Lower Mainland Pitcher Named Top Player at National Tournament
The team finished 7-0 and outscored opponents 35-12 after shutting out the Fraser Valley Fusion in the gold-medal game.
- On August 2, 2026, in Fredericton, the Cloverdale Fury won the U15 Girls Canadian Fastpitch Championship by shutting out the Fraser Valley Fusion 2-0, capping an undefeated 7-0 tournament run.
- After narrowly missing national qualification last year, the team approached this season with a clear mission; head coach Shannon Maion noted the squad, which has played together since U11, entered ranked fifth.
- Pitcher Vivianne Clarke earned Playoff MVP, striking out 64 batters over 34 innings, while teammates Natalie Maion and Hailey Correia secured All-Star Outfielder and Catcher of the Tournament awards respectively.
- Celebrating the victory, team parent Ryan Weber praised the squad's "commitment to hard work, team resiliency, and support for one another," noting they outscored opponents 35-12.
- This championship win cements the legacy of a group that has grown together since childhood, serving as inspiration for young athletes in Maple Ridge to pursue their own sporting dreams.
2 Articles
2 Articles
Cloverdale Fury win U15 national fastpitch championship
The Cloverdale Fury are national champions. The 2011A Cloverdale Fury shutout the Fraser Valley Fusion (2-0) in the gold medal game to win the 2026 U15 Girls Canadian Fastpitch Championship Aug. 2 in Fredericton, NB. Over the course of the tourney, the girls battled through some close games, including four decided by two runs or less. Led by head coach Shannon Maion, the team’s efforts earned them an impressive 7-0 record. They outscored opponen…
Lower Mainland pitcher named top player at national tournament
A Maple Ridge pitcher was awarded top honours at the U15 Women’s Canadian Fastpitch National Championships in Fredericton, NB, after her team took the gold medal. Vivianne Clarke, with the Cloverdale Fury 2011A team, pitched an impressive 64 strikeouts in 34 innings, and had a 0.00 Earned Run Average for the playoff round, earning her the award of Overall Top Player of the tournament. The 15-year-old said the games went really well for her team …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
