The host 琉璃神社 Heat didn鈥檛 get the breaks they needed鈥攐n the field or from the weather鈥攖o challenge for the 2018 U16 provincial championship.

Despite playing four solid games over three days, the Heat settled for 10th spot out of 16 teams.

Due to the rainy weather early in the tournament, Friday afternoon鈥檚 games at High Noon Park were cancelled.

The Heat was on the field against Prince George, trailing 4-3 in the seventh inning with a runner in scoring position, when the game was called off.

琉璃神社 bounced back Saturday morning with a strong effort, resulting in a 9-7 win over the Abbotsford Outlaws. Catcher Catrina Hedin and pitcher Sheyanne Lawrence each hit home runs in the win.

In their third round robin game, 琉璃神社 took a 6-3 lead into the seventh inning with strong pitching from Toria Kover, only to suffer a heartbreaking 8-6 defeat.

In the playoff round against the South Delta Invaders, the Heat faced a strong pitcher and fell 3-1.

The PoCo Ravens captured the provincial title on Sunday, but have elected not to attend the Western Canadian U16 B Championship next month in 琉璃神社.

The second and third place teams, the View Royal Falcons and Cloverdale Fury, will compete at High Noon Park, along with the host Heat, from Aug. 9 to 12.

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