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King's Garza wins John Paul Barta Homerun Derby

The derby was moved to Cabaniss Field this year after getting rained out at Flour Bluff in 2018.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The fifth annual John Paul Barta HS Homerun Derby was back with a bang Friday night after getting washed out last year.

Recently graduated King Mustang Jacob Garza won the derby, hitting a whopping 29 homers in the first two rounds alone. Carroll's Ramsey Villareal finished second with Tuloso-Midway's Rey Rodriguez placing third.

The derby awards college scholarships in honor of the former Flour Bluff Hornet John Paul Barta who was killed in action in Iraq in 2006. 

Credit: KIII

The JPB Memorial also hosts an annual golf tournament which will be Saturday at the Gabe Lozano Golf Center.

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