ALAMOSA – The Class 2A All-Southern Peaks League baseball team was announced on May 29 with 17 players from the San Luis Valley being recognized.

Monte Vista had the most selections with seven and it was led by Kaden Mellott, who was named the Player of the Year.

Mellott was also placed on the first team, along with Jeremiah Baumgardner, Azariah Hurtado, Landon Sanchez and Jakoby Ross.

Two more Pirates were second team including Chayse Bouet and Judah Howe.

Sanford had six selections – three on the first team and three on the second.

The Mustangs named to the first team were Rylan Mortensen, J.D. Faucette and Trason Gartrell.

Lucas Miller, Roman Edgar and Colten Reynolds were second team.

Center had four selections.

Nicolas Palma and Ivan Guaderrama were both first team, and Caden Ruggles and Jaiden Martinez were second team,

Monte Vista’s Luke Bradshaw and Sanford’s Ty Crowther were the co-Coaches of the Year.

First team

Kaden Mellott, Monte Vista

Jeremiah Baumgardner, Monte Vista

Azariah Hurtado, Monte Vista

Landon Sanchez, Monte Vista

Jakoby Ross, Monte Vista

Rylan Mortense, Sanford

J.D. Faucette, Sanford

Tarson Gartrell, Sanford

Nicholas Palma, Center

Ivan Guaraderrama, Center

Blake Basnett, South Park

Trinity Walker, South Park

Brett Kendall, Trinidad

Xavier Garcia, Trinidad

Second team

Chayse Bouet, Monte Vista

Judah Howe, Monte Vista

Lucas Miller, Sanford

Roman Edgar, Sanford

Colten Reynolds, Sanford

Caden Ruggles, Center

Jaiden Martinez, Center