The 15U A Kootenay Kestrels, based in Nelson, have come out on top with a 4-0 record, after defeating the Penticton Tigers 12 to 7 in the Nelson Mid-Summer Showdown tournament final over the weekend.
The tournament was the first Invitational to be held at the newly re-designed Queen Elizabeth Park in Nelson, which welcomed teams from Cranbrook, Penticton, and Vernon.
The teams competed in a 4 team round robin in preparation to the zones finals and Provincials.
Attendance was high with lots of baseball fans cheering on.
The park was in excellent condition and really showcased all the hard work that went into this baseball field.
“The Kestrels and the Nelson Baseball Association would like to thank all the parent volunteers, the field manager Jim Sevigny, The City of Nelson and all our sponsors.” said Kootenay Kestrels Head Coach Dan Gaudreau.
Something going on in your part of the Kootenays you think people should know about? Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].
