Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Madison Hutchinson of the Nellie McClung Stingers fastball team in Manitou, is this week’s Tri-Star Rural High School athlete of the week. This 5’8” pitcher led the stingers team to a perfect 5-0 record and the championship of the Garden Valley Tournament in Winkler. Madison pitched 4 complete games including the tournament final. She has led the team to a 5-0 zone 6 league record as well, and is batting .370 for the season. Coach Grant Caldwell states, “Madison has had an outstanding year on the field so far. With one of our pitchers out due to injury, Madison has had to carry the load this year. She is skilled, dedicated and very competitive athlete who works hard both in practice and in games.” This grade 12 student maintains an 86% average, while also participating in track & field.