Malad’s Briggs named 3A state Tournament MVP, several Dragons join him among all-tourney selections

MALAD CITY — The Malad Dragons have won their second baseball state champions in three years, behind clutch hitting and dominant pitching.

Malad (25-6) entered the 3A super-regional round with limited expectations. Two weeks later, they had finished their season on a nine-game winning streak, including five victories over highly ranked clubs from Grangeville, Orofino and Nampa Christian high schools.

This week, several Dragons were named to the IdahoSports.com 3A Baseball All-Tournament Team, as selected by Idaho Sports broadcasters.

Junior infielder Cale Briggs was named the Tournament MVP, after going 6-for-9, with three walks, three RBIs, five runs scored and two stolen bases.

Here is the complete list of 3A All-Tournament selections

Tournament MVP:
Cale Briggs, Malad

All-Tournament pitchers:
Brady Showell, Malad
Kaden Mullins, Nampa Christian
Jaeger Tondevold, Orofino

All-Tournament hitters/fielders:
Carter Blaisdell, Malad
Carter Carey, Malad
Jace Chadez, Marsing
Teagan Kinney, Marsing
Levi Puga, Marsing
Jack Ihli, Nampa Christian
Nate Rundquist, Nampa Christian
Brayden Schaefer, Nampa Christian
Ethan Gilmore, Orofino