The Coquitlam Classics defeated the Richmond Islanders 3-2 to advance in the playoff round of the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park.Lathanuel Filliol Photography
The Coquitlam Classics 2008 fastpitch team welcomed 16 of B.C.'s best to Mundy Park this past weekend — and managed to keep some of the hardware at home.
Despite losing their final game, the red and black squad claimed bronze at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships on Sunday, July 21, after battling to the very end in the double-knockout playoff round.
The Classics finished with a 6-3 record on home soil, including a 3-1 record in round-robin play.
The format saw the local athletes settle for third place after the final out, falling 5-2 to the Abbotsford Outlaws. The Ladysmith Chargers won the provincials banner with a 4-2 victory over Abbotsford.
Coquitlam entered provincials with a 15-5 regular-season record.
The Tri-City Titans finished fourth in round-robin play, while the Port Coquitlam Ravens ended in 12th place by the end of the three-day tournament.
The Coquitlam Classics won bronze at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships, hosting the three-day tournament at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
The Coquitlam Classics at the plate during a game at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
A big wind-up from the Coquitlam Classics pitcher during a game at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
The Coquitlam Classics meet up at the pitcher's mound to discuss strategy during a game at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
The Coquitlam Classics won bronze at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships, hosting the three-day tournament at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
The Coquitlam Classics in action during a game at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
A big wind-up and a hurl from the Coquitlam Classics pitcher during a game at the 2024 Softball BC U17B provincial championships at Mundy Park. By Lathanuel Filliol Photography
