The U11 Gold team traveled to typically sunny Saugeen Shores this past weekend, where they faced unexpected windy and frigid conditions during round-robin play on Friday and Saturday. Despite the weather, they battled hard and finished with a 3-1 record—earning a three-way tie for first place overall.
Saturday afternoon featured a fun skills competition, where the dynamic duo of Amelia and Lily took home the win in the fastest runner relay challenge.
On Sunday morning, LaSalle once again faced Guelph in the semifinals, a team they had defeated during round robin play. Rising to the occasion once more, they invoked the run rule in the 5th inning with a dominant 12–2 victory. Lennon and Nora delivered stellar pitching performances (9k and only 2 walks). Lily smashed a monster home run and drove in 6 RBIs, earning her the Player of the Game medallion. Additional home runs came from Lennon (her third of the tournament) and Olivia, who led the team with four.
In the Championship Game, LaSalle faced a seasoned Huron Perth squad who had bested them in round-robin play. Fueled by determination and resilience, the team turned the tables and claimed an 11–3 Gold Medal victory.
The margin of victory was impressive, but it was the defense that truly shone. Outfield assists from Arisa and Emerson catching girls out at the plate, plus a diving catch from Liv—proving once again that OUTFIELD MATTERS and that DEFENSE wins championships!
Lennon and Nora continued their pitching dominance, with Lennon throwing four shutout innings and Nora chucking three more with four strikeouts and ZERO walks. At the plate, Evelyn contributed a double and a home run, while Amelia—named Player of the Game—blasted a triple and a towering home run that might still be in orbit.
Next up: the Toledo Tune-Up, where the team looks to continue their incredible start to the season!
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