North Dufferin Baseball League - EST. 1930

Knights win tournament

The New Lowell Knights won their Canada Day weekend tournament on June 29, 2025. Pictured back row from left, Pete Kinghan, Todd Patton, Chris Rettie, Mack Morrish, Nic Guthrie, Todd VanLieshout, Jesse McIntyre. Front row from left, Josh Hanley, Zakery Hayward, Kurt Roy, Chris Greer, Brandon Norrie, Nick Hodgson, Tanner Zeggil, Seth Walker. (David Anderson Photo)

June 30, 2025

The New Lowell Knights took home first place in their Canada Day weekend tournament with a commanding 13-2 victory over the Dufferin-Simcoe Braves in the championship game.

The Knights and Braves met in the championship game Sunday with New Lowell scoring four runs in the first inning followed by six in the second. In the third, they plated two more runs and tacked on another in the fifth for good measure.

Dufferin-Simcoe scored one run in the second and a home run from Chad Purchase added another on the scoreboard.

The consolation game followed a similar pattern, with the Barrie Angels outperforming the Mansfield Cubs in a 9-0 shutout.

The eight-team tournament which started Friday evening was delayed Saturday morning when overnight rain soaked the diamond. Thanks to the hard work of the Knights' crew, all Saturday games were played and Sunday's schedule proceeded without a hitch.

Tournament awards included Eric Lanoue of the Barrie Angels, who was named Best Pitcher after throwing a no-hitter over six innings with nine strikeouts in Sunday's game.

Best Batter honours went to Chad Purchase of the Dufferin-Simcoe Braves, who went 5-for-9 with five runs scored including two home runs.

Josh Hanley of the Knights was named Tournament MVP after going 4-for-9 with three runs scored including two home runs.

Tournament Scores:

Lisle 10 - Mansfield 2
DS Braves 8 - Creemore 5
New Lowell 9 - Orillia 1
Owen Sound 6 - Barrie 5
Mansfield 2 - Creemore 0
DS Braves - 10 Lisle 9
Barrie 9 - Orillia 0
New Lowell 5 - Owen Sound 4
Barrie 9 - Mansfield 0 (Consolation Final)
New Lowell 13 - DS Braves 2 (Championship)

Knights Host Tournament June 27-29

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June 22, 2025

The 2025 New Lowell Knights baseball tournament showcases eight teams in the three day event from June 27 to 29.

The Knights are joined by the Owen Sound Baysox, Dufferin-Simcoe Braves, Creemore Padres, Lisle Astros, Barrie Angels, Orillia Majors, and Mansfield Cubs.

Opening action begins on Friday night with a game at both the New Lowell and Lisle diamonds.

Friday, June 27
Game 1: 6:15 PM @ Lisle — Lisle Astros vs. Mansfield Cubs
Game 2: 6:15 PM — Dufferin-Simcoe Braves vs. Creemore Padres

Saturday, June 28
Game 3: 9:00 AM — New Lowell Knights vs. Orillia Majors
Game 4: 11:00 AM — Owen Sound Baysox vs. Barrie Angels
Game 5: 1:00 PM — Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2
Game 6: 3:00 PM — Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2

Sunday, June 29
Game 7: 9:00 AM — Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4
Game 8: 11:00 AM — Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 3
Game 9: 1:00 PM — Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 7 - Consolation Championship
Game 10: 3:00 PM — Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 8 - Championship

2025 New Lowell Knights Tournament Schedule (PDF)

2025 All-Star Game Cancelled

June 10, 2025

The North Dufferin Baseball League has cancelled the 2025 All-Star Games originally scheduled for July 5, due to the inability to secure a host for both the senior and junior division matchups.

The All-Star Games have long been a highlight of the league's summer schedule, offering a showcase of player talent, sportsmanship and baseball excellence. Despite efforts to explore alternative arrangements, the league executive determined the cancellation was the most viable option this year.

This marks the first cancellation of the All-Star Game since 2001, excluding years impacted by extraordinary circumstances - namely, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The games were also rained out in 2013.

"We understand the disappointment this may bring to players, coaches, and fans," said president Jarrett Vanderpost. "The All-Star Games are a cherished tradition, and this decision was not made lightly. We look forward to continuing the tradition next season."