9th Region All-Tournament Team: Brayden Stewart (Ryle) Nick Darpel (CovCath) @Ayden__Lohr (Conner) Logan Wilson (Dixie) @JackHen97630453 (Highlands) Abe Hils (Highlands) connor seiter (NewCath) Dominic Drury (NewCath)

Ball boy played this one off the sidewall like a seasoned vet. Not something you can just teach ... you have to be born with it.

Bally Sports Cincinnati Well said Abe. And a cool name.

Six years ago today, Reds ball boy Abe Hils snagged a Joey Votto home run... tonight he got to talk to Joey on the broadcast!

"Thank you very much, Mr. Votto." Abe Hils is all of us.

We're big fans of Joey Votto and Abe Hils!

This is phenomenal. Way to go Abe Hils!! You too Joey Votto!

Jackson Dietz Abe Hils Those skills were crafted on the linden court field😤

Abe hills bobble head night ?

Proud of this guy. Has an on air presence like his grandfather.

They don't come much better than Abe Hils ! "Shout out to Canada!"

A Fort Thomas boy captured a Joey Votto home run ball at a Reds game, and this week - six years later to the day - he got to talk to Votto during that game's broadcast. Our Dan Weber has the story: linknky.com/opinion/2022/0…

Fun break In graduation practice as the Class of 2023 celebrated Mr Hils (also a 2023 “graduate “) with recognition as a Ky Colonel! Best of luck Mr. Hils and thanks for the difference you have made in the nest. Fort Thomas Schools Highlands High School

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Joey Votto has announced his retirement via his Instagram after 17 seasons, six All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, and 2010 NL MVP honors. 👏

Former Reds 1B Joey Votto emerges as top TV analyst candidate | Report cincinnati.com/story/sports/m…

One reason I umpire is the chance to meet and know the young men that play. One of the finest I've met over the years is Abe Hils. Abe graduated from NKU this weekend and will join the family business by teaching at Holmes. Holmes is lucky to have him. I hope to see him coach..

2/some day. 2 facts: Grandson of legendary coaches Kenney Shields/Mote Hills. His graduation ends 53 straight years of a Shields family member at Northern Kentucky University . Best of success, Abe.

Mr. Spencer- One of the NKYs finest! Thank you for the kind words! I’ve been very fortunate to have some great role models paving the way over the years. More importantly- thank you for all of your guidance with the entire NKY community. It truly has made a lasting impact.