Jordan Emick
There is a specific kind of magic that happens on a fastball diamond when a group of athletes decides that they simply refuse to be defeated. This past weekend, the St. George Aces showed that grit, heart, and an unbreakable team spirit are the true foundations of championship-caliber ball.
Heading into the 2026 U20 Eliminations, the challenge was clear: a grueling schedule of six high-stakes games in just three days. It is one thing to play; it is another thing entirely to compete at an elite level while battling physical exhaustion and the mental pressure of a win-or-go-home tournament.
Yet, when the pressure was at its peak, the Aces didn't just meet the moment—they owned it. Each inning served as a testament to the team’s determination. From the first pitch to the final out, the "will to win" was evident in every dive, every hard-earned walk, and every clutch defensive play. Even when the odds were stacked against them, the Aces leaned on one another, refusing to back down and continuing to fight until the very last frame.
By securing second place in a hard-fought weekend, the St. George Aces have punched their ticket to Nationals in Carp.
Walking onto the field in Carp to represent Ontario as Team ON2 is not just a badge of honor; it is a reflection of the months of sweat, early mornings, and collective sacrifice that this roster has put in. This team has proven that they belong among the best in the country, and they are ready to show the rest of Canada exactly what St. George grit looks like.
Beginning tomorrow, the weekly broadcast of Kitchener Fastball League action on Rogers TV (Cable 20) will air at 9 p.m., not 8 p.m. as has been the case for the first four weeks on the season. This programming change will remain in effect for future weeks until further notice.
The first four broadcasts have featured some great ball and we're excited to continue working with Rogers TV to bring competitive fastball to a wider audience, beginning with tomorrow's match-up...
READ MORE »| Team | G | W | L | T | P | W% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 0.615 |
| Predators | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0.500 |
| Aces | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0.583 |
| Selects | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0.500 |
| Name | Team | HR |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Zettle | Smoke | 3 |
| Shea Simmons | Aces | 3 |
| Colby Ricketts | Kings | 2 |
| Ian Bear | Predators | 2 |
| Liam Wood | Smoke | 2 |
| President | Mack Smith |
| Vice President | Matt McLaren |
| Treasurer | Dwight Zinger |
| Director of League Relations | Joel Fleming |
| Director of Communications | Trevor Botting |
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| Blank Roster Form |