By Gordie
Howe Sports Complex staff
Gordie Howe Sports Complex
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| A centre-fielder from Muskowpetung settles under a catch for an out. |
From August
29 to 31, that event ran on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds at Bob Van
Impe Stadium, Joe Gallagher Field and Glenn Reeve Fields #3 and #4. The
FSIN Adult Fastball Championships have an unmistakable fun vibe to them. The
teams on the field are competitive, but it seems like the players have an easy
to see joy when it comes to being on the diamond.
The Men’s
Championship Game played on August 31 at Bob Van Impe Stadium provided a
perfect capper for the weekend. To avoid going to extra innings, Ochapowace
scored a walk-off run in their final at bat to pull out a 3-2 thriller over
Muskowpetung.
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| A YTC pitcher unloads a finesse throw in Women’s Masters play. |
The lead
picture for our photo roundup sees a centre-fielder from Muskowpetung settling
under a catch in the Men’s Championship Game. This centre-fielder ran down
about four blasts into the outfield that could have been base hits in the title
game.
The second
shot of the photo roundup shows a YTC pitcher throwing an off-speed pitch to
home during a Women’s Masters contest on August 30 at Glenn Reeve Field #4.
The third
picture of the photo roundup sees the celebration begin for the Ochapowace team
after winning the Men’s Championship Game.
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| Ochapowace players celebrate their Men’s Division title win. |
The
pictures in this photo roundup capture some of the memories that are made on
our grounds. In this photo roundup, most of these pictures were taken by our
Communications Coordinator in Darren Steinke.
Without
further ado, here is a selection of 17 shots we hope you enjoy.
Automatic out
Saskatoon Berries shortstop Nathan Houston fires the ball to first base to get an out during Game 1 of the WCBL East Division Championship Series on August 10 at Cairns Field. The Berries dropped an 8-7 heartbreaker in 11 innings in this contest to the Regina Red Sox.
Record crowd
On August 12, the Saskatoon Berries fell 6-2 to the Regina Red Sox in a series-deciding Game 3 of the WCBL East Division Championship Series at Cairns Field. While the Berries weren’t able to prevail and advance to the WCBL final, they attracted a record sellout crowd of 2,306 spectators to Cairns Field.
Final handshakes
Members of the Saskatoon Berries and the Regina Red Sox shake hands following a series-deciding Game 3 of the WCBL East Division Championship Series at Cairns Field. The Red Sox prevailed in this contest 6-2 and would advance on to win the WCBL Championship Series.
Breakout star
Saskatoon Hilltops running back David Collins, who is a newcomer to the club, carried the ball 33 times for 262 yards and two touchdowns powering his squad to a 42-15 victory over the Winnipeg Rifles on August 24 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. Collins, who is from St. Michael, Minnesota, has carried the ball 73 times for 562 yards and six touchdowns over four games. After losing their first game, the Hilltops have won three straight games to sit at 3-1.
Incoming
A hitter from the University of Saskatchewan Women’s Softball Team drives a ball into the hitting net during a practice session at Joe Gallagher Field on August 26. The U of S squad was getting in a number of outdoor practices in preparation for their season.
Special delivery
A shortstop with the University of Saskatchewan Women’s Softball Team fires a ball to first base during an infield drill at a practice session on August 26 at Joe Gallagher Field. U of S will host a series of home games on September 13 and 14 at Bob Van Impe Stadium and will play another series of home contests on September 27 and 28 at Joe Gallagher Field.
Off to the races
A receiver from Seaman’s Squad jets away from a defender from the Chameleons during Saskatoon Touch Football League action on August 26 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Chameleons would slip past Seaman’s Squad in this contest 28-21.
Eye on the ball
A catcher from Gordon’s watches the ball into his glove in a game against Lac La Ronge on August 29 at Joe Gallagher Field. The contest, which Gordon’s won, was part of Men’s Division action at the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships.
Caught!
A catcher from Ochapowace puts the tag on a base runner from Standing Buffalo in Women’s Division action at the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships on August 30 at Glenn Reeve Field #3. Standing Buffalo would ultimately prevail in this contest.
Key drive
A Cote First Nation hitter line ground drives a hit into the outfield during the Women’s Championship Game of the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships played on August 31 at Glenn Reeve Field #3. The hit helped drive in runs that locked down a 10-3 victory over the Piapot Nation.
Cote First Nation enjoys spoils
of victory
The Cote First Nation team poses for the customary team photo after winning the Women’s Division of the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships on August 31 at Glenn Reeve Field #3. The players were pretty pumped to win the tournament title.
I’m on my way home sweet home
An Ochapowace base runner strides down the third baseline to home plate to score the walk-off winning run of the Men’s Championship Game of the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships played on August 31 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Ochapowace got past Mushowpetung 3-2 in an outstanding contest.
Ochapowace team photo round 1
Ochapowace poses for the customary team photo after winning the Men’s Division of the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships on August 31 at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Ochapowace posted a perfect 5-0 record at the championship tournament.
Ochapowace team photo round 2
Ochapowace created a memory that will live forever after winning the Men’s Division of the FSIN Adult Fastball Championships at Bob Van Impe Stadium on August 31. The Ochapowace squad was joined by family and friends for a big group picture after their title game win.
In honour of Lesa Springman
The Marion M. Graham Collegiate Falcons football family presented a seat to the Springman family at Saskatoon Minor Football Field on the Gordie Howe Sports Complex grounds memorializing Lesa Springman at their season opening game on September 4. The scene provided a touching moment for the Springman family and the Falcons.
Suns players pour in
A number of players from Regina’s Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School Golden Suns gang up to take down Centennial Collegiate Chargers quarterback Riley Harrison on September 5 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. The Chargers would prevail 20-14 in this high school football contest.
LaFreniere jets into start of
last high school dance
St. Joseph High School Guardians star running back Samuel LaFreniere blasts past defenders from Regina’s Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School Marauders in a high school football contest on September 5 at Saskatoon Minor Football Field. LaFreniere, who is one of Saskatoon’s most explosive high school aged players in recent years, is at the beginning of his Grade 12 swan song high school campaign. He powered the Guardians to a 37-25 victory in this “Friday Night Lights” game.
