Estevan Minor Baseball (EMB) wrapped up its summer season this week with an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of players, coaches, and umpires across all age groups.
“It was a hot evening, definitely reminded us of baseball season, but it was good to get together to celebrate some of the accomplishments of our teams,” said EMB treasurer Kevin Sliva. “We had a couple of teams that were provincial silver medalists this year, but it was also important to recognize individual contributions and celebrate those athletes.”
Sliva highlighted the importance of recognizing sportsmanship, noting that the Most Sportsmanlike Player award goes to “the kid that doesn’t complain, shows up every day, is nice to teammates, umpires, coaches, and spectators—everything that goes along with being a real sportsmanlike player.”
For 18U players, the Mel Murray Graduating Player Award recognizes those who have shown dedication and hard work throughout their minor baseball careers. “It honours players who are done with their minor ball careers but have contributed positively and made a long-lasting impact on minor ball,” Sliva said.
2025 Estevan Minor Baseball Award Winners
11U Teams
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Certified Energy Brewers – Coach Matt Faris: MVP Sawyer Desautels, MSP Jackson Faris (not pictured), MIP Everett Mittelholtz
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Performance Pump Brewers – Coach Michael Bawtinheimer: MVP Dominic Sliva, MSP Sawyer Simpson, MIP Declan Grimes
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Dart Services Brewers – Coach Brian Molstad: MVP Jake Biggs, MSP Talon Bourassa, MIP Carter Austin
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Murray GM Brewers – Coach Tom Moffatt: MVP Kalen Aspinall, MSP Hudson Ludwig, MIP Nevin Hunt
13U Teams
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TS&M Brewers – Coach Tommy Holden: MVPs Jack Holden & Jake Hockey, MSP Cameron Locken, MIP Eli Smith (not pictured)
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PTW Brewers – Coach Scott Lischka: MVP Aiden Ruf, MSP Kaden Short (not pictured), MIP Taylor DeConinck (not pictured)
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AAA Steel Reef Brewers – Coach Parker Cameron: MVP Ripyn Brown (not pictured), MSP Nash Cameron, MIP Hunter Nicholson (not pictured)
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15U Teams
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Sector 1 Brewers – Coach Trevor Goetz: MVP Parker Zohner (not pictured), MSP Romin Brochert, MIP Ryland Smith (not pictured)
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AA Brewers – Coach Elyse Mantei: MVP Anden Hammermeister, MSP Arvin Sangar, MIP Jackson Kennedy
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AAA SE Twins – Coach Blair Beck: MVP Tayson Tangjerd (not pictured), MSP Reagan Goudy, MIPs Jett Markoski & Corbin Beck
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18U Teams
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Surepoint Brewers – Coach Dave Lozinsky: MVP Pierce Lozinsky, MSP Keith Daae, MIP Jaxson Orsted
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AA Brewers – Coach Jeff Kuchinka: MVP Hayden Terrett, MSP Lincoln Spencer, MIP Blake Andrist
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18U SE AAA Twins – Coach Trent Dorrance: MVP Tyson Hardy (not pictured), MSP Morgan Nixon, MIP Rylan Ohnander
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Special Awards
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Mel Murray Graduating Player Award: Pierce Lozinsky (18U Brewers) & Axton Martin (18U AA Brewers)
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Kevin Culy Junior Umpire Award: Jaxson Orsted
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Bob Burns Senior Umpire Award: Kevin Sliva
While the 2025 season is officially over, EMB plans to run a fall program to provide kids with additional opportunities to play before the hockey, skating, and curling seasons begin. “We’ll run practices and possibly an exhibition game or two, just to enjoy baseball before winter sports start,” Sliva said.
Reflecting on the season, Sliva praised the baseball community for their support. “It was an excellent season for all the athletes. We had great coaches, and the support from parents, grandparents, fans, and the business community has been incredible. Without them, we wouldn’t have minor ball or the facilities we use,” he said.