Vernon UniFirst Velocity grounded the Enderby Storm 12-5 in Pee Wee girls fastball play Tuesday night at Grahame Park.
Rachel Snobelen struck out four batters while not allowing a run in two innings on the mound. Newcomers Kiye-Laiye Cuthbert and Brooklyn Wright surprised themselves by going 2-for-2, while shortstop Jasmine Horton went 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Catcher Lily Roberts was stellar defensively, throwing out two runners at third while going 3-for-3 at the plate.
“It was everything to be expected in the first game of the year,” said Velocity coach Chris Topping. “The team was a little nervous to start but later settled into their roles and realized that they are a force to be reckoned with this year.”
Meanwhile, Kelowna stopped Vernon MQN Architects Velocity 10-2 in Squirt girls softball action Wednesday night at Grahame Park.
Pitchers McKayla Bonneau and Haylee Fleck combined for a six-strikeout performance over four innings of work.
Shortstop Kiera Horton picked off a hard-hit ball and touched second base to end the third inning, stranding two runners.
Left fielder Olivia Lahey got things started in the fourth inning with a single to bring in Vernon’s only runs.
Catcher McKayla Bonneau caught a high pop ball for the third out of the third inning wowing the spectators.
Said coach Topping: “I did not know what to expect in the first game of the year. There were many positives to take away from the game and I’m very fortunate to coach such a great bunch of kids.”