The Gibsons Jays junior men's team won two league games last weekend, winning their home opener against the Vancouver Spitz 5-3 and beating the Richmond Chuckers at Latrace Field 13-10.
Stefan Reeves pitched another outstanding game for the Jays at Ryan Dempster Field on Saturday, giving up just one run over five innings. Zach Ruggles did yeoman duties on the mound for Gibsons, pitching in both games for a total of seven innings over the two days. Nick Pennington closed both games for the Jays.
Leading the Jays in the hitting department were Nathan Petzold with four hits, including a long home run, Pennington with four hits, and Bird Brackett with three hits. The Jays played outstanding defence once again and turned four classic infield double plays in the two games.
The next home game is Saturday at noon against the Ridge Meadows Expos.
Spring Fling tennis
The Suncoast Racquet Club hosted its Spring Fling tennis event May 28 and 29.
The tournament was designed to encourage newcomers to the game, as well as those who wished to take part in a fun and friendly competition. Non-members who have taken lessons at the club joined in. Winners were Lisa Sherman in first place and Kieran Twohig in second place in pool one; Barry Fjaagesund came first and Scott Brackett placed second in pool two. In the doubles event, Jenny Hayes and Darryl Lewis were victorious, beating out Anne Elliott andBerndt Rindt.
Chat golf
The Chatelech golf team had a very impressive year.
Led by captain Cailean Hourigan and with strong play by Andrew Palmer, Andrew Flockhart, Jacques Martiquet and Jacob Bland, the team faced their most difficult challenge on the Vancouver Golf and Country Club course. Even though they were "giant-slayers" for two previous playoff rounds, the team could not conquer the final round in order to travel to provincials.
The overall dedication that this team demonstrated is a sure sign of great things to come.
