Neepawa Cubs heading into playoffs on a roll
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- Published on Monday, July 11, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Cubs have closed out the Santa Clara Baseball League’s regular season with a pair of important wins. The club returned home for a showdown with the Dauphin Brewers on Tuesday, July 6. This was the first home game for Neepawa since June 10, as the team’s last five games were all on the road.
River Comets top Cubs, tie Cardinals
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- Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016
By Justin Froese
On June 23, Ryan Shaw took the hill in a game against Canadian Tire Cardinals. After the teams exchanged early runs, the pitchers took over and deadlocked in a 3-3 final score. Shaw went seven strong innings, striking out six Cardinal batters. Darren Whelpton had an RBI double for the Comets at the plate.
Prospects camp a success for Neepawa Natives
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- Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A talented crop of players hoping to be part of the Neepawa Natives roster,hit the ice in Brandon this week, for the club’s annual young prospects camp. Fifty-eight players, including the MJHL team’s 2016 bantam draft picks, participated in the event on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5.
U-12 Neepawa Nitros win silver
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- Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The Neepawa Nitros under-12 softball team closed out its season with a spectacular effort at the provincial championship in Buhler. The team earned a silver medal at the event, which featured 26 clubs from across Manitoba. The Nitros went undefeated in the round robin portion of the weekend tournament and advanced all the way to the championship, before losing a close 5-3 decision to Glenboro.
U-16 Neepawa Nitros win provincials
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- Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016
The Neepawa Nitros receive their championship plaque from a Softball Manitoba represenative.
Back row (L to R): Coaches Ryan McLaughlin, Kyle Gluska and Kevin Sandstrom.
Middle Row: Hayley Lindsay, Baillie Sandstrom, Jordyne Andrews, Hailey Rubeniuk, Rylee Gluska and Kylie Birch.
Front Row: Caleigh McLaughlin, Alanna Crabbe, Ashley Emerson, Christyn Blondeau, Julianna Davis. (Missing from picture: manager Andrea Wilson.)
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
A spectacular weekend of flawless fielding and clutch hitting has earned the U-16 Neepawa Nitros the Softball Manitoba provincial championship. The team earned the accolade by winning the U16 B Girls tournament, held in Morden from July 1-3.
