There’s more softball in store for a group of five young women from the area.
District 5 (Prairie Central) has selected a group of talented young girls to represent the area at the Saskatchewan Softball Association U13 Showcase tournament to be held in Battleford August 19-21.
Eleven females were chosen after July tryouts in Lumsden and Watrous. The squad has been practicing in those communities even since with exhibition play leading up to the event.
Area players selected include Bella Abrey from Watrous, Trinity Shaw, Rowan Clement, and Jordan Zazula from Humboldt, as well as Muenster’s Sarah Loehr.
According to the Saskatchewan Softball, the purpose of the event is:
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to provide additional playing opportunities for girls
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to extend the ball playing season
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to showcase excellence in all Districts
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opportunity for players to experience higher level of ball
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player development and promotion of sport
The full roster for District 5 (Prairie Central) includes:
Kamryn Hooper - Martensville
Ruby Speir - Hanley
Sarah Loehr - Muenster
Isabella Abrey - Watrous
Jordan Zazula - Humboldt
Trinity Shaw - Humboldt
Rowan Clement - Humboldt
Hailey Sidebottom - Deer Valley
Mckenna Schmidt - Regina Beach
Kaylee Browatzke - Lumsden
Myka Rattai - Strasbourg
Head Coach - Murray Sidebottom (Deer Valley)
Assistant Coach - Terry Danberg (Craven)
Assistant Coach - Shawn Okerstrom (Moose Jaw)
Assistant Coach - Macy Sidebottom (Deer Valley)