West Kootenay Rebels capture provincial softball title

The West Kootenay Rebels won the U17C BC Softball Championships in Kamloops on Sunday. Players include Averi Handley, Emily Hansma, Grayce Ratcliffe, Kaitlyn Langman, Kendra Stavast, Maddie Riley, Natasha Holland, Sydney Dobie, Taylor Jessup and Zoe Davies. Coaches are Diane Langman and Cindy Fontaine. Missing Morgan Stoutenburg. Photo: Mitch Dobie
West Kootenay Rebels win gold, go undefeated at the U17C Girls BC Softball Championships

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The West Kootenay Rebels girls softball team — including five girls and three coaches from Castlegar — brought home the gold from a Kelowna tournament earlier this month. The team fought hard for the victory, battling through four games on the final day of the tournament. Photo: Submitted

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