Provincial championships this weekend

August 28, 2023

Senior baseball provincial championships are set for the long weekend across the province with seven North Dufferin teams in the hunt for a title.

The New Lowell Knights, Barrie Angels, Ivy Rangers, Orillia Majors, Lisle Astros, Creemore Padres and Owen Sound Baysox will attend one of four championship tournaments.

The Knights head to the five-team 'AA' tournament in Vaughan where they meet Whitby for their first game on Friday at 6 p.m.

Barrie and Ivy are at the 'A' championships in Thorold with both teams playing a game on Friday afternoon. The Rangers play Mitchell at 4 p.m. and Barrie meets Woodslee, also at 4 p.m. The tournament features nine teams.

The 12-team 'B' tournament is hosted by Petrolia with Orillia playing Lemington on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Lisle meeting Lucan at 5 p.m.

Creemore and Owen Sound are at the 'C' championships in Port Hope. They face each other in their first contest on Friday at 5 p.m. Ten teams are vying for a championship.