The Hopewell Valley 10-and-under boys’ baseball team plays Friday in the state tourney. From left in front row are Alex Helmrich
Led by manager Joe Rizziello and coaches Pat Brady and Kevin Fanning, the Hopewell Valley 10-and-under boys’ baseball team is advancing to the state tournament play July 8 in Mount Laurel after finishing as runners-up in district play in Montgomery on June 22.
After an opening-game loss to eventual champs North Burlington, the boys reeled off four straight wins, outscoring opponents, 53-2, in the process to reach the finals.
