PHOTOS: OC all-star game a memorable finale for high school baseball players

South Coach Kevin McCaffrey from Corona del Mar talks to his players before Tuesday’s game. (Photos: OC Sports Zone).

Baseball players from Orange County wrapped up their high school careers at the 54th annual Orange County All-Star Game Tuesday night at Glover Stadium.

The North, coached by Jack Brooks of La Habra defeated the South, coached by Kevin McCaffrey of Corona del Mar, 4-1. (Click here for story and photos).

The South leads the series 29-23-1.

The stands were nearly full for the game, which returned to Glover Stadium. The game, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim, was played at Hart Park in Orange last year.

The 2020 game was cancelled due to the coronavius pandemic.

Paul Bostwick, president of the club, noted in the game program that at least 156 players who have been in the game have made it to the Major Leagues. Proceeds from the game go toward local charities, said public address announcer Dr. John Dahlem, who announced the game for the 40th time. He was principal at Loara, Kennedy and Western during different stints.

To see the slide show, click on the first photo:

South assistant Erasmo Ramirez of Segerstrom with two of his players from the South Zander Bretza (left) and Bruno Banuelos before Tuesday's game.

North players (from left) Karsen Bowen, Aaron Ceniceros, Daniel Garcia, Evan Chadwick and Bren Wilkinson.

CdM Coach Kevin McCaffrey, head coach of the South, with Jack Bolt (left) and Ethan Watson.

South head coach Kevin McCaffrey from CdM (right) and assistant Erasmo Ramirez from Segerstrom before the game.

Orange Lutheran players (from left) Gabe Miranda, Karson Bowen and Chase Cummings.

Representing the Freeway League were (from left) Matt Flores and Coach Jack Brooks from La Habra, Darian Choi from Sunny Hills, Sonora Coach Rich Lodding and Sonora's Jack Meek.

North Coach Jack Brooks with La Habra's Matt Flores.

La Habra coach Jack Brooks leads the North in infield practice.

Nate Perry (left) and Sean McCance from Woodbridge.

South players look on before Tuesday's game.

North Coach Jake Brooks with Foothill's Aiden Taurek before the game.

Ocean View Coach Tanner Van Maanen, an assistant on the South, with pitcher Owen Sidaris.

Servite's Mikiah Negrete warms up for the North Tuesday.

Nate Perry of Woodbridge gets ready for a pitch for the South.

Trabuco Hills pitcher Tyler Byrns gets ready to throw a pitch to Orange Lutheran's Gabe Miranda.

Johnny Morales of Pacifica gets ready at the plate for the North.

North players look on during Tuesday's game.

Matthew Deutsch of Capo Valley takes a lead at first, coached by Segerstrom's Erasmo Ramirez.

Anaheim High School's Jilian Albayati talks to North Coach Jack Brooks. Albayati was selected to the North team but because her team is still in post-season play, was unable to play.

Bruno Banuelos of Segerstrom throws a warm-up pitch to Capo Valley catcher Matthew Deutsch.

Zander Bretza of Segerstrom waits for a pitch before a single.

Zander Bretza's family and friends in the first few rows cheered on the South, including the Segerstrom players.

South coaches and players line up on the third base side and the North was on the first base side.

Some of the players and coaches from the North before the game.

–Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com