Tugboat backs Dawgs Academy ahead of Baseball Canada nationals in Okotoks
A former coach is throwing his support behind an upcoming junior team as the national championship approaches Okotoks.
Matt Wilkinson, known locally as Tugboat, is publicly backing the Dawgs Academy squad as the team prepares to compete at the Baseball Canada national championship, part of the Road to Okotoks event.
Wilkinson, who previously coached with the Dawgs Academy program, said he expects his former team to perform well at the tournament. His comments come as Okotoks readies to host the national championship, drawing junior baseball talent from across the country.
Details on the tournament's full schedule and participating teams were not included in the available report, but the event is expected to bring heightened attention to junior baseball in the Okotoks area this summer.
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