More than just baseball… back to back for you Grandpa 🦅💛🖤
Thank you to the
@Langleyblaze
for allowing me to honour my grandpa with this tournament & all the parents/volunteers for their support.
Roll Blaze baby ⚡️
Excited to announce the JR Blaze will be hosting the annual Ken Hatton Memorial tournament May 16-20. 🦅
Looking to fill spots for what is a great weekend of ball in memory of my grandfather. Please contact to get your spot and for details!
@bcpbl1
@Baseball_BC
@Langleyblaze
JR Blaze win 12-6… 2023 Ken Hatton Memorial CHAMPS! 🦅🏆
Thank you to all the teams, parents, volunteers &
@Langleyblaze
organization for making this weekend happen. Truly a weekend my family & I will never forget 🙏🏼
So proud of this team!
Proud to say that I have finished my Masters degree in Counselling Psychology 🎓 I started this degree because of my own mental health journey & am thankful to now be able to help others on their own 💙
#EndTheStigma
#MentalHealthMatters
Ken Hatton Memorial kicks off action tonight…
I would like to dedicate this weekend to all the grandparents out there supporting kids and their passions in sport
Thanks
@Langleyblaze
for allowing me to host this event again. Enjoy the view up there Grandpa, Let’s play ball! 🦅
JR Blaze win the semi finals 3-0 and look to defend the Ken Hatton Memorial Championship at 3:00pm.
Smoke show: Jacob Friesen
5 IP / 0 R / 2 H / 5 Ks
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze drop a wild championship game 5-3…
Congratulations to Ryu Murase on winning Most Valuable Pitcher for the weekend 🇯🇵
Squad back in league action this week looking to improve upon a 21-11 record on the season 📈⬆️
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze take both today 10-0 & 3-2 in a walk off fashion to improve to 8-2 in league play. Great team effort led by some electric pitching ⚡️
Smoke shows:
Oliver Knorn 🎯
6 IP / 1 H / 0 BB / 0 R / 4 Ks
Ryu Marusé 🇯🇵
5 IP / 0 H / 2 BB / 0 R / 8 Ks
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Throw up that W
@LucasDykstra4
! Manly performance on the mound for a big 3-0 provincial win & well deserved Smoke Show 🔥
6.1 IP / 3 H / 1 BB / 6 K
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Completed my last summer course for my academic career. Just one semester left to complete my Master’s of Counselling Psychology 🎓 Dec. 18th cannot come soon enough! 📚
Mental health matters. Stop toughing it out and start talking it out 💙
Last game of my career and blessed to compete for a ring… leaving it all on the field and representing every person who got me here. Lets go
#LastDance
@UFVCascades
JR Blaze drop the finals 10-9… What an amazing game and congratulations to
@UBCThunderPBL
. Everyone on the edge of their seat all game!
Thanks to the players, coaches & the
@Langleyblaze
organization for bringing me onboard & for an amazing first year. Excited for year 2 📈
JR Blaze improve to 2-0 in pool play with a 5-2 win over Alberta Selects.
Smoke show: Lucas Bruinsma-Snowden
3 for 3 / 2 2B / 1 RBI / 2 R 💥💥
@Langleyblaze
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@blemartylehn
The support my first year with the
@Langleyblaze
has been incredible. So thankful for the efforts of everyone to put this event on in memory of my grandpa &
#1
supporter.. Ken Hatton
Excited for what will be a great weekend of ball. Enjoy the view Grandpa ❤️🦅
#KenHattonMemorial
Great team win last night 6-5 on the road. JR
@Langleyblaze
improves to 12-4 on the season. Pitchers set the tone all night 🔥
@LucasDykstra4
4 IP / 4 K / 1 ER / 1 BB
@TylerTrim2
2 IP / 3 K / 1 R / 1 BB
Jacob Friesen
1 IP / 2 K / 0 BB / SV
@MattShanley
2 run HR 💣
JR Blaze get the monkey off the back and are back in the win column 🐒
Great pitching & strong defence shut the door🙅🏼
Smoke show: Liam Hallman
3 for 3 + SB 🏎️
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
🔊 YOU GOT TO PUMP IT UP 🔊
JR Blaze are semi final bound after a great 5-1 win at the Ken Hatton Memorial. Great team effort ⚡️🤟🏼
Smoke show:
Ryu Marusé
4 IP / 5 Ks / 0 ER / 2 H
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Fresh air is sure nice this time of year 🌤️ Nice to see the winter gains show up in live ABs as we gear up for Arizona around the corner 🤟🏼🌵
#RaiseTheBar
JR Blaze improve to 2-0 at the Perfect Game Canada Challenge after a 10-2 W
Smoke show: Benny Balfour 🐝
2 for 3 / 2 RBI / BB 🐶
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
JR Blaze split the day for a series win on the road. Great bounce back performance from the group. ⚡️
Smoke Show: Lucas Dykstra
6 IP / 10 Ks / 1 BB / 1 R
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
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@LucasDykstra4
JR Blaze are finals bound! Great team effort for a 7-4 comeback W 🎟️
Smoke show: Christian Pighin
1 for 3 / 3 RBI Triple 🐷🐷🐷
@Langleyblaze
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@blemartylehn
Master’s of Counselling Psychology COMPLETE ✅ Thank you to the Chilliwack Youth Health Center for the practicum experience & learning opportunities 🎓
Excited to help others on their journey & use this knowledge to help young athletes.
Mental Health Matters. Ask for Help 💙
🔊 YOU GOT TO PUMP IT UP 🔊
JR Blaze sweep the weekend home games improving to 10-2 for the 2024 campaign 📈
Smoke shows today:
Brendan Pich
4 IP / 1 R / 0 BB
Thai Harvey
5 IP / 1 R / 0 BB / 5 Ks
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze advance to the semi finals tomorrow morning after a 10-1 W to finish off pool play 3-0.
Smoke show: Karsen O’Brien
2 for 2 / Triple / Sac Fly / 1 RBI 🤠
@Langleyblaze
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@blemartylehn
Playoff type atmosphere tonight with JR Blaze winning 2-0 on the road in extra innings.
Shoutout
@ryanadamoski
&
@CoquitlamReds
staff for their amazing work getting the field playable.
Smoke show: Turbo Sharp
7 IP / 3 H / 0 R / 1 BB / 3 K
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze take the opening game of the 18U Best of the West Spring Classic 9-2
Smoke show: Sam Sugden
2 for 3 / 2 RBI / BB
@Langleyblaze
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@blemartylehn
JR Blaze back to league play tonight & back in the win column! 4-2 victory on the road…
Smoke show: Jayden Oleskiw
2 for 3 / Triple / 2 RBI ⚡️
1.2 IP / 0 R / 0 H / 5 Ks 🔥
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
JR Blaze pick up a pair of wins today and improve to a league best 17 - 4 record for the 2024 season ⬆️⬆️⬆️
🧯 Smoke shows 🧯
GM 1 - Jacob Friesen
7 IP / 0 R / 0 BB / 7 Ks
GM 2 - Martin Lawson
2 IP / 0 H / 0 BB
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
🔥 Gotta win the home series 🔥
Shoutout to
@_CoachJep
for a 3-1 opening weekend at home with
@UFVbaseball_
to kick off his first head coaching campaign ✅✅✅
Great to see the culture coming back 🤟🏼
#BeTheStandsrd
Coaching year has come to an end. Amazing year
18U AAA: Took a program that hasn’t had more than 4 wins in a season for 5 years to a 17-15 record and first playoff berth.
15U AAA: BC Minor Provincial Champions & developed some great young talent.
What’s next?!⚡️2023 loading…
JR Blaze open up GSL Father’s Day Classic in Puyallup with a 12-3 W.
Player of the Game: Tyler Trim
5 IP / 3 R / 3 Ks / 3 H
@Langleyblaze
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@TylerTrim2
Ken Hatton Memorial Tournament kicks off tonight.. want to dedicate this weekend not just to my Grandpa, but all the grandparents who support these kids dreams & passions.
Looking forward to a great weekend of ball. Miss you grandpa and enjoy the view 🦅
@Langleyblaze
10 years ago today my Grandpa dropped me off at ball for the last time. I grew up so much in your passenger seat and I am so thankful for your commitment, lessons and love.
Playing an alumni game today of all days meant so much to me. Hope you enjoyed the view Grandpa, cheers ❤️
🚨 Combined No-Hitter 🚨
JR Blaze pick up 20th win of the season behind great pitching & timely hitting.
Tonight’s Smoke Show: Ryu Maruse 🇯🇵
6 IP / 0 H / 12 Ks / 3 BB ⚡️
Nolan Bawtinheimer threw the 7th to complete the combined no-no 🔥
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Congratulations to Luke Laird, Kason Siguenza, Evan Dugdale and Logan Booth on being selected to attend the PBR Futures Games.
@PrepBaseballBC
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@bcpbl1
🔊 PUMP IT UP 🔊
JR Blaze start off the Perfect Game 17u Canada Challenge with a 2-0 W.
Smoke show: Brendan Pich
4 IP / 2 H / 0 BB / 0 R / 5 K
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
JR Blaze complete the full island sweep on the year with 17-5 & 8-3 wins. Great weekend & full team effort with great energy ⚡️🤟🏼
#CarryTheBoats
Smoke Shows:
Oliver Knorn 🔥
2 for 3 / 4 RBIs / 2 BB
Jai Pawa 🔥
2 x Doubles / 4 RBIs / BB
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze start the island trip with a 12-1 W and a scrappy 3-1 victory. Group improves to 12-3 on the season.
Smoke shows:
Tyler Klemo
5 for 7 on the day + 2 SBs ⛳️
Jonathan Slogocki
1 IP / 1 K / SV ❄️
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
JR Blaze split on Mother’s Day with a strong
@VictoriaEagles
squad. Game 1 4-1 W and a tough 7-6 L in extra innings Game 2
Excited to be back in action for the Ken Hatton Memorial on Thursday 🦅
Smokeshow GM 1
Sam Sugden
2 for 3 / 2B / RBI
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze roll for their first win of the Ken Hatton Memorial with a 7-0 W. Group improves to 1-1 in pool play. 🦅
Smoke show: Jayden Oleskiw
3 IP / 0 R / 0 BB / 5 Ks
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
JR Blaze were back in league play tonight and pick up a 4-0 W at home 🇨🇦
Tonight’s Smoke Show: Matt Shanley
6 IP / 7 Ks / 3 H / 1 BB / 0 R 🔥
@MattShanley
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@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Great players learn to make adjustments pitch to pitch... Dual machines feeding FB & BBs to work on this approach. Also stand-ins for bullpens 🎯 Closing the gap between indoor workouts & live ABs 📈
#RaiseTheBar
@Langleyblaze
JR Blaze punch their ticket to the semi finals Sunday with a 8-3 W last night. Boys play today for top spot in pool A vs UBC 👊🏻🎟️
Last Nights Smoke Show:
Kason Siguenza (2 for 4 + 2 RBIs)
@Langleyblaze
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@kason_siguenza
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@bcpbl1
JR Blaze split the day after a 2-0 W. Season record improves to 30-12 with final league games tomorrow.
Smoke show: Ian Vandepol
💣 Solo HR 💣
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
So thankful for everyone who has helped me on my mental health journey. 2 years ago never would have thought I would feel this way and also be studying a Counselling Master’s degree. Doing it for all of those who have supported me 💙
#BellLetsTalk
@Langleyblaze
JR squad picks up a pair of Ws today moving to 3-0 at BOTW.
8-2 vs Crankbrook Bandits & 9-0 vs Moose Jaw Canucks.
POG Game 1: Ian Vandepol
2 for 3 w/ 2 RBIs & 3 scoreless innings.
POG Game 2: Tyler Trim
Pinch Hit Solo HR 💣
JR
@Langleyblaze
lock up Pod A with a 3-2 win over Kamloops River Dogs to finish 4-0.
POTG: Nolan Bawtinheimer
4.2 IP / 7 Ks / 2 BB / 2 H / 0 R
Semi Final tomorrow 11:30 @ Norbrock Stadium ⚾️
“Flips-Spikeball” Tourney to cap off final practice before a well-deserved holiday break 🎅🏽🎄
🏆 Jayden Oleskiw & Karsen O’Brien 🏆
Lots of fun & hard work from the group!Excited for the 2024 season ⚾️
#RaiseTheBar
@Langleyblaze
Played 3 years for the Cougars Midget AAA program and tonight we start Winter training with me now as the Head Coach. Baseball always comes full circle 🤞🏼 Let’s get it going!
@shorner25
#CougsProwl
JR Blaze finish up pool play 2-1 after a scrappy 3-1 W. Great defence & great pitching gave us a chance to break it open late in the game 🔥
Today’s “Smoke Show” : Lucas Dykstra
5 IP / 1 H / 2 BB / 4 Ks
@Langleyblaze
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@LucasDykstra4
First day coaching at GW Graham Baseball, UFV Live ABs, then Cougars 15u & 18u Fall Ball starts up… full day of baseball tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited 🤟🏼
A split today at home moves the JR Blaze to 6-2 overall for the season… off to Kamloops next weekend 🤟🏼
Today’s Smokeshow
Karsen O’Brien (
@karsenobrie
)
2 for 3 / 3 RBIs 💥
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
What an amazing experience helping coach
@ufvbaseball
at the CCBC playoffs. Very excited for this group’s future. 💚🏔
Congrats to
@YotesBaseball
on a well-deserved ring & to all the Senior players who I spent years competing against who will be moving on. All the best fellas 🤝
JR Blaze win their final regular season games to finish the year 32-12. Excited to compete for a provincial title next weekend!
Todays Smoke Shows:
Oliver Knorn
5 IP / 1 H / 0 R / 3 Ks
Luke Laird
3 for 4 + 2 SBs
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
Electric home opener for 18U AAA Chilliwack Cougars today with 2 Ws (10-1 & 12-2) 🔥
3 years of high school & 4 years of college at Fairfield Island Park. Today coached my first home games at that field. Another moment I’ll never forget 🤞🏼Roll Cougs baby! ⚡️
Good luck to all the boys around the
@CCBaseballConf
getting their season going this weekend. Miss competing with y’all but excited to watch you carry the torch 🔥 Enjoy this time in your life & go get yourself a 💍
#FriendInTheIndustry
🤞🏼
JR Blaze win both games today at home (6-1 & 11-1) to improve to 19-6 on the year! 🇨🇦🔥
Today’s Smoke Shows:
Sam Sugden (
@Samsugden149560
)
3 for 6 / 2 RBI / BB
Ian Vandepol (
@_ian_vandepol
)
5 IP / 5 K / 1 BB / 1 R
@Langleyblaze
JR Blaze split the day to finish pool play at 3-1 and a semi final spot tomorrow…
Smoke shows:
Christian Pighin 🐷
3 for 5 / 2 Doubles / RBI / 3 SB
Jonny Slogocki 🐶
5 IP / 0 R / 1 BB / 1 H
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
🇨🇦
August 31st feels like New Year’s eve to me… The fall brings new teammates, a new season & new goals. Fresh start for some, redemption for others & hunger for most.
Can’t wait for the challenges September brings and what the 2022-2023 season has in store! LETS GO 🔥⚾️
Back in the win column tonight with a 5-0 victory on the road. Great energy all night & an overall team effort ⚡️🔥
Tonight’s Smoke Show: Noah Laird
1 for 2 / BB / 3 Caught Stealing 💣
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
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@PrepBaseballBC
The stigma around athlete/student-athlete mental health needs to stop. Mental health is real and something NOBODY should not be criticized for.
It is okay to struggle. Let’s stop “toughing it out” and start talking it out.
#MentalHealthMatters
JR Blaze took the show on the road tonight. Great team ABs all night from the group helped fuel a 14-0 W ⚡️
Tonight’s Smoke Show: Silas Watt
2 for 3 / 3 RBI / 1 BB / 2 R / Sunset ☀️
@Langleyblaze
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@bcpbl1
👀𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 - 𝐁𝐂 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓👀
📝
'25 OF Logan Booth (
@PBR_Uncommitted
)
6-1, 212lbs
“Booth had jumped onto the scene towards the end of the 2023 season, showing his offensive upside with the current strength he
@Langleyblaze
Very excited to get going this Fall and getting to know everyone! Such a great reputation for success & culture. Gotta defend the title! 🔥