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Super tournament returns to Prince Albert

Jun 11, 2015 | 7:49 AM

The Prince Albert Super Fastball tournament is back after a hiatus of over 30 years.

This weekend’s tournament at Prime Ministers’ Park is split into two divisions with six-teams in the “B” division and eight going for the “C” division championship.

Organizer Felix Casavant said fans will see some of the best players from around the province.

“One of the teams, the Saskatoon Angels, have a pitcher called Devon McCullough, who is with Team Canada so he will be a highlight to watch certainly,” said Casavant who also said one of the best possible games of the entire weekend will happen on Friday night.

“The Delisle Diamond Dogs will play the Angels on Friday night at 9 for a feature game and Delisle has won (Provincial) Sr-B last year and the Western Canadians so it should be a great matchup.”

Prince Albert hosted the Provincial Sr-C championships last summer and Casavant hopes this tournament will become an annual fixture on the city’s fastball scene.

“This year, what we want to do is get the P.A. Super tourney back on the map in the fastball world. We used to have it in the late 70s and early 80s and we want to get that going again. “

Casavant pointed out Prince Albert is becoming a destination for high-profile fastball tournaments which means growth at the grassroots level.

“We’re working in so many avenues. Later on this year, we are bringing in the Under-16 Boys Canadian Championships, every time we have an event like that and the young folks come out, it just encourages them to just continue the sport and see what they can achieve.”  

The tournament opens Friday at 4:30 p.m. with the Prince Albert Jays taking on the Prince Albert U18 Astros in a “C” division game and continues all weekend at Prime Ministers’ Park culminating with the championship games set for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

B Division

Pool A

Saskatoon Angels

Bruno Merchants

Saskatoon Kekambas

Pool B

Delisle Diamond Dogs

Bullyea

Saskatoon Poly Plus Jrs

C Division

Pool A

PA R&W Pirates

Kelvington Comets

Saskatoon AA Selects

Dry Creek Penguins

Pool B

PA Liteway Jays

Edgerton Eagles

PA U18 Astros

Hanley Merchants

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