Jason Hanes, coach of the Windsor Knights, said his team is ready and excited for some intense competition.
“We want to have good games against everybody and want them to finish in the top two or three and have a good season,” Hanes said.
The coach said they have some fresh blood on the team this year, and are hoping that will help in their quest for a playoff spot.
“We’re hoping to use the experience of the players who have been here for a long time to help out the new guys,” he said. “Some of our experienced players have been with the team for 20 years.”
The Knights started their season on May 21 with two wins against the Pictou County Albions.
On May 28, they clinched one win and one loss against the Pictou County Royals.
Hanes said the last few years has been tough in terms of recruitment, but he’s hoping to change that around with some big wins.
“We’re generating more interest by getting more young people involved,” he said. “We try hard to build a good program here.”
Hanes said their center-fielder Alex Patterson, who wears No. 5, is going to be one to watch this year.
“He took a few years off and is back this year,” he said. “He’s in the prime of his career and is a good fielder and a good batter.”
Paul Humphreys, shortstop and a veteran of the team, was also highlighted as a major player to watch.
“We want to see this league go; we’ve been here for 20 years and want to see it stick around for another 20 years,” he said.
The Noel Road Blue Jays, last year’s provincial champs, are already on Hanes’ radar as the team to beat.
Windsor also enjoys a healthy rivalry with the Hantsport Shamrocks.
Upcoming games
June 4
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: At the Albion Ball Field in Stellarton
Teams: Hantsport Shamrocks versus the Pictou County Albions
June 5
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: At the Albion Ball Field in Stellarton
Teams: Noel Road Blue Jays versus the Pictou County Albions
June 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Noel Road Ball Field in Hants County
Teams: Noel Road Blue Jays versus the Kennetcook Braves
June 11
Time: noon
Location: Noel Road Ball Field in Hants County
Teams: Sherose Island Trap Schooners versus the Noel Road Blue Jays
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Shamrock Field in Hantsport
Teams: Kennetcook Braves versus the Hantsport Shamrocks
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Tremain Crescent Ball Field in Windsor
Teams: Yarmouth Gateways versus the Windsor Knights
Jason Hanes, coach of the Windsor Knights, said his team is ready and excited for some intense competition.
“We want to have good games against everybody and want them to finish in the top two or three and have a good season,” Hanes said.
The coach said they have some fresh blood on the team this year, and are hoping that will help in their quest for a playoff spot.
“We’re hoping to use the experience of the players who have been here for a long time to help out the new guys,” he said. “Some of our experienced players have been with the team for 20 years.”
The Knights started their season on May 21 with two wins against the Pictou County Albions.
On May 28, they clinched one win and one loss against the Pictou County Royals.
Hanes said the last few years has been tough in terms of recruitment, but he’s hoping to change that around with some big wins.
“We’re generating more interest by getting more young people involved,” he said. “We try hard to build a good program here.”
Hanes said their center-fielder Alex Patterson, who wears No. 5, is going to be one to watch this year.
“He took a few years off and is back this year,” he said. “He’s in the prime of his career and is a good fielder and a good batter.”
Paul Humphreys, shortstop and a veteran of the team, was also highlighted as a major player to watch.
“We want to see this league go; we’ve been here for 20 years and want to see it stick around for another 20 years,” he said.
The Noel Road Blue Jays, last year’s provincial champs, are already on Hanes’ radar as the team to beat.
Windsor also enjoys a healthy rivalry with the Hantsport Shamrocks.
Upcoming games
June 4
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: At the Albion Ball Field in Stellarton
Teams: Hantsport Shamrocks versus the Pictou County Albions
June 5
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: At the Albion Ball Field in Stellarton
Teams: Noel Road Blue Jays versus the Pictou County Albions
June 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Noel Road Ball Field in Hants County
Teams: Noel Road Blue Jays versus the Kennetcook Braves
June 11
Time: noon
Location: Noel Road Ball Field in Hants County
Teams: Sherose Island Trap Schooners versus the Noel Road Blue Jays
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Shamrock Field in Hantsport
Teams: Kennetcook Braves versus the Hantsport Shamrocks
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: Tremain Crescent Ball Field in Windsor
Teams: Yarmouth Gateways versus the Windsor Knights
