By James Hernandez        

For a sixth consecutive season the Coyote Border Battle will host some of the premier talent in junior college baseball. This 8 team opening season tournament traditionally features some of the top programs in the NJCAA and 2018 is no different. A who's who of traditional Grand Canyon state baseball powerhouses will once again make their way to Southern Nevada.

The lineup includes the Reigning ACCAC champion Arizona Western College Matadors (43-22*), Perfect Game #7 Central Arizona College Vaqueros (42-23*), Perfect Game #12 Yavapai College Roughriders (34-22*) and Gateway Community College Geckos (21-31). Scenic West Athletic Conference members Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans (18-33-1*) and the Utah State University Eastern Eagles (16-34*) join the New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds (35-23*) to round out the 2018 tournament field.

This three day tournament will feature multiple games taking place at Morse Stadium, Foothill High School and Burkholder Park beginning Friday January 26^th and concluding Sunday January 28^th. The 2018 edition will be highlighted by a Friday night grudge match between heated rivals Southern Nevada and Central Arizona in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2017 Western District championship game.

Fans all tournament games (held at Lied Field | Morse Stadium) will be broadcasted live on the Coyote Sports Network, for game times and tournament matchups please log onto www.csncoyotes.com or follow us on Twitter @CSN_Baseball or Facebook CSNCoyotes.

*Denotes final 2017 record