ALAMOSA – A total of 26 children ages 6-13 took part in the 2026 Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge which took place June 26 at the Lee soccer fields.

The event was hosted by Alamosa Parks and Recreation.

The winners of each of the age divisions were Wyatt Davis (6-7-year-old boys), Eason Ruybal (8-9 boys), Kasen Maez (10-11 boys), Liam Martinez (12-13 boys), Sophia Fraire (6-7 girls), Katherine Maendel (8-9 girls), and Isabella Maendel (10-11 girls). There were no entrants in the 12-13 girls.

These seven individuals will advance to sectional competition which will take place July 25 at the Runyon Sports Complex in Pueblo from 1-3 p.m.

The Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge program allows youngsters to showcase their talents in base running, hitting and throwing with scores based on speed, distance and accuracy. The Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge is a youth program of the Colorado Parks and Recreation with the support of the Colorado Rockies baseball club.