Central Energy’s U15 AAA squad stole the spotlight over the weekend, crushing Smitty’s Terminators in back-to-back games behind powerhouse performances at the plate and in the circle.
Shyanne Goertzen was nearly unstoppable in Sunday’s 23-1 victory, belting two home runs and collecting nine RBIs. The fourth inning saw Central erupt for 13 runs, capped by Zoey Shantz’s second homer of the game and a three-run shot from Goertzen.
Goertzen also homered earlier in the game and contributed two more RBIs in a 10-run third inning. Shayna Driedger earned the win, allowing just one unearned run over four innings. Shantz and Bree Pearce each had three hits, while the team piled up 16 hits and 10 walks.
Earlier that day, Driedger hit a grand slam in a 12-4 win over Smitty’s. Ella Conrad also went deep, and Goertzen struck out nine over five strong innings to earn the win. Central collected nine hits and drew seven walks in the opener.
Up next: U15 AAA Central Energy visit the Manitoba Angels this Sunday.
U17 Central Energy sweep Eastman in pair of close contests
Central Energy’s U17s picked up two tight victories over the Eastman Wildcats, led by speed, timely hitting, and solid pitching.
In Game 1, Molly Cowan sparked the offence with a two-run inside-the-park home run in the second inning, giving Central a lead they wouldn’t relinquish en route to a 5-1 win. Kennedy Funk struck out five over four innings, and Addison Nikkel threw three shutout frames in relief.
Game 2 saw Kara Buhler go 3-for-3 with an inside-the-park homer, double and single in a 6-4 win. Brooklyn Friesen added a two-run home run, while Gabrielle Hildebrand earned the win in relief with three scoreless innings. Central collected 11 hits and turned two double plays in the win.
Up next: U17 Central Energy visit Westman Magic this Saturday.
U13 Central Energy split doubleheader after near-comeback
U13 Central Energy rallied from a five-run deficit but fell 9-8 to Smitty’s in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader in Morden. Addison D drove in two runs and went 2-for-3, while Kinley C made nine defensive plays in an error-free performance.
They bounced back in the rematch with a 12-7 win, thanks to a 3-for-3 outing from Addison D and three RBIs apiece from her and Reese F. Collins V shut the door with three innings of one-hit, eight-strikeout relief.
Up next: U13 Central Energy host Eastman Wildcats on Saturday.
U19 Central Energy drop two to Westman Magic
It was a tough weekend for the U19 Central Energy squad, who fell 8-2 and 13-3 to Westman Magic.
In the opener, Molly Conrad tied the game with a two-run double in the fourth, but Westman pulled away with runs in each of the final three innings. Delaney Penner took the loss, while Westman’s Emma Franklin struck out 10 over seven innings.
In Game 2, Central jumped out to a 3-1 lead after Karli Toews delivered a two-run sac fly. But Westman stormed back with a six-run second inning and never looked back. Nelia Fehr was tagged with the loss, while Westman racked up 11 walks and five stolen bases.
Up next: U19 Central Energy face the Manitoba Thunder on Saturday.
