Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

Abbey Sager

Award
Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week
Sport
Fast Pitch
Award Date
Jun 4, 2014
School
Morden Collegiate Institute
Team
Morden Thunder AAA Varsity Girls Fast Pitch 2013
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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.