Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Abbey Sager
This 5’8” short stop and pitcher helped the Thunder earn a wildcard entry to the Provincial Fastpitch Championship by striking out 7 batters for a 4-2 win in the wildcard game. At Provincials she was named Player of the Game twice and was selected to the Provincial All-Star team. That same week she competed in the Zone 4 Track & Field Championships placing third in Javelin and helping lead her 4X100m relay team to victory, and qualifying for the Milk Provincial Track & Field Championships. Coach Nicole Rutledge states, “Abbey is a playmaker. She gets the job done and has a fantastic skill-set and heart for the game. Her leadership has helped the team immensely with their success this season”.
This grade 10 student maintains a 91% average, while also participating in volleyball, track & field, and golf.