‘Absolutely ridiculous’ Lambton left in the dark by York1
Wyoming wrangles a bronze at the Eastern Canadian championship
August 30, 2022
The Wyoming Wranglers are home with bronze medals to their credit from the Eastern Canadian girls’ U-17 fastball championships on Prince Edward Island.
After an opening round loss in the round robin, the Wrangers rattled out six straight wins to advance to the semi-finals on the weekend. There they lost a tough 5-4 decision to a team from New Brunswick.
Kylee Shortt of the Wranglers was named player of the game in the final four contest.
Team Members: Mariah Altiman, Molly Battram, Olivia Battram, Riley Brush, Gracie Harse, Ava Hart, Paige Hudson, Taryn King, Avery Lines, Alley McLean, Aubrey Moffatt, Kylee Shortt, Ava Thompson
Coaches: Greg Shortt, Steve Moffatt, Richard Help and Manager, Ann Helps
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