Creemore Cardinals baseball
10U rep team raises hard-fought battle against Panthers
by Jed Fachnie
The New Lowell Knights 10U Rep Baseball Team recently travelled to Kingston for a tournament, June 6-8.
The team played well with solid pitching, timely hitting and opportunistic base running, which resulted in wins against the Quinte Royals 13-4 and Kingston Thunder 13-9 to get to the semi finals.
A hard-fought battle against the eventual tournament winner the Kitchener Panthers unfortunately ended in a 14-8 loss.
Team members include; Bryce Baker, Jackson Howcroft, Wesley Brooks, Ethan Dean, Lincoln Gray, Cal Fachnie, Christian Stoyanovich, Ryland Patterson, Lane Davidson, Silas Stephens, Nixon Lightheart and Zach Tripp. Coaches include; Dale Lightheart, John Patterson, Jed Fachnie and Mike Howcroft.
Knights home games are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the New Lowell Recreational Park.
Creemore Cardinals battle hard in home opener thriller
by Julie Kaden
The U11 Creemore Cardinals hosted their home opener with a nail-biter of a game, falling just short in an 8-7 loss to the Angus Avengers. Despite the defeat, the game was packed with action, hustle, and promising moments.
Highlights included a flurry of stolen bases thanks to lightning-fast legs and quick decision-making. Harlen Barkovitz kept the crowd and players guessing with a daring dash between third and home in a tense rundown – his fast footwork secured a key run for the Cardinals.
On the mound, Creemore showed depth with solid pitching from three players – Max Milligan, August Amodeo, and Everett Kaden who took control in the fourth inning, striking out three batters and keeping the Avengers on their toes.
At the plate, Amodeo crushed a huge triple that energized the bench, followed by an RBI from Gage Kaden to bring him home.
For a lineup that includes and handful of first-time players, the Cardinals are already showing strong potential and heart. With plenty of season left for skill-building, teamwork, and memorable moments, this crew is just getting started.
