In The Pilot’s Seat

Don’t bother trying to remind University of Portland Pilots right-hander William Labonté that he’s a freshman, because he doesn’t care.

And it shows.

The former Okotoks Dawgs Academy pitcher is on everyone’s radar after his outstanding start.

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Taking Note

Logan Rumberg has some lofty expectations of himself in his senior season at George Mason University.

The Dawgs Academy grad joined us recently to discuss his preparation, journaling, and a combined no-hitter he threw in March.

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1 Thru 9: Tyson Kajmowicz

It’s hard not to notice Tyson Kajmowicz.

Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 195 pounds, the 17-year-old is a towering presence on the mound for Dawgs Academy in Okotoks.

His performance on the field has landed him a commitment with Weatherford College.

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1 Thru 9: Riley Wolbeck

Riley Wolbeck might just be the human definition of the classic line, “What are they putting in the water?”

The 15-year-old Leduc native stands out in more ways than one, with a height of 6-foot-4 and weight of 220 pounds.

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Canada Leans on Alberta Arms at WBC

Alberta arms will figure prominently on Team Canada’s pitching staff at the World Baseball Classic.

With a quarter of the 16 pitchers named to the Canadian roster hailing from the province, they’ll play a key role in the success of the squad when the tournament gets underway in March.

Here is a closer look at the pitchers from Wild Rose Country …

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Stealing the Show

You would be hard-pressed to find a more memorable opening weekend of professional baseball than the one Eric Hartman had.

The St. Albert native and Dawgs Academy grad may have come back to Earth later in 2025, but he learned plenty of lessons in his first pro season.

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1 Thru 9: Matthew Tran

There’s being a pilot and then there’s being a Pilot.

Matthew Tran aspires of being both and will soon fulfill one of those dreams when he suits up for the University of Portland Pilots after he graduates high school this spring.

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