DIAMOND SUCCESS: Locals help Brian Rose Baseball to tourney title

With the help of eight former Greater Fall River high school players, the Brian Rose Baseball U18 Bulldogs captured the American Division championship at the Boston Open in early July. The Bulldogs won eight games in a row over the five-day tournament, including three straight on the final day of competition. The Bulldogs are managed by Brian Rose of Dartmouth. Brad Bustin and Dean Macedo are assistant coaches. Pictured, left to right, are: Jack Sefrino (Bishop Stang), Justin Wardwell (Bishop Stang, Bridgton Academy), Luke Bala (Bishop Stang), Curtis Perry (Durfee), Cameron Macedo (Durfee), Brayden Bustin (Durfee), Christopher Cadima (Durfee), Zachary Mullins (Bishop Connolly).