YC's Martinez, Koppinger shine at all-star game

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June 1, 2008 - 6:07PM

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma Catholic's Erick Martinez and Jayson Koppinger finished their prep baseball careers on high notes.

The two seniors led the North all-stars to a 6-4 win over the South on Saturday at Surprise Stadium in the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association's 1A-2A senior all-star game.

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored. He was neamed the MVP of the game.

Koppinger went 1-for-2 with a double and pitched a perfect ninth inning.

Martinez finished his high school career with 18 school records and holds state records with 65 RBI in a season and 184 hits for his career.

Koppinger is a 10-time letter-winner and played in every baseball game during his four years at YC. He owns or shares 17 school records, including strikeouts in a game with 17 set this past season against Antelope.

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