The U13 Interlake Phillies completed a dream season with a second straight provincial gold—and a flawless 23-0 record to match.
The Phillies ran the table at the 2025 Softball Manitoba Provincial Championships in Friedensfeld, July 17 to 20, going 8-0 to capture back-to-back titles in dominating fashion. Over four days, the team outscored opponents 80-15, played error-free softball in their final four games, and showed poise and power in every phase of the game.
“It’s an incredible feeling, and we are so proud of how well everyone on our team played all season long,” said head coach Karli Reimer. “We only have four returning players from last year’s provincial winning team, so doing it back-to-back with a relatively new team is truly special.”
The Phillies opened the tournament with a commanding 12-2 win over Smitty’s Terminators, powered by RBI hits from Kahlie Minnie, Adree Williams and Maya Pattie in the first inning. Kardyn Reimer and Krystal Crampton combined for four scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowing no hits.
Later that evening, Interlake held off a tough challenge from Eastman, earning a 7-6 win. Minnie’s seventh-inning RBI proved decisive. Reimer struck out 10 in four innings before giving way to Crampton and Brooklyn Chetyrbok, who closed out the game.
“Right from our first tournament in April in Nebraska, we could see what a force we were at the plate,” said Reimer. “We always knew pitching was going to be our strength, but you also need to score runs to win games—and our team was dominant in that fashion, ending our regular league season with a run differential of +202.”
Friday began with a 7-0 shutout over the Manitoba Angels, followed by a 9-0 rout of Westman Magic. The Phillies’ pitching staff—led again by Reimer and Crampton—continued to roll, while Minnie, Ballantyne and Pattie provided consistent offence.
The Phillies rolled past Winnipeg Lightning 16-3 to open Saturday’s play, racking up 16 hits and running wild on the bases. Chetyrbok tripled and drove in a run, while Reimer, Minnie, Baker, and Pattie each had multi-hit games.
In their second Saturday matchup, Interlake downed Central Energy 6-1 behind timely hitting from Piper Tataryn and smart baserunning. Reimer and Crampton again combined to limit their opponents to just three hits.
“No one works harder than Krystal,” said Reimer, praising her standout player who was named Golden Glove MVP. “She is sitting at 80 hits for the season right now and is darn near unstoppable at the plate. She’s a dynamic and versatile player whom we can put anywhere.”
Devyn VanHussen also played a critical role behind the plate throughout the season.
“Devyn really came into her own this season as a catcher,” said Reimer. “She handled our pitching staff with confidence and composure, especially in high-pressure games. Her blocking and framing behind the plate were key to keeping runs off the board, and she brought a calm, steady presence to the team.”
The Phillies met Eastman again in Sunday’s semifinal, cruising to an 8-1 win behind a two-run over-the-fence home run from Crampton and another dominant pitching outing by Reimer. Tataryn, who went 2-for-2, also starred on defence and at first base.
“Piper is our starting first baseperson and has a ton of power at the plate,” said Reimer. “Her skill as a hitter was on full display this week in Friedensfeld. She’s also just an all-around great teammate.”
The final saw Interlake once again topple Eastman 8-1. Tataryn went 3-for-3 with a double and a triple. Pattie delivered a two-RBI single in the second, and Reimer and Crampton closed out the win in the circle.
“Our message before the gold medal game was simple,” said Reimer. “We told our players to keep doing what they’ve been doing all week—hitting well, playing strong defensively—and bring our big Philly energy.”
That focus on fundamentals has been a cornerstone of the Phillies’ training.
“From the time we can be outside in spring, we include infielding and outfielding work as part of every practice,” said Reimer. “We really focused on getting good reps and practising the basics this year—and that paid off.”
Reimer credited much of the team’s success to their pitchers, including her daughter Kardyn, who consistently delivered in key moments.
“There’s no one we’d rather see in the circle during high-pressure situations,” she said. “Kardyn locks in and plays with hyperfocus and intention. She throws hard, has multiple pitches and hits her spots, which makes her tough to hit.”
Throughout the tournament, every player contributed—whether at the plate, in the field, or on the bases.
“Winning gold was truly a team effort,” said Reimer. “Regardless of their spot in the lineup, players were making things happen and scoring runs. We couldn’t be more proud of how well the girls played together.”
Despite only four returnees from last season, team chemistry came together quickly.
“There is tremendous camaraderie between the players. They all know each other well and get along on and off the field,” said Reimer. “At first, we thought we’d have a quieter group than last year—but that was definitely not the case. They cheered louder than anyone else this season.”
She said the team’s work ethic and commitment was unmatched.
“Our players are committed, and many of them play other high-level sports but made time in the off-season to improve. They want to get better as individual players and succeed on the field—and that makes our job as coaches much easier.”
Looking ahead, only two players—Adree Williams and Peyton Ballantyne—are eligible to return to U13 next season.
“With everyone else moving up to U15, this was a special group and a special moment,” said Reimer. “They’ve been a pleasure to coach.”
With a perfect record, a gold medal, and back-to-back titles to their name, the Phillies capped off one of the most dominant U13 seasons in recent provincial softball history—a campaign marked by discipline, chemistry and an unwavering commitment to team success.
