Teams challenge for provincials

August 27, 2014

Ontario Baseball senior championships are set to take place this weekend with nine North Dufferin League teams participating.

The teams will be vying for a title at four classification tournaments around the province.

Off to the seven-team 'AA' tournament in Orillia are Aurora Jays, New Lowell Knights, and Ivy Leafs. Aurora receives a bye for the first round while New Lowell meets London Friday at 3 p.m. Ivy plays Welland at 6 p.m. on Friday.

A win for the Knights will set up a contest between the Jays.

At the 11-team 'A' championship hosted by Kendal, the Creemore Barons and Orangeville Giants are going into action. Orangeville faces Welland on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Creemore, a junior team for the regular season, plays Woodslee on Friday at 8 p.m.

The Clearview Orioles are the lone team heading to Port Lambton for the nine-team 'B' tournament. The Orioles take on Amherstberg for the first game on Friday at 3 p.m.

Barrie Angels, Bolton Dodgers, and Midland Indians are in Thorold for the 12-team 'C' championship. Barrie plays St. Thomas and Bolton meets Mitchell, both at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Midland will see action against Thorold Sox on Friday at 8 p.m.