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Sunday scaries avoided as the NorthPaws earn comeback victory to win the series finalie

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The Kamloops NorthPaws defeated the Victoria HarbourCats in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon by a score of 6-5. The HarbourCats scored five runs in the second inning, including a grand slam, but the NorthPaws bullpen shut the door, not allowing a hit through the final six innings. Clutch hits from right fielder Jared Hall and left fielder Cade Palkowski came up with timely hits, securing yet another series victory on home soil. The win also marked another game decided by one run.

“It’s always nice to win a series’ it would’ve been tough after this week to lose three games by one run. It’s good to be on the other side of it,” said Head Coach Riley Jepson.

The NorthPaws struck first as center fielder Connor Clark and third baseman Drew Schmidt each walked. Two runners on the NorthPaws got aggressive and attempted the double steal. A throwing error from HarbourCats catcher Tai Berezowski allowed both Clark and Schmidt to score.

Berezowski and the HarbourCats would answer in a big way, however. Three straight singles in the top of the second got Victoria on the board. Following a walk, Berezowski came to the plate with the bases loaded and no one out. The catcher got a first-pitch fastball and drove it over the fence in left field for a grand slam, putting Victoria up 5-2.

In the third, Kamloops responded with second baseman Tanner Harnback and Drew Schmidt on base. Jared Hall was at the plate with one out. The HarbourCats outfielders were shading the lefty to his pull side, and it proved to be costly as Hall sent a ball to the gap in left-center, scoring both runners and earning himself a triple.

The pitchers dominated the middle third of the ballgame. Neither team could get hits and struggled to obtain base runners until Victoria managed to mount a two-out rally in the sixth inning, loading the bases after righty Nolan Austin walked back to back and hit a batter. Austin would get a strikeout as Victoria left the bases loaded.

In the seventh, the NorthPaws also would find themselves in a bases-loaded one-out situation with Schmidt at the plate. The third baseman lined out, bringing up Hall, who once again could add to his two RBI afternoon. The right fielder sent a fly ball to left field that was caught as Kamloops left the bases juiced this time around.

In the eighth, the NorthPaws were trying to mound a two-out rally as shortstop Anthony Setticassi singled, putting a pair of runners off base. Lefty Cade Palkowski was up to bat, and Victoria brought in a left-handed pitcher to counter. The left fielder took the third pitch of the at-bat down the right field line for a stand-up double, scoring both Joey Rico and Setticassi, giving the NorthPaws the lead.

“Happy for him to have a big hit. He’s a guy who’s pinch hit in those situations before, and it was cool to see him come through,” said Jepson.

Righty Daxton Vanderkooi shut the door, securing the victory, moving the team to 12-9 on the season and fourth in the North Division, just two games back of the Bellingham Bells for the division lead.

After Saturday’s offensive woes for both teams, the runs were a welcomed sight, especially for the NorthPaws, who gave themselves more chances to score runs on Sunday.

“We would’ve liked to have scored runs when we had no outs or one out, but I’m glad we did it with two outs. Hopefully, it prepares us for more meaningful games down the stretch,” said Assistant Coach Trey Newman.

The NorthPaws will start the week at home for the first time this season, playing a three-game home series against the Kelowna Falcons. The series will feature games on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Norbrock Stadium. Seven of the team’s next eight games will be played in Kamloops after a gruelling road schedule.

“We’ve had a pretty tough schedule being on the road a lot, so it will be nice to let the guys relax and get into a bit more of a routine,” said Jepson.

There are lots of chances to get out to Norbrock stadium and see the NorthPaws battle the Falcons, Bells and Apple Sox to close out the first half of the season. If you can’t attend a game, all the action is available on West Coast League TV.

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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats WINTER and MARCH BREAK Indoor Youth Training Sessions Now Available!

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Sessions begin January 10th. Register NOW!

The Victoria HarbourCats and the Edwards Family Training Centre (EFTC) are now taking individual bookings for our Winter 2026 indoor training sessions and March Break Camps for baseball in both the 8-11 and 12-17 year old age groups.

The “Offseason Academy,” presented by The EFTC, is designed to keep athletes sharp, confident, and improving long after the final game of summer. Built for youth players who want to stay ahead of the competition, our Academy focuses not only on technical skill development but also on the physical conditioning that keeps athletes strong and game-ready.

With a lineup of specialized camps in areas such as hitting, analytics, and catching skills, athletes can train with experienced coaches, benefit from professional-level technology like HitTrax, and build the habits that matter most during the offseason.

All sessions take place in the same professional training facility used by the HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide, giving players access to a proven environment for growth and performance.

2026 WINTER Sessions Include:

Baseball, Foundations and Futures, $400, Saturdays, 9:00am- 1:00pm, January 10 – March 14th (10 Weeks). Ages 8-11: Foundations & Futures” is a high-energy baseball camp for players aged 8–11. This camp delivers professional-grade instruction in a dynamic, fun environment. It’s time to Train With Your Claws Out and carry your skills into next season. REGISTER HERE

Baseball, High Performance Prep, $300, Saturdays, 1:00-4:00, January 10 – March 14th (10 Weeks). Ages 12-17: High Performance Prep” is designed for players aged 12–17 who are ready to refine their skills and maintain peak form after summer. This camp delivers advanced instruction in a focused, competitive environment. It’s time to Train With Your Claws Out and prepare for the season ahead. REGISTER HERE

Baseball, Specialty Catching Clinic, $250, Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm, January 10 – March 14th (10 Weeks). Ages 10-17:  With a well structured 10-week program, this clinic will introduce older players to the complex world of catching with a goal of developing strong, technically sound catchers. The clinic will help build confidence, leadership, and game awareness, improve receiving, blocking, transfer speed, and throwing precision and teach advanced catchers to manage pitchers and control the game. REGISTER HERE

2026 MARCH BREAK CAMPS!

2026 March Break Camps (March 16 – 27) are also now available for registration for both the Foundations and Futures (Age 8-11) Group and the High Perofrmance Group (ages 12-17).  Players can register for full 2-week camps, or select one week or the other if they can not attend both weeks.

Foundations and Futures (Ages 8-11), 9AM to 1PM, Monday to Friday – $225 for one week camp, $400 for two week camp.
High Performance (Ages 12-17), 1:15 to 3:15PM, Monday to Friday – $125 for one week camp, $200 for two week camp

There are limited spaces in each camp so don’t delay. Register NOW!

2025 CHRISTMAS CAMPS
It is not too late to register for our 2025 Christmas Camps in all categories including fastball and softball.  Camps start December 20th! . Register NOW!

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NightOwls Resign Standouts Rohne and Florence

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Head Coach, Cody Andreychuk is proud to announce that reliever, Jakin Rohne and small ball specialist, IF, Ryder Florence will return to the Owls Nest in ’26!

Florence, who has a high baseball IQ and can play short, third, second or outfield, is a savvy, athletic baserunner with a strong arm, and a bat that finds gaps. He’s played 58 games for the NightOwls and will surpass 200 WCL plate appearances in 2026.

Rohne, an Islander, took huge steps last summer under esteemed pitching coach Gorm Heimueller. Rohne, with good breaking stuff, has developed into a starter for his CCBC program. Rohne made 14 appearances with a 2.59 ERA in 2025, taking an aggressive approach against tough WCL batters.



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Victoria HarbourCats – HarbourCats load up on catchers, add two arms — including a two-way star in Davis

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Catcher Jacob Silva is one of four more returning players for 2026 announced by the HarbourCats today (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

December 10, 2026

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VICTORIA — Under Todd Haney as Head Coach, the catching position has been an area of strength. That will continue with the 2026 edition of the Victoria HarbourCats.

Haney, entering his seventh season with the HarbourCats— sixth in the top role — is happy to be bringing back two more catchers from the 2025 team, including local product Jai Berezowski, the team leader of the CCBC Victoria Golden Tide.

Berezowski will both provide support for and learn from fellow returnees Dillon Lopez (St. Mary’s, announced previously) and Jacob Silva (UT-San Antonio), veterans who play at the NCAA D1 level. Silva can also play in the outfield.

“We will be strong behind the dish, depth not only defensively but guys who are versatile and can fill the DH role with their bat— we have other strong catchers lining up as well,” said Haney. “Jai has really grown in his time with us, and has earned trust. Dillon is all-star level and Jacob showed that same promise last year before an injury sliding hard into a base. These guys play the right way. We are very happy they wanted to come back and be HarbourCats — players love to return to Victoria.”

Local product Jai Berezowski will return for his third season as a HarbourCat in 2026 (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Silva had a home run and triple in 11 games, batting .292 and stealing four bases. He joins Lopez who hit .350 with three home runs, 18 RBIs and just 12 strikeouts in 21 regular season games, then hit .286 in the playoffs.

Also added is exciting two-way star Kade Davis, a teammate of Silva’s at UTSA — who could be one of the players to watch in the WCL in 2026 with his mound work and potent left-side bat. Davis hit .361 with five home runs at Temple College in 2025, while also throwing 54 innings including four starts, with 49 strikeouts and just 47 hits allowed. He can play the outfield or first base.

Speaking of returnees, right-hander Hudson Lance is back — he made seven appearances, five of them starts, and the best was five scoreless innings on June 19 against Nanaimo, giving up four hits. He walked only three batters in 26.1 innings as a HarbourCat.

Hudson Lance will return for his second season on the mound in 2026 (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)

Berezowski is not the only local player signed by Haney. Pitcher Garen Geoghegan, a product of the Victoria Eagles (PBL) now at Whitman, was a workhorse and strike-thrower for Eagles Head Coach Mitch Davidoff, and then helped the Victoria Mavericks to a men’s provincial title.

Berezowski hit .269 over 24 games in total, including playoffs and non-league. He mashed four home runs and his best game may have been a defensive gem when he threw out five baserunners. This will be his third season with the HarbourCats.

The list of new signees:

  • LHP/OF Kade Davis, UTSA, 6-0/175, L/L, Cedar Park, TX
  • C/OF Jacob Silva, UTSA, 5-10/210, R/R, San Antonio
  • RHP Hudson Lance, Coastal Carolina, 5-10/180, R/R, Trinity, NC
  • RHP Garen Geoghegan, Whitman, 5-10/185, R/R, Victoria
  • C Jai Berezowski, Victoria CCBC, 6-2/200, R/R, Victoria

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The Victoria HarbourCats will begin their 2026 West Coast League season in late May of 2026, with the home opener against the Edmonton Riverhawks scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Plenty of excitement is on board for 2026 including:

  • Three fireworks nights (June 6, 30 and August 3)
  • Two 11:00 AM School Spirit Games (June 4 and 18)
  • Five Family Fun Sunday Matinees (June 7, 14, 28 July 19 and 26)
  • $12 Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 16, July 2, 7, 9, 28 and 30)

Season ticket memberships, single-game tickets, 12-game flex packs (new for 2026!) and 2026 WCL All-Star Game ticket packages are now on sale for the HarbourCats 2026 season at http://harbourcats.com/tickets.

All ticket types  and team merchandise are also available at the HarbourCats office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street, Monday thru Friday, 10am-5pm from now until December 22nd.

CRAZY CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE! From now until December 23rd, select HarbourCats apparel, including replica and game-worn jerseys, is on sale for 50% off!  Load up now in time for Christmas at https://victoria-harbourcats-official.myshopify.com/collections/50-off-crazy-christmas-clearance

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