White Boyz Elite repeat as Eureka kickball tournament champions

White Boyz Elite repeated as Eureka’s Independence Day kickball champions, taking first place again on Friday, July 3, at the City Diamond. The Eureka After Prom committee’s annual tournament drew a double-elimination field limited to 10 teams, with registration starting at 8 a.m. and play opening at 9 a.m.

The victory gave White Boyz Elite the kind of back-to-back finish that has started to define the event. After winning in 2025 with an undefeated run, the team came back a year later and defended the crown, turning what is often treated as a casual holiday game into a more established local benchmark. In a tournament built around one-day brackets and July Fourth-weekend turnout, repeating as champion is a sign of continuity as much as talent: a roster that returns, a group that stays organized, and enough chemistry to handle a short-format field where one slip can end a title run.

Airtime Elite pushed White Boyz Elite into the runner-up spot and still left with hardware of its own, earning the sportsmanship award. Ball Handlers were recognized for best theme, while Tornado Softball took home the Most Patriotic award, giving the tournament a mix of competitive results and off-field recognition that fit the holiday setting. The awards mattered because they showed how Eureka’s kickball bracket works on two tracks at once: a winner is crowned, but costume, conduct and presentation also count.

That balance has helped the event settle into a familiar place on the holiday calendar. The 2024 tournament was scheduled for Sunday, June 30, at the City Diamond, with pre-registration open through June 29 and balls flying at 10 a.m. In 2025, White Boyz Elite won after its undefeated run and Airtime Elite was named the team costume winner. This year’s repeat title tightened the thread between those editions and made the 2026 tournament feel less like a one-off summer diversion and more like the start of a dynasty in Eureka kickball.

The event also remains tied directly to Eureka After Prom, giving the tournament a purpose beyond the scoreboard. It functions as a fundraiser and a family-friendly holiday gathering for Eureka High School Safe Night After Prom, keeping the competition rooted in the broader effort that supports students, parents, volunteers and donors across the community.