West Carleton Electric win silver at U20 Provincials (details added)

West Carleton Electric won silver at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Provincials held in Sydenham on the weekend.

The Junior Trics took the long road to the final. After winning their first game, they lost their second on Saturday to the Chatsworth Longhorns.  Three straight wins on Sunday put them in the Final, against Chatsworth where they ran out of gas.

The first win of the event was an 8-2 victory over St. George on Saturday morning. Thomas McLean had the complete game win.

The first loss to Chatsworth was 12-9 on Saturday afternoon. WC got down early 11-1 with some uncharacteristic poor defensive play, but battled back to make it close. The Brothers Barton each had a home run with Jack hitting one inside the park and Finn a three run shot. Kaden Fowler took the loss and had relief from Carter Marshall. 

With heavy rains starting after the second game, the remaining matches were pushed to Sunday. 

West Carleton started off with a 12-1 win over Tavistock. McLean earned his second win of the weekend. Colton Lecuyer had a grand slam for WC.

Next up was an 8-7 come from behind win over St. George. WC was down 6-1 at one point but scratched put the victory. Marshall took the with relief from Fowler.

Next up of the three games in a row was a matchup against Plattsville Lightning, a team which went undefeated at the Eliminations earlier in the month. West Carleton got the upset 6-5 win, again coming from behind. With the score 5-4 in the seventh, Finn Barton hit an in the park HR to tie it. Fowler walked, was moved to second and scored what proved to be the winning run on a single by Jason McIntyre. McLean picked up his third win of the weekend in relief of Fowler the starter.

That set up a rematch with Chatsworth, a team  on their second game of the day, while WC was playing four in a row. The Electric got out to an early lead but simply ran out of gas, falling to the Longhorns 12-4. McLean, Carter Wright, Ethan Howard and Finn Barton all pitched in this one.

West Carleton will now prepare for the U20 Men's Canadian Championship in Carp on August 4-9 where they will be the host team. They will be joined by Chatsworth, Plattsville and St. George from Ontario as well as teams from Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan. 

Back row: Jack Barton, Finn Barton, Colton Lecuyer, coach Shawn Rebertz, coach Sean Lecuyer, Carter Wright, Jackson Marshall, Thomas McLean, Carter Marshall

Front row: Dawson Pennock, Kaden Fowler, Jason McIntyre, Ethan Howard, Bryce Rebertz, coach Trevor Barton

Plattsville wins U20 elims

The Plattsville Lightning won the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Men's Elimination tournament in Drumbo on the weekend, winning four straight games. Plattsville, which won the U20 Canadian Championship when it was hosted in Carp in 2024, qualified for this year's Canadians in Carp again.

They were led by the tournament's top pitcher Jared Vosper and MVP catcher Matthew Van de Wynckel. 

Plattsville defeated West Carleton 9-1, Tavistock 6-0, Chatsworth 11-3 and St. George 11-0 in the final.

St. George and Chatsworth also qualified for Canadians. Elmira finished fourth.

West Carleton Electric, the host team for Canadians finished fifth, defeating the Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles 7-1 in a Consolation Round game on Sunday. Thomas Maclean had the complete game win, while Kaden Thompson took the loss with relief from Dan Read and Hudson Compeau. Finn Barton hit a homer for the Electric. 

WC Electric win one, lose two at Elims

West Carleton Electric Men's U20 team won one game and lost two at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Eliminations in Drumbo this past weekend.

The tournament determines the three teams from Ontario that will join WC as host at the 2026 U20 Men's Canadian Championship in Carp from August 4 to 9.

The Electric lost to the host Plattsville Lightning by a score of 9-1 in the opener on Friday night. Sean Demarest had the win while Kaden Fowler took the loss with relief from Carter Marshall.

In the next game WC defeated Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles 9-1. Marshall earned the win and Dan Read was tagged with the loss. Colton Lecuyer hit a home run for the Electric.

The third game was decided in eight innings as the St. George Aces got by West Carleton 8-7. The Aces got out to a 6-1 lead after the first inning, but the Electric battled back to tie things, only to lose in the bottom of the extra frame. Marshall took the loss in relief of Fowler. Nate Wylie had the win in relief of Easton de Belleval. Finn Barton had a homer for West Carleton 

The Electric will play a Consolation Round game on Sunday at 11 a.m. versus the Screaming Eagles. 

Plattsville (undefeated), Chatsworth, St. George and Elmira remain in contention for the title.

U20 Elims this weekend

The Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's U20 Elimination tournament will be held this weekend in Drumbo.

There are seven teams participating, including West Carleton Electric, looking for a spot at the Softball Canada Canadian Championship in Carp, August 4 to 9.

WC has a bye to the Canadians, but will still be looking to finish at the top of the event to get top Ontario seed.

The Electric have eight players who are on four different Greater Ottawa Fastball teams. Three play for West Carleton Electric Men's (Bryce Rebertz, Colton Lecuyer, Finn Barton), two for Micksburg Twins (Dawson Pennock and Jason McIntyre), two for Manotick Brewers (Jackson and Carter Marshall) and one for Pontiac Flyers (Ethan Howard). Other members include Kaden Fowler who plays for Kingston Axemen, Jack Barton, Carter Wright and Thomas McLean.

The bracket for the event is posted here: https://oasa.ca/documents/tournaments/OASA%20U20%20Drumbo%202026.pdf

Batmen, Falcons win in Tavistock (updated)

The Toronto Junior Batmen won the five-team Ontario Amateur Softball Association U23 Men's Elimination tournament in Tavistock this weekend with a five win no loss record. They defeated the Tavistock Merchants in the final by a score of 8-5 on Sunday. Dale Schweyer, who won top pitcher at the event, had the win while Will Schlotzhauer took the loss. Gavin Brooks from Tavistock earned Most Valuable Player honours. Tyler Branchaud of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League's Manotick Brewers hit two home runs (one inside the park) in the final. 

West Carleton Electric participated at this event, losing all four of their games but being competitive in each. 

In the Friday opener, they lost 4-0 to the Champs, with Ryland Hill throwing very well for WC. 

On Saturday morning, the Junior Trics were up 4-3 on Tavistock after six but lost the lead in the seventh and went down to defeat 8-4. Noah Fleurie pitched well for WC and Colton Lecuyer had a three run homer.

West Carleton also lost to Fingal Storm 10-7 and the New Hamburg Mustangs 4-2.

West Carleton Electric U23 had seven players from the West Carleton Electric GOFL team (Colton Lecuyer, Finn Barton, Bryce Rebertz, Dylan Rorwick, Gabe Brown, Ryland Hill, Conner Hopper), as well as the Micksburg Twins (Noah Fleurie), Kingston Axemen (Kaden Fowler) and the Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League (Hayden Khan, Sam Hopper).

The 40+ Masters Provincial tournament was also in Tavistock over the weekend.

Shakespeare Falcons took top spot, beating the Waterdown Hammer in the final of the four-team event. Also participating were Huron County Angels and Cobourg Force. Drew Hathway of the GOFL's Pontiac Flyers pitched for Cobourg.

Friday night at U23 Provincials

Toronto Junior Batmen won two games on Friday at the U23 Men's Eliminations in Tavistock, defeating New Hamburg Mustangs 6-1 and West Carleton Electric 4-0. In the opening game, Dale Schweyer got the win while Sean Demarest took the loss.

In the WC vs Batmen game, Tyler Branchaud had a home run. Joe Weiler earmed the win with a no hitter and 14 Ks. Ryland Hill threw very well for WC despite taking the loss.

Other games saw Tavistock Merchants defeat Fingal Storm 5-1, and New Hamburg beat Fingal 18-0.

U23 provincials this weekend in Tavistock

The Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's U23 provincial tournament will be held this weekend in Tavistock, with five teams participating: Tavistock Merchants, Toronto Junior Batmen, Fingal Storm, New Hamburg Mustangs and West Carleton Electric.

The West Carleton team is put together for this event with players who play on various teams including West Carleton Electric GOFL team, West Carleton Electric U20, Kingston Axemen, Micksburg Twins and other guys who play in the Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League.

Full schedule here: OASA U23 Elimination Tavistock 2026.pdf.

Action gets started at 2 p.m. on Friday and wraps up Sunday afternoon with the gold medal game slated for 3 p.m.

The Men's 40+ Masters tournament is taking place on the same weekend with four teams involved: Waterdown Hammer Masters, Cobourg Force, Shakespeare Falcons and Huron County Angels. Schedule is posted here: OASA Masters REVISED Elimination Tavistock 2026.pdf

OASA Men's elims this weekend

The Ontario Amateur Softball Association is hosting the Senior Men's Elimination tournament this weekend at Chippewa of the Thames, hosted by Bear Creek.

There are four teams participating at the event: Toronto Batmen, Toronto Batmen Juniors, Waterdown Hammer and Bear Creek Express.

The teams will play a full round robin on Saturday with bronze and gold medal games on Sunday. The schedule is available here: OASA Senior Men's Elimination Melbourne 2026 REVISED.pdf

Local players involved include Tyler Branchaud (Manotick Brewers) who is playing for the Toronto Batmen Juniors and Joseph Mick (Twins) who will be catching for the Waterdown Hammer.  Did I miss anyone? If so leave a comment and I'll update.

West Carleton Electric U20 wins bronze

West Carleton Electric U20 finished with three wins and two losses to end up third at the ten team Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Men's Provincial tournament in Grafton this weekend.

The only two losses for WC were to the eventual champions Chatsworth Longhorns. 

On Saturday, the Electric defeated St. George Aces 5-0, loss to Chatsworth 3-2, and beat Hillsdale Haymakers 10-1. (Details here.)

On Sunday morning, WC got by Stone Mills Thrashers 14-13. After six and a half innings, the Electric were up 14-4, and the Thrashers scored nine in the bottom of seven to make it a nailbiter. Kaden Fowler got the win and had relief from Carter Wright and Gabe Brown, who had the save. Ethan Tombs and Brandon Barker pitched for Stone Mills. Colton Lecuyer and Carter Wright had homers for WC. Fowler and Finn Barton both had two singles and a double. Ethan Howard and Jack Barton had two hits as well for the Jr Trics.

That win put West Carleton into the semi-final game against Chatsworth. Chatsworth prevailed 15-7 in five innings. Brown took the loss in relief of Finn Barton for WC while Codee Rahn and Dakota McComb threw for the Longhorns. The game was 6-4 after four innings, but things got away from WC in the fifth. Conner Hopper had a double, triple and walk for West Carleton. Wright and Brown also had hits for WC.

Chatsworth went on to win the final, defeating Plattsville Lightning 5-4.

West Carleton Electric U20

Provincial bronze medalists 

Back row: Sean Lecuyer, Adam Brown, Gabe Brown, Alex Strathern, Will Potten, Colton Lecuyer, Carter Wright, Conner Hopper, Trevor Barton, Shawn Rebertz

Front row: Bryce Rebertz, Finn Barton, Dawson Pennock, Hayden HK Khan, Kaden Fowler, Ethan Howard, Jack Barton 

WC U20 advance to Sunday

West Carleton Electric won two and lost one on Saturday to advance to the top four on  Sunday at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Men's Provincial tournament in Grafton.

The first game of Saturday saw #6 seed WC upset #3 seed St. George Aces by a score of 5-0. Gabe Brown earned the win going the distance for the Electric, allowing only five hits and striking out four. Isaac Roth and Easton de Belleval threw for the Aces. Alex Strathern had a two run homer for WC as well as an RBI single. Conner Hopper had a solo homer for the U20 Trics, Colton Lecuyer had two singles, and Bryce Rebertz, Kaden Fowler, and Brown all had hits as well.

Next up was a game against #2 seed Chatsworth Longhorns, a 3-2 defeat for West Carleton. Fowler threw well in defeat, allowing five hits, striking out eight and giving up only one earned run, and also driving in a run with a sacrifice fly. Joe Weiler got the win for Chatsworth, throwing a three hitter and striking out twelve. Rebertz had a walk, a bunt single and a sacrifice bunt. Strathern hit an RBI triple and Hopper had a double.

The final game of the day for WC was 10-1 win over the Hillsdale Haymakers in six innings. Brown got the win, allowing three hits and striking out three. Rebertz was three for four with two runs scored and Hopper was two for three with a walk and scored three runs. Strathern had two doubles and a walk. Jack Barton legged out an infield single, stole a base and scored in a pinch hit opportunity. 

West Carleton will play Sunday at 9 a.m. versus the Stone Mills Thrashers. The winner of that game will play the loser of Chatsworth Longhorns and Plattsville Lightning at 11 a.m.

Plattsville wins U20 Eliminations

The Plattsville Lightning won the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Elimination tournament in Chepstow on the weekend with four straight wins over Southeastern Ontario, Stone Mills and Chatsworth (twice). 

The Lightning outscored their opponents 35 to 5,  and their catcher Matt Van de Wynckel was named tournament Most Valuable Player.  Joe Weiler of Chatsworth was named Top Pitcher.

Plattsville won the U20 Canadian Championship in Carp last year and already had a berth to this year's event in Saskatoon as defending champions. 

Chatsworth, St. George (third place) and Fingal (fourth) earned berths to the nationals.

West Carleton Electric finished with two wins and two losses, tied for fifth.

WC U20 finishes 5th at Elims (updated)

West Carleton Electric finished fifth at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Eliminations in Chepstow with a two win and two loss record.

After a close eight inning 3-2 loss Friday night to Chatsworth, the Electric beat Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles 3-2 on Saturday morning. Kaden Fowler had the win for WC allowing only five hits and striking out 10. Dan Read of Stittsville threw well for the Eagles. Finn Barton was 2 for 4 with an inside the park homer for the Electric and Conner Hopper had a triple, scoring on a miscue on the relay.

Next up was another win just a few hours later, this time over the Hillsdale Haymakers 8-6. Gabe Brown had the win allowing six hits and striking out 10. He was also 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI. Colton Lecuyer was 2 for 4 with an RBI and Dawson Pennock hit a bases loaded triple for WC. Isaac Jesseau took the loss for Hillsdale.

Following that was a game against Fingal Storm on Saturday evening where the winner would advance to the top four on Sunday and secure a berth to the U20 Canadian Championship in Saskatoon.  WC lost 3-1 as Zach Winkworth threw a three hitter for the Storm. Rivor Taylor was 3 for 3 with two RBIs for Fingal. Kaden Fowler took the loss allowing only six hits and striking out six. Fowler had the lone RBI for West Carleton, driving in Alex Strathern who had singled.

West Carleton will now prepare for the Provincial tournament in Grafton on July 18-20.

WC U20 loses opener at Elims

West Carleton Electric lost a tight game on Friday night at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Eliminations in Chepstow, falling 3-2 to Chatsworth in 8 innings. 

Joe Weiler had the win in one inning of relief of Dakota McComb. Gabe Brown took the loss. 

WC scored first in the second inning. Kaden Fowler singled and scored on Alex Strathern's double.

Chatsworth evened things up at one on Alex McGillvray solo shot.

The game was tied 1-1 after seven innings. 

McGillvray homered again in the top of the eighth, scored the runner on base for the tiebreaker rule.

WC got one back in the eight on a Finn Barton ground out RBI, but fell short and lost 3-2.

Next up for WC is a game against Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles at 11 a.m.

Chatsworth pitching 

Dakota McComb 7IP 1R 1ER 3H 4BB 10K

Joe Weiler 1IP 1R 0ER 0H 1BB 2K

West Carleton pitching 

Gabe Brown 8IP 3R 2ER 4H 1BB 2K

Chatsworth hitting

Alex McGillvray 2-4, 2HR, 2R, 3RBI

Connor Paige 1-4

Max Rahn 1-3, 2B

West Carleton hitting

Dawson Pennock 1-1, 3BB

Kaden Fowler 1-3, BB, R

Alex Strathern 1-3, 2B, RBI

Jr Batmen win U23 provincials

The Rostock Toronto Junior Batmen won the six-team Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's U23 Elimination tournament in Wingham on Saturday, finishing with a perfect four win record.

The Batmen defeated Tavistock Merchants 3-0 in the final, handing the defending champions their only loss of the event.  Brad Barker, the tournament Most Valuable Player, earned the shutout win, tossing a two-hitter. Reese Yantzi took the loss and had relief from Will Schlotzhauer.  Tyler Branchaud of the Greater Ottawa Fastball League's Manotick Brewers is a member of the gold medal winning team, while the Brewers' Jack Becker plays for Tavistock. 

West Carleton Electric entered the U23 level for the first time and went winless in three, losing to the Batmen, New Hamburg Mustangs (bronze medalists) and finishing with a narrow 5-4 quarter-final loss to Shallow Lake. In that game, Noah Fleurie (Micksburg Twins) threw very well despite taking the loss. Cole Hodges (Manotick Brewers) was 2-4 with 3 RBI, and Dylan Rorwick (West Carleton Electric GOFL) had an RBI. Ryland Hill also threw for WC at the event. Other WC U23 players were Gabe Brown, Owen Brown, Conner Hopper, Sam Hopper, Joe Mick, Hudson Collins, and Aiden Reddick.

The other U23 team at the event was from Fingal.

There was also a masters 40+ event in Wingham with four teams playing a round robin. Cobourg, Waterdown, Shakespeare all finished with two wins and a loss, while Huron County went winless.

OASA schedules announced for various levels

The Ontario Amateur Softball Association has announced schedules for various boys' and men's levels. 

U15 - Eliminations in Napanee - July 4-6

There are 14 teams entered in this event which will determine which teams will go to the Canadian Championship in Winkler, Manitoba. Napanee is hosting and other teams from the eastern part of the province include Peterborough, Springbrook and Campbellford. Schedule: OASA U15 Elimination Napanee 2025.

U17 - Eliminations in Elmira - June 27-29

There are 7 teams entered at this tourney in Elmira, and the teams to play at the Canadian Championship in Napanee will be determined. Napanee and Amherstview from the eastern part of the province are entered. Schedule: OASA U17 Elimination Elmira 2025.pdf

U20 - Eliminations in Chepstow - July 4-6

There are 10 teams entered in this tournament to determine the representatives at the Canadian Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Chatsworth are the host team. West Carleton Electric will be there, as well as the Southeastern Ontario Screaming Eagles and Stone Mills Thrashers. Schedule: OASA U20 Elimination Chepstow 2025.pdf.

U23 - Eliminations in Wingham - June 27-29

There are 6 teams entered in this round robin event to determine the teams to be entered in the Canadian Championships in Kitchener. West Carleton Electric will have a team at this level for the first time, joined by five teams from the western part of the province. Schedule: OASA U23 Elimination Wingham 2025.pdf

Masters - Provincials in Wingham - June 27-29

Defending Canadian champions Cobourg Force will be joined by three other 40+ teams at this tournament. All teams are expected to be offered berths at the Masters Canadian Championship in Kitchener. Schedule: OASA Masters Elimination Wingham 2025.pdf

Batmen win gold, Micksburg 4th at Ontario Men's

The Toronto Batmen won the five-team Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's Elimination tournament in Melbourne on Sunday, defeating the host Bear Creek Express 5-1 in the gold medal game. Tyler Randerson earned the win and Ty Sebastian took the loss. Jeff Lyons of Bear Creek was named MVP.

The bronze medal game saw Waterdown Hammer beat the Micksburg Twins 5-2. Reese Yantzi got the win. Joran Graham took the loss in relief of Wade Kewageshig.

Micksburg had beaten Kitchener Hallman Cubs 6-5 in nine innings in the 4th vs 5th game early on Sunday.  Kewageshig had the win in relief of Graham, while Don Scott took the loss in relief of Will Schlotzhauer. Dave Pratt has the game winning RBI, a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 9th.

In addition to Team Canada pitchers Randerson and Sebastian, other pitchers there not mentioned above included Kirk Santala and Riley Manion (Bear Creek), Dustin Veenhof (Toronto), Nate Running and Mac Fischer (Waterdown), Tye Boyd and Drew Hathway (Micksburg), Kyle Linton and Liam Laforest (Kitchener).

The Cubs are the host for the Softball Canada Men's Canadian Championship in late August at Peter Hallman Ballyard. The other teams to particpate at that event should be confirmed in early June.

Bear Creek undefeated in pool play at Men's Eliminations

The host Bear Creek Express won all four of their games in convincing fashion to finish 4-0 in the round robin at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's Eliminations in Melbourne on Friday and Saturday. 

The Micksburg Twins on Saturday morning lost 8-2 to Bear Creek with Ty Sebastian getting the win and Tye Boyd the loss. Next, the Twins fell 10-3 to second place Toronto Batmen where Tyler Randerson got the win and Drew Hathway the loss. Micksburg finished the day with a 5-0 win over the Kitchener Hallman Cubs. Wade Kewageshig struck out 11 for the complete game win, while Kyle Linton took the loss. Jared Steege had two triples for the Twins.

Sunday schedule 

10 a.m.

Kitchener (0-4) vs Micksburg (1-3)

Noon

Winner 10 a.m. vs Waterdown (2-2) - Bronze

2 p.m.

Toronto (3-1) vs Bear Creek (4-0) - Gold / Silver

Hammer beat Twins at Men's Elims

The Waterdown Hammer got by the Micksburg Twins 3-1 in the first game at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Men's Provincials on Friday night on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation reserve near Melbourne.

Reese Yantzi had the pitching win. Riley Coverdale hit a 2 RBI single in the top of the sixth for Waterdown. Joran Graham pitched for Micksburg and also had an RBI. Wade Kewageshig threw an inning of relief.

Other scores on Friday were Toronto Batmen 2-1 over Kitchener Hallman Cubs and Bear Creek Express 7-1 over the Batmen.

Schedule for Saturday and Sunday is available here.

Five teams at Men's Elims, Twins attending

There are five teams attending the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Senior Men's Elimination Tournament on May 30 to June 1, including the Micksburg Twins.

Other teams include the host Bear Creek Express, Toronto Batmen, Kitchener Hallman Cubs and the Waterdown Hammer.

The teams will play at the newly built diamonds near the Bear Creek Gas Bar at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation near Melbourne.

At this tournament the provincial champion will be declared, and berths will be determined for the Softball Canada Men's Canadian Championship to be held in Kitchener in August.

Rostock wins U20 Provincials

The Rostock Braves won the Ontario Amateur Softball Association U20 Men's Provincial A tournament in Cambridge on Sunday with an 11 inning 9-7 win over New Hamburg in the final.

The Braves, who had only 9 players for the weekend, will be favourites at the Softball Canada U20 Men's Canadian Championship in Carp later this month (August 20-25).

Plattsville Lighting, who will also be in Carp, won bronze.

Other teams in Carp are host team West Carleton Electric who finished fifth and defending champions Napanee Express who were sixth.