They will have a different name and new team colors, but the organization formally known as the Hays Baseball Association will have three high school level teams playing again this summer.
The HBA is now HBC High School and affiliated with the Hays America Baseball Club which has teams ranging from 7u through 14u. The high school division will have 15u, 16u and 18u teams and will no longer be affiliated with the American Legion.
All three teams begin their season Friday at the 2022 Perfect Game Kansas City Invitational played at the Olathe District Activity Center. All three teams will also participate in the organizations Wild West Fest Tournament July 1-3 at Larks Park and Hays High School.
The 15u team is coached by Steve Johnson and Dago Cano, the 16u is coached by Griffon Brunson and Lance Allred and the 18u by Tanner Willhoft and Josh Haynes. Jose Gonzalez will assist with the younger teams.
HBC Hammer 18u Schedule
June 3-5 - PG Kansas City Invitational, Olathe
June 8 - GARDEN CITY BLUES (Larks Park)
June 9 - SALINA HAWKS (Larks Park)
June 14 - at Garden City Blues (Clint Lightner Field)
June 16-19 - PG Kansas Invitational, Topeka
June 22 - SALINA HAWKS (Larks Park)
June 24-26 - Bob Hooper Showcase, McPherson
July 1-3 - WILD WEST FEST TOURNAMENT (Larks Park, HHS)
July 7-10 - PG Oklahoma Championship at OU, Norman, OK
July 14-17 - High School Elite Series, Goddard
HBC Hammer 16u Schedule
June 3-5 - PG Kansas City Invitational, Olathe
June 10-11 - McPherson Tournament
June 14 - GREAT BEND BOMBERS (Larks Park)
June 16-19 - PG Kansas Invitational, Topeka
June 21 - GARDEN CITY BLUES (HHS)
June 24-26 - Paola Tournament
June 28 - at Dodge City
July 1-3 - WILD WEST FEST TOURNAMENT (Larks Park, HHS)
July 6 - DODGE CITY (Larks Park)
July 7 - NORTON (Larks Park)
July 14-17 - High School Elite Series, Goddard
HBC Hammer 15u Schedule
June 3-5 - PG Kansas City Invitational, Olathe
June 10-11 - McPherson Tournament
June 14 - GREAT BEND BOMBERS (Larks Park)
June 16-19 - PG Kansas Invitational, Topeka
June 21 - GARDEN CITY BLUES (HHS)
June 24-26 - Paola Tournament
June 28 - at Dodge City
July 1-3 - WILD WEST FEST TOURNAMENT (Larks Park, HHS)
July 7 - NORTON (Larks Park)
July 12 - at Great Bend Bombers
July 14-17 - High School Elite Series, Goddard