By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| The Cubs celebrate their 18U AAA SPBL championship win. |
Back on
July 10, the Cubs dropped a 1-0 decision to the White Butte Broncos in White
City. Having lost six out of their last seven games at that time, the Cubs saw
their record fall to 14-13.
While the Cubs were still looking solid to earn a spot in the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament, it was uncertain how they would look once they got to that event, which would be held from July 24 to 27 at Cairns Field and Leakos Field.
The Cubs proceeded to close the regular season with five straight wins to improve to 19-13 and sit fifth in the SPBL’s 18U AAA standings. They kept rolling at provincials posting a 3-1 record in preliminary round play to top Pool A.
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| Reese Brons fires a pitch to the plate for the Cubs. |
In the
championship final, the Cubs blew past the Regina White Sox 12-2 with Reese
Brons throwing a complete game victory, while driving in five runs on two hits.
All of a
sudden, the Cubs are 10-1 in their last 11 games, and they captured their
seventh 18U AAA SPBL title in the process. They will take part in Baseball
Canada’s 18U National Championship tournament to be played August 14 to 17 in
Fort McMurray, Alta.
Our photo roundup for August 2025 is anchored by the exploits of the Cubs. Our lead photo shows the Cubs celebrating with the provincial championship plaque after winning the 18U AAA SPBL title game.
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| Reid Wandler (#18) has fun after the Cubs 18U AAA SPBL title win. |
Along with the pictures of Cubs provincial title win, this
photo roundup includes more shots from 18U AAA SPBL provincials. The photo
roundup also includes other scenes from baseball, football, softball and track and field.
The
pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on
our grounds. In this photo roundup, all of these pictures were taken by our
Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 18 shots we hope you enjoy.
Update complete
The sign featuring the championship win totals of the Saskatoon Valkyries and Saskatoon Hilltops sits in the north end zone of Saskatoon Minor Football Field. It was recently updated to note the Valkyries have won 10 WWCFL titles after taking the league championship on June 28 against the host Edmonton Arctic Pride at Commonwealth Stadium. The Hilltops have won an impressive and seemingly unbelievable 23 CJFL championships.
Off to the races
Receiver Dylan Borstmayer jets into the open field after making a catch for the Gryphons during Saskatoon Touch Football League action on July 22 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Gryphons prevailed over the Wolves 47-28.
Pass under pressure
A quarterback from the Mario Bros unloads a pass downfield under the pressure of a rush by a Midwest Sportswear Untouchables pass rusher. The Untouchables got past the Mario Bros 22-11.
Safe!
Saskatoon Diamondbacks base runner Kaden Prosofsky slides in safely at third base during his team’s opening game at the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 24 at Leakos Field. The Diamondbacks prevailed over the Saskatoon Giants 5-4 in this contest that required two extra innings.
Home sweet home
Saskatoon Giants base runner Emmett Goetz crosses home plate during his team’s final preliminary round game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 26 at Leakos Field. The Giants fell 4-2 in this contest to the Swift Current 57s. The two squads met in a standings tiebreaker game, which the Giants claimed 14-9. The Giants proceeded to fall in a provincial semifinal 5-4 to the Regina White Sox.
Berries home game fun
A trio of youngsters take part in a fun promotional race at a Saskatoon Berries WCBL regular season game on July 26 at Cairns Field. Part of the reason the Berries attract big crowds to their games is because the hold creative and fun promotions throughout their contests.
Perfect bunt
Saskatoon Cubs hitter Kaden Dimen lays down a textbook bunt during the title game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 27 at Cairns Field. Dimen and the Cubs rolled past the Regina White Sox 12-2 for the win.
Cubs are the champs
The Saskatoon Cubs pose for the customary team photo after winning the title game of the 18U AAA Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League Provincial Championship tournament on July 27 at Cairns Field. This was the first provincial championship win for the Cubs since 2022 and their seventh in team history.
Opening ceremonies salute for
Moore
Dave Moore, front left, received a wall mount from Softball Canada to recognize his contribution by umpiring in the sport for 50 years. Moore received the recognition during the opening ceremonies for the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship and the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournaments held at Bob Van Impe Stadium on July 30.
Hard line drive
Saskatoon Selects hitter Rayn Ray drives a hit through the infield during a preliminary round contest at the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament the evening of July 30 at Joe Gallagher Field. The Selects would drop a 10-1 decision to Equipe Quebec.
Eye on the ball
Catcher Abby Burgess of the Saskatoon Prairie Pirates tracks the ball into her glove during action at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 1 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The Pirates downed the Saskatoon Tigers 11-6 for a third win that was part of a four-game winning streak.
Going yard
Hitter Lyndsay Koscielski of the Carnduff Southeast Steelers nails a three-run home run during a first versus second place page playoff game on August 2 at Bob Van Impe Stadium at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament. Koscielski’s homer powered the Steelers to a 6-1 win over Equipe Quebec and earn a berth in the event’s championship game.
Happy home arrival
Hitter Lyndsay Koscielski of the Carnduff Southeast Steelers jumps on home plate to complete a jaunt around the bases after hitting a three-run home run in a first versus second place page playoff game on August 2 at Bob Van Impe Stadium at the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament. Koscielski’s teammates were waiting to celebrate the round tripper for the veteran shortstop.
Special delivery
Chatsworth Longhorns pitcher Joseph Weiler unloads an off-speed pitch to home plate during the title game of the U20 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 3 at Joe Gallagher Field. In a battle of Ontario, the Longhorns downed the Plattsville Lightning 6-4 to take the tournament championship.
Stealth snag bronze
The Saskatoon Stealth pose for a customary team photo after being awarded their bronze medals following the conclusion of the Women’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship tournament on August 3 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. The Stealth finished the tournament with a 6-3 record.
Let it rip for record win 45
Saskatoon Berries pitcher Klevert Martina goes through his delivery to send a pitch to home plate during a WCBL regular season contest on August 3 at Cairns Field. The Berries downed the Medicine Hat Mavericks 14-10 after 10 innings in this contest for their 45th win, which is a new record for the most wins in one WCBL regular season. The Berries would top the final WCBL regular season standings with a 46-9 mark.
Ready for launch
A local area track and field athlete launches a shot put during a practice session on August 7 at the Track and Field Track. The practice session was for athletes who will take part in the Canada Summer Games that started August 8 and runs through to August 25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The athletics competition is set for the second week of the event.
Perfecting all points of a throw
A local area track and field athlete works on all skill aspects of throwing a javelin during a practice session on August 7 at the Track and Field Track. The javelin thrower is a member of Saskatchewan’s Track and Field Team who will compete at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
