterday was an amazing day to honor Coach Bob Ickes’ 50years of service and dedication. We are honored to retire his #13 and celebrate his career as a teacher, coach and mentor to so many. Thank you for being the heartbeat of Mater Dei Baseball for so long. #legend
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Congratulations to 2017 grad, @blake_hunt, drafted 69th overall by the San Diego Padres!
We're proud of you!
#MonarchFamily
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Congratulations to these three studs on signing their NLIs today! We are so proud of their accomplishments.
Monarchs carrying on a tradition of excellence. #weareMD
@ethan_hedges - @USC_Baseball
@JackKirrer - @CalBaseball
@CadeOHara - @TTU_Baseball
@MD_Athletics
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We are excited to see our new scoreboard, complete with a video screen go up this week!! #goMonarchs @MD_Athletics
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Congratulations to Mater Dei class of 2019 alum @Cjrod007! The starting catcher for Vanderbilt was just nabbed in the 5th round by the @Athletics #weareMD @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs
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Congratulations to Senior Joey Nicolai on committing to UC Riverside. A great teammate and an ever better young man, we are extremely proud of you. @mdathletics @materdeimonarchs @ucrbaseball @saddleback_cowboys #Mdbaseball #materdeibaseballfamily #UCR
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Congrats to @landongordon_ for committing to USC! He was Trinity League Rookie of the Year this season and continues to get better. One of the most competitive players we have the opportunity to coach. We are proud of you Gordo!! #weareMD @USC_Baseball @MD_Athletics
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Congratulations @Ry_McMahon!! #Monarchfamily
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Congrats to all athletes across the country signing their NLI’s! We are proud of this group of Monarchs & their accomplishments. This is a special group of young men.
@alonzotredwell UCLA
@SkyeSelinsky COLUMBIA
@DrewPorter_ CSUN
@Aj_valle11 COLUMBIA
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gillespie family. Baseball lost a legendary leader today.
Mike Gillespie, one of the most creative and bold baseball coaches in history, died at the age of 80 today.
He coached on the NCAA Division I level for 31 years with an overall 1,156-720-2 record with stops at USC and U.C. Irvine. Go to: baseballnews.com/baseball-co…
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Congratulations to 2024 infielder @Brodyconnors3 for committing to Old Dominion Univ. We are proud of you and all your work Brody! Well deserved for a true Monarch. #GoMonarchs #weareMD @MD_Athletics @ODUBaseball
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Congrats to 3 amazing young men on signing their NLI’s to play college baseball. They are all fantastic students, high-character people & outstanding players.
Johnny Elliott - C @USC_Baseball
Wylan Moss - RHP @UCLABaseball
Braden Ruiz - SS @stmarysca
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Former Monarchs who played for Coach Ickes who are now coaching:
Mike Hessman (MLB Tigers)
Bobby Meacham (MLB Phillies)
Scott Daeley(Assoc HC Georgia)
Jason Gill (HC USC)
Jason Dietrich (HC Cal St Fullerton)
Impressive the impact Coach Ickes has had.
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Congrats to Chase Nichols on committing to Cal St San Bernardino. Incredible work ethic every single day. We couldn’t be more proud of you! Well deserved! @mdathletics @materdeimonarchs @csusb_baseball #weareMD #NikeELITE @latsondheimer @SoCalSteve9 @PBR_California @LesLukach
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⚾Come out to Rod Dedeaux Stadium on Tuesday for a D1 @CIFSS semi-final battle against the El Toro Chargers @ 3:15!
Let's go!⚾
#goMonarchs!
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Great 8-0 win against top ranked De La Salle. Captain Schiffer threw a 10 K, 2 H, CG and added 2 RBI on 3 H. Hunt with a 2R-HR. #gomonarchs!
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Monarchs finish out the year strong with a sweep of Bosco and have won 5 of last 6. @JackKirrer pitched a complete game shutout today. MD finishes 16-12 playing one of the toughest schedules in the state. This group has a lot of fight. PROUD OF YOU @Nike @MD_Athletics #weareMD
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Congratulations to Dylan Wetzel on his commitment to Cal Berkley. We are proud of your outstanding work and look forward to seeing your continued success! Congrats buddy!! @DylanWetzel6 @CalBaseball @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs #weareMD
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Congratulations to 2023 RHP/1B Brennan Seiber for committing to Vanderbilt! The talent is easy to notice, but most people don’t see the dedication, work ethic he has and quality person this kid is. @vandyboys are getting a good one. @mdathletics @materdeimonarchs @nike
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The 2021 Schedule is out! A tough and competitive schedule will be a great test for this years team. #weareMD #NikeElite
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⚾ Huge 12-2 victory over the Dos Pueblos Chargers! Keep it rolling boys! Next up, Friday at Redlands East Valley!! ⚾
#goMonarchs!!
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Huge Congratulations to 2024 Catcher Johnny Elliott for committing to USC. We are proud of you and showing your resilience battling back from injury. Well deserved! @johnny_elliott8 @MD_Athletics @USC_Baseball #MDfamily
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@MattLeinartQB thanks for coming out to the alumni game today. Good job on the mound! #monarchfamily #alumniwon
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Congratulations to @alonzotredwell on being selected to the Area Code underclass team. @ACBaseballGames @latsondheimer @SteveDoherty643 @SteveFryer @MD_Athletics #MDbaseball
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Monarchs advance to the semi's! Schiffer with another CG outting.
Peabody 4-5, 2R.
Hunt 2-3, 4RBI.
See you Tuesday at MD!
#goMonarchs!!
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Last week the Mater Dei community suffered a huge loss. Seth Smith, class of 2009, tragically passed away last Monday. Seth was MD Baseball alumni and a big supporter of the program. He found his way back to his alma mater last year to announce and
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Monarchs are the 24 Boras Classic Champs! MD now play in the BC state championship game against Granite Hills on April 20th @ Santa Clara Univ.
TY to the Boras Foundation and sponsors. @MelissasProduce @wilsonballglove @DeMarini @ucihealth @ChickfilA @TheBorasClassic @mdathletics
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Congrats to our SS Cade O’Hara on his commitment to Texas Tech! @ttu_baseball @cadeohara_ @mdathletics @materdeimonarchs @mater_dei_alumni #gunsup #weareMD @latsondheimer @SteveFryer @ocvarsityguy @SoCalPrepReport @ocvarsity @SoCalSteve9 @LesLukach @OCSportsZone @NextlevelOC
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Congratulations to '19 Hunter Cope, verbally committed to continue his career with @USDToreros @USDbaseball.
#GoToreros! #GoMonarchs!
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Today we celebrate the anniversary of the CIF Champion 2010 MD Baseball team. The Monarchs finished the season with a 20-10 record and were 11-4 in Trinity League play. MD def Dana Hills 2-0 in the championship game. @ty29moore and @coryhahn34 combined to pitch a perfect game.
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Congratulations to @jonschiffer on your signing with the University of Washington! #GoMonarchs #GoHuskies!
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Monarchs Win!
Cypress - 4
Mater Dei - 5
@ethan_hedges hit the walkoff gap shot in the bottom of the 10th, driving in @JimmyDeAnda_. MD battled back from a 3-0 deficit vs a good @CypCentBaseball team
#TrueTemperBats #weareMD #NikeElite @MD_Athletics @truetemperbsbl @nikediamond
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Great team victory tonight!!
9-4 over Damien; Schiffer leading the way. 2-2, HR and 3RBI.
Thomas with the W.
#goMonarchs!
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Congratulations to Senior RHP Kalani Santos on committing to USC. Your patience and work ethic paid off. USC is getting a special kid. We are proud of you! #fighton✌️ #weareMD @USC_Baseball @MDHSMonarchs @MD_Athletics
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We are excited and proud of our 3 seniors who signed today. Keep working hard, we're not done yet..
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Senior @sguzman_26 tossed a CG shutout in the 9-0 win. He struck out 10 and only allowed 2 hits. Fellow senior Owen Wessel was 3-3 with 2 RBIs. #weareMD #nikeIte @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs @nikediamond
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Monarchs advance to the 2nd round! 6-4 victory, led by a complete game performance by captain Schiffer. Keep it rolling boys!
#goMonarchs!!
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The Mater Dei Baseball schedule is out for the 2022 season! We look forward to seeing everyone out at Rod Dedeaux Stadium at MD. @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs #weareMD #MDfamily
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Congratulations to Kyle Scott for committing to Cal Poly SLO! Well respected kid and a team leader. Congratulations Kyle! @MD_Athletics #monarchfamily #monarchbaseball… instagram.com/p/Bm86RRTjpDh/…
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⚾ We have extra bleachers lined up for all our awesome fans! Tomorrow's first pitch is at 3:15, let's get loud and proud!! ⚾
#goMonarchs!!!
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The netting is done! What’s difference. Thank you to all our families and supporters who helped make this happen. We appreciate you and hope you enjoy the new viewing experience. #MDfamily @MD_Athletics
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Congrats to Mater Dei pitcher Ben Kane on his commitment to United States Merchant Marine Academy. #materdeibaseball
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Yesterdays extra inning loss in the 2nd round of the CIF playoffs was a tough day, but the hardest part was saying goodbye to these fantastic seniors. Thank you for the memories and the great ride this year. We are proud of the people you are and we love you guys!
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Big Opening day win!
Senior @SkyeSelinsky homered and senior @Aj_valle11 pitched 6 hitless innings for the Monarchs.
#weareMD #weareNikeElite @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs @nikediamond
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Congratulations to Sophomore catcher, CJ Rodriguez, on his commitment to Vanderbilt University! #goMonarchs! #Monarchfamily
I am honored to announce that I have verbally committed to play baseball at Vanderbilt University.#AnchorDown #VandyBoys
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The Mater Dei Baseball program would like to congratulate class of 2017 alum Mike Peabody for signing with the @Angels! A huge accomplishment that is well deserved Congratulations
#onceamonarchalwaysamonarch #weareMD @mdathletics @mater_dei_alumni @MDHSMonarchs
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Job well done tonight as Wheeler and the Monarchs shut the Cougars out, 6-0. Offense led by Peabody and Nicolai with 2RBI each. #goMonarchs!
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We are ready for @TheBorasClassic. We're honored and excited to be a part of this great tournament. Good luck to all teams!
#goMonarchs!!
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Congrats to 2020 Catcher Mike Garcia on earning a roster spot on Grand Canyon University Baseball team. @MD_Athletics #weareMD
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Here is a photo of our brand new scoreboard. We can't wait for use it this upcoming 2017 season! #GoMonarchs!!
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THANK YOU to all of our alumni!! It was an awesome turnout today at the Alumni Game & Alumni come away with the W! Great to see so many friends catch up and support their program. #mdfamily #weareMD #NikeElite #TrueTemper @MD_Athletics @nike @truetemperbaseball
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What an great morning at the Mater Dei Special Games. It is 37 year tradition here at MDHS. The baseball team had an opportunity to volunteer and bring joy to some amazing athletes. It was a great day to be a Monarch! #mdfamily #weareMD @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs
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Great team win today with the 6-4 come from behind win! @bradyhb_1 with the clutch home run to take the lead in the top of the 7th. #Tenacity #weareMD @MD_Athletics
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Mater Dei Baseball has an opening for the Varsity Pitching Coach. If you are interested please email resume to rmercado@materdei.org
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Monarchs defeat the Tillers, 6-0! Sr. Kelley Holgate with a grand slam to lead the way.
Thomas with the W.
#goMonarchs!!
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Congrats!!! @Ry_McMahon #monarchfamily
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Congrats to the freshman with a walkoff win tonight. @AustinPalmares with the game winning hit. @MD_Athletics #weareMD #NikeElite
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When in Fresno the Dog House Grill is a MUST! Thank you for the hospitality and the best Tri Tip around! @MD_Athletics
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Congratulations to Mike Peabody for being named the MVP of the OC All-Star game.
Mike went 3-4 with 2RBI, 2SB and 2 runs scored.
#weareMD!
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Matter Dei Will be postponing all spring sports until further notice. We are praying for everyone to get through this healthy and safe.
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Congratulations to our SS Braden Ruiz on committing to St. Mary’s! We are proud of you and your hard work. Congrats Braden! @bradenruiz2 @MD_Athletics #StMarys #MDfamily
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Congratulations to RHP Kai Bratton on his commitment to Tennessee! Huge accomplishment and we are proud of you Kai! @MD_Athletics @Vol_Baseball @Kaibratton2026 #MDfamily #mdbaseballfamily #rockytop
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🙌 Honored to have had @MikeTrout spend some time with our boys this past weekend. Special thanks to the @Angels, @AngelsRBI & @NikeDiamond for making it happen. #NikeFamily @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs
Last weekend, @MikeTrout connected with local young athletes, including members from @AngelsRBI, in partnership with @NikeDiamond baseball & softball! ⚾️
Thanks to all of the young ballplayers for a great visit!
ALT Trout poses for a group photo with the young athletes.
ALT Trout, his back towards the camera, leans on the dugout fencing as he chats with four athletes, who are sitting on the bench.
ALT Trout speaks to a few of the athletes, answering their questions about the game and playing in the Major Leagues.
ALT Trout poses for a photo inside of the batting cage with a small group of softball clinic participants.
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We are proud of these boys for serving their community in Santa Ana. They brought smiles and happiness to some local children on New Years Eve. TY to Catholic Charities for allowing us to help. Well done 👏#weareMD #MDfamily #putthecarinpark @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs
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Congratulations to Seniors Mike Peabody and Jonathan Schiffer for being selected to play in the OC All-Star Baseball Game!
#goMonarchs!!
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We're getting excited over here at the diamond for the completion of our new field!! #GoMonarchs
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Good Luck @MDFootball tonight! Bring home the Championship!!!
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Congrats to ‘22 SS Cade O’Hara for committing to University of San Diego. His work ethic is off the charts, but the special thing is he does it with a smile on his face everyday. He looks forward to the grind and is as good as a defensive SS as you will find. Congrats Cade!
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Blake Burton & Morganne Flores, (MD ‘15) were given the ‘19 Leader of the Pack Award at the UW WESPY Awards for baseball and softball. Award is given to the athlete from each team who best represents UWs core values & is also the person who wrks hard and puts the team first.
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Congratulations to our catcher, @blake_hunt, officially signed with Pepperdine! #GoMonarchs #GoWaves!
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It was great seeing some of our seniors today and giving them their signs. Miss these guys a lot. This group has young men destined for greatness. #onceamonarchalwaysamonarch #weareMD @MD_Athletics
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It was fitting on senior night the Monarchs had huge performances from some seniors. @SkyeSelinsky & @alonzotredwell homered and @sguzman_26 threw a CG shutout. @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs @Nike #weareMD
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One last time for these seniors at the Ryan Lemmon Trinity Vs Sunset League All star game. #MDfamily #Honor #Glory #Love
@ethan_hedges
@MattHernandez6
@CadeOHara
@keffer_jake
@JimmyDeAnda_
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Two special young men right here. Congratulations @sguzman_26 and @bmorris15_ on signing their NLI’s today! We are proud of you @mesabaseball @washubaseball #weareMD
@mdathletics @materdeimonarchs @mater_dei_alumni @ocvarsity @latsondheimer @SteveFryer @ocvarsityguy @LesLukach
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congrats to Jr RHP/3b AJ Valle for committing to Columbia! AJ is one of the hardest working players in the classroom and on the field. proud of such a deserving kid. #weareMD #MDBASEBALLFAMILY @MD_Athletics @LesLukach @SoCalVarsity @SoCalSteve9 @SteveFryer @latsondheimer
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Rise and Grind ✔️
They have been grinding at 6am sessions since school started. Great focus, energy & attitudes since day 1. Fun watching them push each other. Earned team breakfast burritos for their hard work. #dawnpatrol #family #TeamFirst #weareMD @MD_Athletics @reidtfitness
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We are so proud of all of the players in the program from last year. The Baseball program earned a 3.6 GPA last year and the varsity team alone had a 3.7 GPA!!
The bar has been set high for future Monarch Baseball players. #MoreThanBaseball #weareMD @MD_Athletics @MDHSMonarchs
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We're ready for some baseball!!⚾Come out and support your Monarchs tonight as they start up the season vs. Damien at 6pm. #goMonarchs!!
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21-22 just the beginning
#weareMD
Thank you Andy Le for the video!
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