Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend.

The Aces battled through six games during the tournament, finishing the round robin with a 3-1 record, placing them first in their pool and securing their spot in the semifinal round.

In the semis, Nelson shut out the host team Oceanside, 2-0 to advance to the championship game against Vernon.

They then battled their way to a 9-4 victory, clinching the provincial title for the first time in team history.

The team is made up of players from across the West Kootenay, including Nelson, Trail, Castlegar and Kaslo.


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Storrm Lennie
Storrm Lennie
Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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