Lethbridge Heat hope continuity will lead to provincial championship
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In July, the players will go to their fourth provincials since 2018. They only missed the tournament in 2020 when there was no season.
It’s been an impressive run for the members of the Lethbridge Heat U17 softball roster.
In July, the players will go to their fourth provincials since 2018. They only missed the tournament in 2020 when there was no season.
“It definitely feels like a family more than anything this year. I’m very impressed with ourselves and how much we’ve improved. It’s great seeing it in myself and everyone else too.”
Six years go, there were barely enough players to field a team.
Fast forward to 2022 and the Heat have already made provincials at multiple age levels, with the majority of the girls playing together for years.
Its continuity the squad feels is an asset, especially after the past couple of seasons.
“Even just coming back, it’s like straight back to normal,” catcher Dakota Telford said. “It’s not anything different, there’s no new things.
Now the hope is that familiarity can push the group over the top.
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