Las Vegas, NV  - Day one of Pathway Las Vegas is complete, and both the Underclass and Upperclass divisions are set for a big day of bracket play tomorrow. The action in Las Vegas was competitive from the first pitch, with teams showing grit, depth, and plenty of talent to set up an exciting Championship Sunday.

Underclass Division: Barkley's Angels Lead the Pack

The GameDay Angels 2028 – Barkley came into Vegas fresh off their Pathway Arizona championship last weekend, and they haven't slowed down one bit. Behind explosive offense and steady pitching, they finished pool play at 2–0, scoring 23 runs and allowing just 9. Their performance earned them the #1 overall seed in the bracket.

They'll open tomorrow against HD Baseball, who went 1–1 in Pool C. HD showed plenty of fight in their games, and they'll look to pull off a big upset in the quarterfinals.

Also advancing is Gameday Angels 2028 – Cancino, who earned a spot despite finishing 0–2 in a tough pool. They'll match up with Barkley in the first round as well, setting up an all-Angels showdown.

In the lower half of the bracket, Marucci Recruits – Proper Baseball 16U earned their way in behind disciplined play, while Utah Tribe Baseball 2028 impressed with timely hitting and a strong defensive effort to finish atop Pool C. Those two clubs will square off in the quarterfinals, with the winner moving on to face either Barkley or Cancino.

On the other side, the #2 seed BlueChip-Moffat 16U wrapped up a solid 2–0 run through pool play. They'll look to keep rolling when they open bracket play against Marucci Recruits – Proper Baseball 2029, who battled hard to punch their ticket out of Pool B.

The SoCal Premier 16U Blue earned the last Underclass spot, and they'll take on the #3 seed Gameday Angels 2029 – Martinez, a team that showed big offense on Day One, scoring 30 runs in pool play. The winner will advance to face the BlueChip/MRU winner in the semifinals.

Underclass Quarterfinal Matchups:
    •    (1) GameDay Angels 2028 – Barkley vs. (8) HD Baseball
    •    (4) Marucci Recruits – Proper Baseball 16U vs. (5) Utah Tribe Baseball 2028
    •    (2) BlueChip-Moffat 16U vs. (7) Marucci Recruits – Proper Baseball 2029
    •    (3) GameDay Angels 2029 – Martinez vs. (6) SoCal Premier 16U Blue

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Upperclass Division: A Wide-Open Field

The Upperclass division featured close battles across all pools, with several teams making strong statements heading into bracket play.

The #1 seed Golden Spikes Baseball handled their pool with confidence, finishing 2–0 and outscoring opponents 30–10. They'll open bracket play against Baseball 101 – Pagan/Raborn/Davis, who clawed their way into the field with scrappy, high-energy play.

The AZ Future Stars 18U took care of business in Pool A, going 2–0 behind sharp pitching and a balanced lineup. They'll meet the SoCal Premier 18U Blue, a team that earned their way in with resilience and clutch late-game performances.

On the bottom half of the bracket, the Utah Tribe Baseball 2027 squad looked as strong as anyone, winning their pool 2–0 with a combination of pitching depth and power at the plate. They'll face Baseball 101 – Pagan/Lake, who earned their bracket spot with tough at-bats and strong defense.

The final quarterfinal will feature the #3 seed BlueChip-Barela, a team that showed a lot of firepower in pool play, against SoCal Premier 18U Black, who advanced after surviving a tight group.

Upperclass Quarterfinal Matchups:
    •    (1) Golden Spikes Baseball vs. (9) Baseball 101 – Pagan/Raborn/Davis
    •    (4) AZ Future Stars 18U vs. (5) SoCal Premier 18U Blue
    •    (2) Utah Tribe Baseball 2027 vs. (7) Baseball 101 – Pagan/Lake
    •    (3) BlueChip-Barela vs. (6) SoCal Premier 18U Black

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What's Next

With pool play behind us, the focus shifts to bracket baseball on Sunday. The Underclass division is highlighted by the red-hot GameDay Angels Barkley, who are looking for back-to-back Pathway titles after winning Arizona just a week ago. But BlueChip, Utah Tribe, and Marucci will have something to say about it.

In the Upperclass division, no single team has separated themselves as the favorite. Golden Spikes, AZ Future Stars, Utah Tribe, and BlueChip-Barela all have championship potential, and it's anyone's game as we head into elimination play.

Tomorrow promises a full day of baseball with championships on the line at both Desert Diamond Baseball Complex and Heritage Park. The only question left: Who will leave Las Vegas with the trophy?