Juniors fall short at OBAs

August 14, 2023

The U22 provincial championships were held over the weekend with the Orillia Royals, Barrie Baycats, Innisfil Cardinals, and Orangeville Bengals taking part.

The Orillia Royals at the 'AA' tournament played Erindale for their first game taking a 8-3 win. They met Whitby in game two losing the contest 6-3 and finished the tournament with a second loss, this time to host Seaway 6-2.

Seaway and Whitby advanced to the championship and with rain delays and Seaway playing three games in a day, had the game scheduled for this morning (Monday).

Down in Windsor, the Barrie Baycats won their first game against Kingston12-9 at the 'A' championships. They faced a strong Mississauga SW team in their second game taking a 5-0 loss.

Barrie came up with a 3-2 win over Caledon to stay alive for their third game. In the fourth round they met Mississauga again and although a close game, the Baycats suffered a 5-4 loss.

Mississauga went on to claim the 'A' title with a win over North London.

At the 'B' tournament in Simcoe, the Innisfil Cardinals and Orangeville Bengals met for their first game with the Bengals taking a 4-1 win.

Innisfil then met St. Thomas and suffered their second loss 8-5, knocking them out of the tournament.

Orangeville met Leamington in their second game and were thumped 16-4 before bowing out of the tournament to Simcoe, losing 12-7.

Mitchell took top spot after winning two games against the undefeated Leamington squad.