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U12 Vipers take home provincial silver medal

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The Highway 9 U12 Vipers came home with a silver medal around their necks after competing in the “C” Division Alberta Softball Provincials on the weekend of Friday, July 15.

The girls played 5-0 going into the final round of provincials, falling to the Trochu White Soxs 16-1.

“We have been having trouble beating Trochu as it is over the years. They won provincials last year, so they were experienced. We didn’t go in expecting to get a medal , we just wanted the experience and we told them to do their best and put their best foot forward and they did,” said Coach Dale Telford.

The U12 girls are happy to have won silver.

“The girls were a little disappointed they didn’t get gold, but we reminded the girls that there were 10 teams that didn’t go home with anything, so they were grateful,” says Telford.

Most of the girls on the Vipers will be moving up to U14 next year. Telford is excited to see where they will go and proud of his team.

“The girls played well together, they were are all quick and were turning double plays, they had a couple of home runs, awesome catching, and awesome pitching. They just nailed it.”

U12 Vipers girls softball team prepares for provincials

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Drumheller’s U12 Vipers are up to bat at their first provincial tournament in Castor on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16.

The girls also just came off of a tournament last Sunday, July 10. The girls lost to Stettler 26-14 and won their second game against Lacombe 21-14.

“We like to think of last weekend as ‘practice provincials’ for the real thing. I think the girls may have been a little asleep in the morning, but really came together in our second game,” says coach Dale Telford.

The U12 Vipers are working on practicing batting and throwing accuracy this week to prepare for provincials.

“The girls really prosper in playing as a team. They all get along and are really quick when playing together. We had Kali Fournier come out and give the girls some tips on catching. We have been working on a little bit of everything this week,” says Telford.

With the provincials right around the corner, the Vipers are prepared to dominate on the diamond.

“The girls are very excited to be playing in provincials. From what I can see, not a lot of them are nervous, but it is hard to tell when dealing with 12 year old girls,” laughs Telford.

They play the Lacombe Matrixs on Friday, July 15 at 11:00 am in Castor.

Cenovus donates to Drumheller Girls Softball Association

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Cenovus Energy donated $1000 to the Drumheller Girls Softball Association through the Cenovus Volunteer Program on Wednesday night.

This program provides grants to organizations where employees donate their time. The amount donated is based on the hours volunteered. Pictured is Craig Stanger, recipient of the grant, presenting the cheque to Dale Telford of the Drumheller Girls Softball Association, and the U12 Vipers girls softball team.

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