Cate School’s power-hitting catcher Zach Ell has been named to the Southern Section’s All-CIF Team, it was announced on Tuesday.
Ell smacked seven home runs in only 59 at-bats, and collected an astounding 48 RBI in 18 games. He finished with a .475 batting average and 28 runs scored, leading the Rams to the Division-7 CIF quarterfinals.
“Zach is just a hitting machine, who came to us from Saudi, with the rep that he hit a home run in the Little League World Series that was shown on ESPN,” said Cate head coach Ben Soto. “He has worked on his craft, and though has not made the ESPN highlight reel, he certainly has been a huge highlight for us here at Cate.”
Ell will be returning to Cate for his senior season next spring.
Firebaugh’s Anthony Rios was selected as the Division’s Most Valuable Player.
DIVISION-7 ALL-CIF FIRST TEAM – 2013
Player of the Year: Anthony Rios, Firebaugh
Coach of the Year: Scott Hunter, FirebaughCristian Martinez, Avalon
William Perez, Bethel Christian
Zach Ell, Cate
Andy Winslow, Concordia Sylmar
Matt Jardim, Concordia Sylmar
Chandler Hughes, Dunn
Bryce McKibbin, Dunn
Sam Fields, Einstein Academy
Anthony Arreola, Firebaugh
Brian Gonzalez, Firebaugh
Esteban Ojeda, Nuview Bridge
Mark Nardoni, Rolling Hills Prep
Davis Muxlow, Santa Clarita Christian
James Uribe, Temecula Prep
Jordan Santa Cruz, Temecula Prep
Dakota Prochnow, Trinity Classical Academy
Nolan Day, Riverside Christian
Alex Ruiz, Riverside Prep
Quinten Raethke, Coast Union
Fabian Vital, Animo Leadership
