After a great visit and meeting with Coach @NMU_CoachRich I’m excited to receive an offer from Northern Michigan University @NMU_Football !!! @CooneyPanthers @CoachGatz75 @CoachATChau @Oswego_Football @EDGYTIM @CoachBigPete #AGTG

Huge summer for @RubenVelascoIII as he prepares for his next stop @UCCSBaseball. Huge prospect on for a big collegiate career. @The_CAAdvantage

Had a great time playing with the Oak Forest Blue Demons this summer. Saw a lot of great arms and got challenged a lot this summer and finished hitting .438 through 22 games. @UCCSBaseball @CAAChrisMatzner

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 Ruben Velasco III 2025 Oak Forest Blue Demons 97.6 Exit Velocity Single https://t.co/sj2yDFjK2K

After playing three sports at Peotone, Ruben Velasco III will be focusing on baseball at the next level for Division II Colorado-Colorado Springs. My #Vedette story: @PHS_Blue_Devils @RubenVelascoIII @UCCSBaseball https://t.co/PIL2z2cvk1

I hit my first home run of the year yesterday over the scoreboard. I also added a double and 2 walks. Feeling very good at the plate to start the year. @UCCSBaseball @Cubbieruben77 @Justin271985

Ruben V goes 2-2 with 2Bs on the day. Stay 🔥🔥🔥 @RubenVelascoIII @PHS_Blue_Devils @RawlingsChicago @RecruitTigers

Congratulations to Ruben Velasco III & Brandon Weiss for being named to the ICE All Conference Team. Scored over 1000 pts in their Varsity Careers & had incredible Senior Years. 2024-25 Season: Ruben averaged 21 ppg, 12 rebs, 4 assists Brandon averaged 16 ppg, 4 rebs, 3 assists

Congrats to 2025 SS/3B @rubenvelascoiii on his commitment to @uccsbaseballl. This 6’3”/195 3-sport athlete is the ultimate athlete with incredible power at the plate. He has the chance to be a major offensive threat for the Mountain Lions. Excited for the entire Velasco family!

👏👏👏👏 BSF Athlete @RubenVelascoIII commits to the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (NCAA D2⚾️)

Congrats to Ruben Velasco on his commitment to the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs! #TigerAlum @Rawlings_Tigers

I am blessed to announce I am committed to play baseball at the University Of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point and I am very excited to see what the future holds. @CAAChrisMatzner @bsf_pitching @PrepBaseballIL @UCCSBaseball

BSF athlete Two-Way @RubenVelascoIII hits a 448 ft BOMB 👀💣 All of his strength and power numbers have been up since training with us for over a year💪🏼📈 Keep Working Ruben😤

Flashback to Chicago Tiger @RubenVelascoIII putting on a clinic.

The POWER SHOWCASE World Classic is proud to release the farthest home run hit by Ruben Velasco III, which traveled 448 Feet!! He participated in the recent 17th annual held in Texas at Globe Life Field from Nov. 24th-26th 2024! @RubenVelascoIII

Blue Devils on the road over Momence tonight 80-55. 5th win in 6 games. Ruben Velasco 36 pts, 11 rebs, 6 assists, Brandon Weiss 17 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists, Logan Mather 12 pts, 9 rebs, 2 assists, Alex Chenoweth 7 pts, 4 assists, Nick Cronin 6 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists. @NestoHoops

Blue Devils bounce back from a very tough loss last nite to beat visiting Westmont 69-53.Ruben Velasco with a monster game/double double- 39 pts, 16 rebs. Brandon Weiss 13 pts, Logan Mather 6 pts, 4 assists, Tyler Walker 6 pts, Alex Chenoweth 7 assists. 16 team assists.

Kankakee HT Blue Division All-Tournament team: Coach award: Zack Monk (@MantenoHoops) MVP: Ray Lee (@MantenoHoops) @link11_chris (St. Anne) @Jayd3nArmstrong (@jcabasketball) @norredandrew1 (@MantenoHoops) @RubenVelascoIII (@bball_blue) Jacob McCree (@HerscherBball)

Final in KHT semifinal action @jcabasketball 63 Peotone 51 The Hilltoppers will advance to the KHT championship game Saturday night at 5:00 pm against Manteno. The Blue Devils will play in the 3rd place game vs. St. Anne. Peotone was led by 30 points from @RubenVelascoIII

Baseball season is just around the corner! Here is your Peotone Varsity Blue Devil schedule for the 2025 season!