Tanque Verde standout Tyler Walker signed with Hastings College on Friday. The senior batted .346 with seven doubles and 20 RBI to help lead the Hawks to the state playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Located in Nebraska, Hastings competes in the GPAC and the Broncos also picked up pitcher Jack Demarco of Mica Mountain, pitcher/outfielder Jordan Allison of Buena, Catalina Foothills infielder Tanner Aros and Sabino catcher Santo Chrico.
Salpointe’s Maxwell Smith and Benson’s Antonio Rigney signed with the Broncos last spring. Former Benson standout Tristan Martinez, former Sabino standout Tyler Welsh, former Walden Grove standout James Velasquez are also on the roster.
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