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On a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon at Edith Gay Park, the host Sun Devils lived up to their name by laying claim to the 2017 provincial championship with a 6-0 victory over the Cloverdale Spurs.
In following up on a stellar regular season when they posted a 30-8 record to finish in first, the Sun Devils met all expectations at provincials with a perfect 6-0 mark.
While a level of skill and talent clearly played key roles in their run to the title, head coach Rob Law said Sun Devils91裸聊视频� players were also rewarded for their grit and determination91裸聊视频攃haracteristics his club displayed right from the season91裸聊视频檚 first pitch.
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In Sunday91裸聊视频檚 final vs Cloverdale, rookie Dreyton Nelmes tossed 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball for the second time in the tournament, while Gavin Barrett sealed the deal getting the last four outs.
Tyson Lamb paced the offense with a pair of hits and an RBI, while Jackson Sowerby added some insurance with a home run in the sixth inning.
The Sun Devils faced their greatest adversity of the weekend in the semifinal on Sunday morning against South Fraser, rallying from behind for a dramatic 8-7 win.
Down 6-1 to the Giants after just three innings, Nathan Ringness-Law came in and pitched four innings of relief to keep the Sun Devils within striking distance. That set the stage for the comeback, which included Jay Taylor91裸聊视频檚 two-run home run in the sixth inning to tie the game 7-7.
Then when Jackson Sowerby delivered a walk-off single to score James Guidon, the rally was complete and Kelowna was off to the championship game.
Law said it was yet another example of the heart and resolve the Sun Devils have played with all season.
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As for what winning the B.C. 18U AAA league title means for the Sun Devils, Law said it91裸聊视频檚 further validation that the program is working.
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As Team B.C., the Sun Devils will now get set to represent the province Aug. 10 to 14 at the in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The B.C. champion Sun Devials are:
Noah Ringness-Law, Kurtis Wall, Gavin Barrett, Noah Foufoulas, Jay Taylor, Tyson Lamb, Spencer Klassen, Jackson Sowerby, Jordan Laidlaw, Mat Aschenbrenner, Jaimes Guidon, Nathan Ringness-Law, Matt Fuchs, Dreyton Nelmes, Logan Bligh, Alex Thompson and Carson Moberg.
The coaches are Rob Law, Jeff Bligh and Jeff Thompson.
