The Kamloops NorthPaws are off to Vancouver Island to continue a six game road trip after dropping two of three in Wenatchee. Kamloop sits in last position in the North Division for the second half of the WCL season at 6-10, 4.5GB
KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops NorthPaws are off to Vancouver Island to continue a six game road trip after dropping two of three in Wenatchee. Kamloop sits in last position in the North Division for the second half of the WCL season at 6-10, 4.5GB.
Up next, the Paws are in the provincial capital for a weekend set in Victoria against the HarbourCats. Victoria is 7-8 in the second half, 4th spot in the North Division.
Kamloops is set to return home to Dearborn Ford Field at NorBrock Stadium on Tuesday, July 30 as they welcome the Bellingham Bells to the Tournament Capital.
GAME 1
The Wenatchee AppleSox dominated the opening game of the three game set on Tuesday night south of the border as they beat the NorthPaws 15-0.
Aidian Dougherty led the way for Wenatchee with a 3-3 night at the dish, also walking twice and driving home 6 RBI in the win. Matthew Henning, Evan Cloyd, James Castagnola, and Cannon Peery all added a pair of RBI each.
The Kamloops NorthPaws managed just four hits in the loss, with two coming from All-Star Joey Rico.
Sawyer Jensen got tagged with the loss, allowing 6ER, 8H, 2BB over 3.0IP.
Quincy Vassar got the win, pitching 6.0IPm 4H, 6K, 0ER.
GAME 2
The Paws returned serve in the middle game of the set, scoring eight runs in the first two innings en route to a 9-3 win.
The combo of Cade Webber, 5.0IP, 4H, 3ER, 7K, who picked up the win, and Lucas Smith, 4.0IP, 1H, 4K, 0ER, who earned the save, pitched a stellar game for Kamloops.
The offense came to play with Jacob French leading the way from the leadoff spot in the order. French had 3 hits in the victory to bring his average on the season to .330.
Along with French, Joey Rico, Michael Weber, and Anthony Setticasi had an RBI in the win. Only four of the nine runs for Kamloops in the game scored via an RBI.
Hunter Gibson was credited with the loss, pitching 1.1IP, 8R, 5ER, 5H.
GAME 3
The rubber match was the closest of the series with both teams holding leads, before the AppleSox scored the winning run in the 8th inning to take the game 5-4 and win the series 2 games to 1.
Kolby Lukinchuk got the start for the Paws, 7.0IP 5H 4R 3ER earning a no-decision.
After allowing a run in the first, Kamloops struck for two in the second to take a 2-1 lead. The Paws would lead the game again at 4-2, before the AppleSox scored three unanswered in the late innings to win. The winning run was scored on a sac-fly from Brady Bean.
Andrew Monson earned the win pitching the final 3 innings of the contest.
Dylan Betancourt took the loss after pitching 0.1IP, 1ER. 2BB.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Friday, July 26 at Victoria, 6:30 first pitch Saturday, July 27 at Victoria, 6:30 first pitch Sunday, July 28 at Victoria, 1:00 first pitch Monday, July 29 – Off-Day Tuesday, July 30 vs Bellingham, 6:35 first pitch Wednesday, July 31 vs Bellingham, 6:35 first pitch Thursday, August 1, vs Bellingham, 6:35 first pitch Friday, August 2, vs Kelowna, 6:35 first pitch (Fan appreciation night) Saturday, August 3 @ Kelowna, 6:35 first pitch Sunday, August 4 vs Kelowna, 2:05 first pitch
FOR MEDIA REQUESTS Jenna Forter General Manager Kamloops NorthPaws p. 250-200-1415 www.northpawsbaseball.ca
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!
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.
Catcher Jacob Silva is one of four more returning players for 2026 announced by the HarbourCats today (Photo: Christian J. Stewart)
December 10, 2026
For immediate release
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 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.
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