Pictured clockwise from top left: The U12, U14 and U16 minor softball teams will all take to the diamond this weekend for provincials. (Facebook/Battlefords Minor Softball)

By Martin Martinson

Softball Showdowns

Bandits U12, U14, and U16 teams travel to provincials this weekend

Jul 23, 2021 | 4:27 PM

With warm temperatures and sunshine expected throughout the weekend, there’s perhaps no better time for Minor Softball Provincials.

The Battlefords Bandits U12, U14 and U16 teams are on the road this weekend for provincials, with the U12s in Prince Albert, the U14s in Saskatoon, and the U16s in Regina.

The weekend’s activity will mark their first time since spring 2019 the teams will be able to play in a provincial best-on-best tournament.

President of the Battlefords Minor Softball Association and head coach of the U16s, Darren Russell said it’s an exciting time for the Battlefords Minor Softball program.

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“It’s definitely an exciting time, and I know the teams are all looking forward to getting back on the road and at it,” Russell said. “The players were all excited, the coaches and parents are looking forward to it, and it should be a great weekend to play some ball.”

Each team will play games Friday and Saturday, with the potential to make the playoff rounds later in the weekend. For all the latest news and events on each of the minor softball teams, visit the Battlefords Minor Softball website, or find them on Facebook.

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Martin.Martinson@jpbg.ca

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