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Orangeville and Bolton off to OBA Play
August 17, 2010
The Junior Ontario Baseball Association Playoffs are being held this weekend, with two teams representing the North Dufferin League. The Orangeville Bengals will compete in the 'C' classification in London, while the Bolton Braves will play for the 'B' title in Chatham. Bolton will see action starting Friday at 5:30 p.m. when they meet Harrow for their first game. If they win, Bolton will advance to the third round Saturday evening at six and play one of three teams, Stratford, Milton, or Amherstburg. A loss, Bolton will play their second game Saturday at 9:00 a.m. against Milton or Amhetsburg. Joining Bolton in the 'C' class are teams from Stratford, Harrow, Milton, and Amhertsburg. The 'B' tournament has eight teams partaking including Cambridge, Southwest London, Dresden, Mississauga SW, Dundas, Vaughan, Port Hope and Orangeville. Games get underway early Friday afternoon, with Orangeville facing Port Hope in the last of first round play at 9:30 p.m. Should they win, their next game will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. A loss and they will also play Saturday morning at 11:30. Their opponents would either be Dundas or Vaughan. Senior teams from the N.D.B.L. will participate in OBA play on the Labour Day Weekend. In the 'B' category, Creemore and New Lowell will travel to Strathroy. Barrie 'B', Bolton 'A', Ivy, and Orillia will compete in the 'C' classification, hosted by Orillia. The 'D' tournament will be held in Port Lambton with Bolton 'B', Lisle, and Midland attending. |