Warrior Zanette shuts down foes

The Richmond Warriors are going to the district playdowns.

The ‘88 girls’ fastball team posted back-to-back shutouts over the ‘86 Expos and ‘88 Royals last week to reach the Midget C Division District 6 playdowns June 11 and 12 at London Park. The ‘86 Dynamos will also represent Richmond at the championships.

A 7-0 win over the Expos was a rematch of a house final played earlier in the year. This time, the Warriors played solid team defence and got shutout pitching from Jessica Zanette. Catcher Shannon Painter called a good game and drove in the winning run.

A tight one-run game was broken in the bottom of the sixth when the Warriors scored four runs on a two-out rally. Julie Page, Kelly Shimizu, and Annie Newman (two RBI) brought in key runs. Stephanie Dodge, Jennifer Hillier, Andrea Hillier and Kylie Brookes also made several memorable defensive plays.

Painter, Newman, Kaitlyne Mark and Jennifer Kwan were absent for the game against the Royals, but Katie Kirkpatrick and Nicole Thibeault provided up to be up the challenge. Danielle Fee of the ‘89 Majik was also asked to play up for the game.

Richmond athletes ranked highly heading into meet

Richmond will be well-represented at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.

Several locals are among the favourites in various events.

Chelsea Payne of R.C. Palmer Secondary is the top-ranked athlete in the girls’ shot put (10.99 metres), the discus (38.01 metres), and second in the hammer (47.43 metres).

Angus Taylor of Vancouver College heads into the meet as the top-ranked boys’ shot putter, and third-ranked in the hammer throw, while Matthew McNair’s Adam Dunfee is third-ranked in the 1500 metre race walk.