2026 Jim Morely Baseball Classic Kicks Off

Northern Section teams split six games on opening day

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:21am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with players and the field broken down into overlapping, angular shapes in a vibrant color palette.The opening day of the 2026 Jim Morely Baseball Classic featured a dynamic display of talent and competition among Northern Section high school teams.Shasta Today

The 2026 Jim Morely Baseball Classic, an annual high school baseball tournament, began on Tuesday, April 7, with eight teams from the Northern Section competing in six games across two venues - Enterprise High School and Shasta High School.

Why it matters

The Jim Morely Baseball Classic is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school baseball talent in the Northern Section. The tournament provides an opportunity for players to compete against elite competition and gain exposure for potential college and professional opportunities.

The details

On the opening day, the teams were split between the two host schools. Enterprise, Foothill, Central Valley and Etna high schools competed at Enterprise, with Central Valley and Enterprise playing two games. The remaining teams competed at Shasta High School.

  • The 2026 Jim Morely Baseball Classic began on Tuesday, April 7.
  • The opening day featured six games across the two venues.

The players

Enterprise High School

One of the host schools for the tournament, located in the Northern Section.

Shasta High School

The other host school for the tournament, located in the Northern Section.

Central Valley High School

A team competing in the tournament, located in the Northern Section.

Foothill High School

A team competing in the tournament, located in the Northern Section.

Etna High School

A team competing in the tournament, located in the Northern Section.

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What’s next

The tournament will continue on Wednesday, April 8, with additional games scheduled at both Enterprise and Shasta high schools.

The takeaway

The Jim Morely Baseball Classic is an important annual event that showcases the top high school baseball talent in the Northern Section, providing players with the opportunity to compete against elite competition and gain exposure for potential college and professional opportunities.