Cocoa Beach Baseball Spring Training Attendee Pine Island High School Wins State Championship
By Space Coast Daily // June 26, 2025
pine island baseball loves cocoa beach as their spring training trip prepared them to win big
(COCOA BEACH SPRING TRAINING) – Pine Island High School, an attendee of Cocoa Beach Baseball Spring Training this spring and led by head coach Dan Drazan, won the Minnesota State Baseball Championship.
From the ball fields of Cocoa Beach Baseball Spring Training, Florida, where the very first spring training camp took place, to the diamonds of Minnesota, this baseball season of Pine Island High School has been marked by historic firsts and record-breaking moments.
The Panthers’ championship run was defined by grit and determination. “Gritty beats pretty,” said Head Baseball Coach Dan Drazan.
Each of their three tournament games tested their toughness, from extra-inning battles in the quarterfinals and semifinals to a nail-biting one-run win in the final. When the pressure was highest, the Panthers rose to the challenge and proved that relentless effort was their winning formula.
This Pine Island Panthers squad leaves behind a legacy of relentless defense, unstoppable offense, and unwavering grit, culminating in a long-awaited state championship victory for the first time in program history.
Every spring, college and high school baseball teams from all over the USA head south to the sunny, beautiful Space Coast and its beaches for Cocoa Beach Baseball/Softball Spring Training – one of the nation’s oldest and largest Spring Training programs, providing a significant boost to Brevard County’s economy and the sports culture of the Space Coast.
WATCH: Space Coast Daily’s Giles Malone spoke with Cocoa Beach Spring Training Director of Scheduling Coach Loren McClanahan about what Cocoa Beach Spring Training means to Brevard.
“We are proud to be working with Scott Rogers and Lexi Betterman from the USSSA Stadium and Sports Complex to provide an enhanced experience for our teams this year,” said Giles Malone, Partner with Space Coast Daily and Brevard Production, which sponsors the annual sports games.
“The USSSA facilities and management are world-class, truly providing another level of practice and play for our teams.”
All game and practice scheduling is performed by a former highly experienced college coach who understands the importance of making the schedule as complete as possible for each team, so that teams can receive the practice and game schedule they need to meet their goals.
Each team’s previous win-loss record and other factors are used to match opponents. The baseball director gives each team’s schedule undivided attention and communicates directly with each team on an ongoing basis to maximize each team’s opportunity.
If you are looking for an intensive week of baseball in a great spring location, Cocoa Beach Baseball Spring Training on Florida’s beautiful Space Coast is the perfect choice for your next spring trip.
After a hard day of training and play, teams can relax and unwind by visiting the Space Coast’s finest attractions. The baseball fields are located on Florida’s Space Coast, just a short drive from beautiful Cocoa Beach.
For more information, visit CocoaBeachBaseballSpringTraining.com.
WATCH: Every spring, college and high school baseball teams from all over the USA head south to the sunny, beautiful Space Coast and its beaches for Cocoa Beach Baseball/Softball Spring Training – one of the nation’s oldest and largest Spring Training programs, providing a significant boost to Brevard County’s economy and the sports culture of the Space Coast.
