Much credit goes to our pitchers and catchers whose positions are the most physically demanding.   And how lucky we are that we have so much depth on our roster, that have more that one player who can step into each positions....like Jaden taking over the catching duties when Kiesha got hurt.

Game 1 vs Mission Rampage

This was a close game right from the start.  Each team scored 2 runs in the 1st inning and it was a fight to the finish from there.  Karley started the game, pitching the first 3 innings and Magena came in on relief on the 4th.  Between them they faces 28 batters, striking out 14.  The team rallied behind the pitchers, taking care of those batters who managed to make contact with the ball and not allowing the Rampage to score again in the remaining innings.  The Black Ice scored two more times (thank you, Carly) to record the win.  At that point in time the coaches thought that this may have been the best game the team has played all year.  Little did they know  what excitement lay ahead!!  Final score 4-2 for Black Ice.

Game 2 vs North Langley Red Bulls

Black Ice came on strong right of the gate, with a double from Lily followed by a couple of walks to load the bases.  Then Lesley smashed a double, sending in three runs.  Next up was Kiesha with a nice single, sending in the 5^th run.  Unfortunately there was run limit in the early innings, otherwise we may have scored a few more that inning!! 

Magena took the mound that game and lasted the entire 5 innings, facing 25 batters and striking out 8.  Once again, the Black Ice defense was smokin’ hot, allowing only 3 runs to score during entire game.

Black Ice batters scored 2 more “insurance” runs in the later innings.  Final score 7-3 for Black Ice.

The team now advances, undefeated, into the finals.

Game 3 vs. Mission Rampage

The inning-by-inning score in this game tells the story….

End of the 1^st                2 – 1  Rampage

End of  the 2^nd              3 – 3  Tie

End of the 3^rd                5 – 3  Rampage

End of the 4^th                5 – 3  Rampage

End of the 5^th                10 – 5  Black Ice

End of the 6^th                12 - 8  Black Ice

End of the 7^th                12 - 12  Tie

Tie ball game….international rules apply

End of the 8^th                12  - 12 Tie

End of the 9^th                14 – 14 Tie

End of the 10^th              18 – 14 Rampage

The coaches, fans and players all agree….THAT was the most exciting and action-packed game EVER!!!

Game 4 vs Mission Rampage  

Again, we started off strong, taking the lead in the 1^st inning.  At the bottom of the 2^nd inning the score was 4-2 for Black Ice.  In the 3^rd inning the Rampage gained a 2 run lead and the score remained 6-4 through the bottom of the 4^th.   In the top of the 5^th the Black Ice scored 2 runs, making the score a tie.  Sadly, the Rampage batters dominated in the bottom of the 5^th, scoring 8 runs in all when the game was called on the mercy rule. 

The Mission players were tough to beat.   They had some very strong batters in their line-up and a pitcher who seemed to have an endless reserve of energy!!   They were a really nice bunch of girls, though, and we look forward to seeing them in Quesnel.

The experience our team gained this weekend can only serve to make the us stronger.  We're better prepared for Provincials, having faced tough teams, than we would be if we had sailed through Districts undefeated.

QUESNEL....HERE WE COME!!