The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Red girls fastball team won the championship at the College Heights Invitational Tournament in Guelph on June 6.
Despite a 5-1 deficit early in the first game against Bishop Macdonnell, the team battled back to secure a 7-5 win. Solid pitching from Daphne Culp and strong bats from several players contributed to the win.
In game two against John F. Ross, the Varsity Reds got off to an early lead with numerous hits by all players but Ross continued to challenge until the last inning.
With Erin Schill on the mound, Norwell went on to win 14-12.
The Reds faced Ross once again in the final.
The team battled back to tie the game at 6-6 after falling behind, forcing a tie breaker.
Norwell came out on top winning the championship by a final score of 8-6.
“The girls should be commended for a total team effort combined with excellent Sportsmanship,” team officials state.
