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The defending B.C. champion Kelowna Sun Devils are entering their fourth season on the provincial midget circuit, while the fledgling COMBA (Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association) Sun Devils are making their debut.
With more players than ever coming out for fall and winter camps, the Sun Devils saw it as an opportunity to give more local talent the chance to play at the AAA level.
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Both Sun Devils clubs kick off the new season this weekend in Vernon. Kelowna will take on the host Canadians for one game on Saturday, while COMBA meets Vernon for a doubleheader the following day.
The Kelowna and COMBA team will meet head on for the first time Wednesday night at Edith Gay Park in a 6 p.m. start.
The Kelowna Sun Devils will host their home opener on Saturday, April 21 against North Island.
Prior to the first game, at around 11: 30 a.m, the Sun Devils will hold a ceremony to unveil a championship board, featuring the names of the players and coaches who were on the 2017 club.
The board will be installed on the clubhouse at Edith Gay Park.
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