Thunder U13 dominate long weekend fastpitch tourney in South Surrey
Published 2:30 pm Monday, May 25, 2026
It was a fantastic long weekend for competitive fastpitch for South Surrey White Rock Minor Softball Association’s Thunder 2013 team.
They completed a dominant four-day run at the White Rock Renegades Pride and Power Tournament, defeating the White Rock Renegades 2013 in last Monday’s (May 18) U13A championship final at Softball City.
The Pride and Power Tournament, widely regarded as one of British Columbia’s premier girls’ fastpitch events, is known for its elite competition and multi division format, SSWEMSA president Thomas Bell said in an email, adding this year’s U13A division featured 12 strong teams from across the province, but in the end, it was two South Surrey teams — Thunder 2013 and the Renegades 2013 — who rose above the field. Both teams entered the championship game undefeated, but under head coach Stefan Durston, Thunder 2013 delivered a near-flawless tournament, delivering a complete performance in the final to secure a 9-2 victory and the tournament title, Bell noted.
Thunder’s offence ignited early and stayed hot throughout the game, led by a standout performance from Paisley Angus, who went four-for-four with singles in the first, third, fourth and sixth innings. She also stole two bases, setting the tone for Thunder’s aggressive approach.
Renegades opened the scoring in the top of the second, but Thunder responded immediately, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to tie the game 1-1.
The turning point came in the third inning, Bell continued. With one on, Adella Taillefer launched a two-run home run to centre field, breaking the tie and energizing the Thunder dugout. Moments later, Anwin Mills singled to extend the lead to 4-1.
In the circle, Isha Hundal set the tone early, striking out six and allowing just one run over three innings, while Katie Durston entered in relief and continued to keep the Renegades’ bats quiet.
Thunder totalled 13 hits in the game; Taillefer and Mills each drove in two runs, while Durston added two hits of her own, helping maintain steady offensive pressure.
With the 9-2 win, Thunder 2013 completed the tournament with a perfect record — and one of the most dominant statistical performances in recent Pride and Power history, said Bell, who reflected on the significance of the moment for the association and the community.
“Watching Thunder this weekend was something special. Most of these players and coaches have been with us since they first joined our Learn to Play program, and seeing how far they’ve come — the confidence, the skill, the teamwork — it makes all of us incredibly proud,” he said. “To have two South Surrey teams in the final shows the strength of our local community and the commitment of our families, volunteers and coaches. The future is bright for softball in South Surrey.”
Thunder 2013 now adds a prestigious Pride and Power championship to their growing list of accomplishments — a testament to their preparation, development and relentless play over four days of elite competition.
Note: The photo is of Katie Durston and Head Coach Stefan Durston. The other photo is a the Thunder 2013A team with their medals.