Class 8A-7A-6A All-County First Team
Nick Basto
Archbishop McCarthy senior
Pos.: INF
Stats: .324 BA, 28 RBI, 3 HR, 21 runs
Comment: FIU signee was an All-County honorable mention last season. Had an RBI double in a 6-1 regional championship win over Naples. Was selected No. 171 overall in first-year player draft by Chicago White Sox.
Colton Bottomley
Douglas senior
Pos.: OF
Stats: .449 BA, 25 RBI, 24 runs, 3 HR
Comment: Four-year varsity starter and Florida Gulf Coast signee was one of the speediest players in lineup notching 16 stolen bases and nine doubles.
Lewis Brinson
Coral Springs senior
Pos.: OF
Stats: .435 BA, 29 RBI, 4 HR
Comment: Florida signee is a proven slugger who can play solid defense in the outfield. Two-time first-team selection was selected No. 29 overall by the Texas Rangers.
C.J. Chatham
Nova junior
Pos.: INF/P
Stats: .421 BA, 25 RBI, 27 runs, 5 HR, 2-0, 30 strikeouts
Comment: Emerged as one of the Titans' leading hitters in his first year as a varsity starter. Verbally committed to FAU and was named offensive MVP of Titan Classic tournament.
Andre Martinez
Archbishop McCarthy senior
Pos.: P
Stats: 8-1, 0.99 ERA, 69 strikeouts
Comment: FSU signee picked up both a save and a win at the state tournament and helped lead Mavericks to third consecutive state championship.
Mark McGinnity
West Broward senior
Pos.: 3B
Stats: .353 BA, 24 RBI, 23 runs, 2 HR
Comment: Three-year varsity starter proved a consistent, strong hitter, notching 9 doubles and going 4-for-4 against Western. Nova Southeastern and FAU are interested.
Trent Monaghan
Nova senior
Pos.: P
Stats: 13-0, 0.70 ERA, 75 strikeouts, .448 BA, 18 RBI
Comment: Air Force signee had a memorable year in his first as a varsity starter, throwing a no-hitter against Cooper City and finishing with a perfect record.
Danny Pardo
West Broward junior
Pos.: OF
Stats: .365 BA, 29 runs, 12 RBI, HR
Comment: Three-year varsity starter used his speed to collect 21 stolen bases and leg out five doubles and three triples. Verbally committed to Campbell University.
Andrew Pierson
Monarch senior
Pos.: P
Stats: 10-3, 1.57 ERA, 72 strikeouts
Comment: Four-year varsity starter pitched four complete games and helped lead Knights to first district title and first regional win. Verbally committed to Eckerd College.
Andres Sanchez
Flanagan senior
Pos.: SS
Stats: .418 BA, 27 runs, 22 RBI, 2 HR
Comment: Two-year varsity starter was patient at the plate, drawing 19 walks and helping lead Falcons to regional semifinal berth. Signed with FIU.
Rick Sanchez
Flanagan senior
Pos.: C
Stats: .408 BA, 25 RBI, 21 runs, 2 HR
Comment: Three-year varsity starter signed with Notre Dame. Had a 2-for-3 performance with a home run against Cypress Bay.
Alan Sharkey
Coral Springs senior
Pos.: 1B
Stats: .432 BA, 29 RBI, 4 HR
Comment: Three-time first-team All-County selection and four-year varsity starter signed with Nova Southeastern and helped lead Colts to District 11-8A title.
Nick Travieso
Archbishop McCarthy senior
Pos.: P/1B
Stats: 8-1, 0.47 ERA, 100 strikeouts, .246 BA, 19 RBI
Comment: Hard-throwing righty that regularly clocks 100 MPH and has signed with Miami. Helped lead Mavericks to third consecutive state title and was selected No. 14 overall in the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
Class 8A-7A-6A Second Team
NameSchoolYearPositionChris BeatonCooper CitySr.OFKevin DalyPembroke Pines CharterSr.SSTyler DraughonWest BrowardSr.PGentry FortunoFlanaganFr.PDerek FritzDouglasJr.UTLJordan GleicherCoral SpringsSr.CAlex KlineCoral GladesSr.PCarlos Lopez, Jr.Pembroke Pines CharterSr.1BDavid Monge-RodriguezPembroke Pines CharterSr.2BMike MordenteWest BrowardSr.SSJason MorozowskiArchbishop McCarthySr.2BBrandon RobertsArchbishop McCarthySr.DHRyne SaxnerNovaSr.UTLJon ValekDouglasSr.P
Class 8A-7A-6A Honorable Mention
Archbishop McCarthy: Adam Duarte, Ryan Castellanos, Brian Gonzalez; Coconut Creek: Anthony Ilitano, Robert Morrison, Nick Rivera; Cooper City: Chris Couvillon, Evan Goodwin, Chris Guerra; Coral Glades: Devon Crocker, Nick Diaz, Jacob Melton; Coral Springs: Dylan Ebel, Aaron Maller, Brett Schneider;Cypress Bay: Brandon Cable, Casey Chayet, Andrew Paredes; Deerfield Beach: Andre Campbell, Kurt Hardy, Brian Johnson; Douglas: Jon Lipinski, Chris Pannel, Louis Silverio; Flanagan: Andres Visbal; Fort Lauderdale: Matt Gibson, Kenny Miggins, Brad Smith; Hollywood Hills: Tommy Grant, Cory Hill, Frank Wells; McArthur: Javier Aguilar, Jose Ortiz, Jr., Kevin Rosario; Miramar: Kyle Capers, Felix Salto, Gustavo Simeon; Monarch: Gino Poliandro, Andy Rohloff; Northeast: Corey Korenic, Carlos Perez, Eduardo Uriarte; Nova: Lee Kinzel, Gabriel Valverde, Matt Zanis; Pembroke Pines Charter: Jake Jacobs, Alejandro Kan, Jorge Marrero; Plantation: Anthony Birchall, Gus Cinquino, Adam Shorr; St. Thomas Aquinas: Peter Nicoletto, Frank Rubio, Jimmy Wright; South Broward: Makana Gilliland, Casey Hayes, Ken Rasor; South Plantation: Joshua Matos; Taravella: Greg Feinberg, Devin Meyer, Andrew Wallach; West Broward: Alex Zapata; Western: Max Balter, Tyler Fichter, Mac Hessney.
Class 8A-7A-6A Coach of the Year
Joe Franco
Monarch
Record: 19-5, overall six years at Monarch 69-63
Comment: This proved to be a record-breaking year for Franco and his Knights, who set a new school record for wins and won the program's first district title. They also made their first regional appearance and even cracked a national ranking early in the year. This season, Franco's team also participated in a number of community service projects including a food distribution program for those in need.