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Haneef Hill, 34, started Urban Youth Kings and Queens in 2016 when he saw a gap in neighborhood youth programs. The Warriors started in 2019. “I was a big baseball kid growing up. I started playing at age five, then I played at Germantown High School, and then I earned a baseball scholarship to play in college.”

A new youth baseball program rises in Germantown

When youth baseball returns to Chestnut Hill in April, there will be a new member to the league. The Germantown Warriors have joined the Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club rotation. more

by Walt Maguire | 4/2/21

Spring youth baseball season returns to the Hill

Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club Opening Day is tentatively scheduled for April 17. The registration deadline is Sunday, March 28. more

by Walt Maguire | 3/24/21

GFS grad with MLB hopes will play for Mt. St. Mary’s baseball

Kai Cummings at bat for GFS. By Greg Starks Kai Cummings, a recent graduate of the Germantown Friends School and member of its baseball and track and field teams, will attend Mount St. Mary’s … more

8/26/20

SCH Athletic Director says Inter-Ac season is uncertain

By Greg Starks With COVID-19 still a threat and no current vaccine available, the athletic seasons for most intercollegiate and high school teams are up in the air. High schools around … more

8/6/20

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