Rosetown Angels edge out local rivals to claim U-11 league title

By David McIver

The Rosetown Angels Pretorius under-11 softball team defeated the Lefaivre Angels 16-9 in their league final Friday evening.

"The girls showed up and the bats were hot today," said coach Henry Pretorius. "All the girls were on the ball, good batting performance and the pitching pulled us through."

The Rosetown Angels U-11 Pretorius softball team defeated the other local U-11 Angels, the Lefaivre team, 16-9 in their league final here last Friday. Andrea Nunweiler (L, front), Corra Fargo, Leané Pretorius and Emree Blumer kneel in front of Charlotte Waite (L, back), Kallahan Roy, Rebecca Nunweiler, Audrey Aylward, Violet Grey and Grace Spratt. Henry Pretorius and Megan Spratt coach them and Philna Pretorius manages the team. Photo courtesy of Henry Pretorius

Audrey Aylward pitched the first inning and "did a good job" before Rebecca Nunweiler took over for the final four innings.

"The girls played great," said co-coach Megan Spratt. "It was nice to see both teams playing off in the final."

The league also included Elrose, Biggar, Lucky Lake and Eatonia.

All but two members of both teams will combine to represent the region at provincial playoffs in Warman on July 3-5.

"We are very optimistic they have good chances to perform well," said Pretorius.

The Angels will compete in the Blue Pool of the 32-team, eight-pool tournament alongside the Langham Vikings, Saskatoon Hustlers Havoc and Battleford Bandits. Only pool winners advance to Sunday's championship round.