"They are three of the nicest girls that I've ever met, too, good at school and they all kind of look alike," said Jen Ferguson, who coached the Prince Albert sisters for eight seasons.
With tuition and books paid for on a half-ride scholarship, Jaclyn Bourdon has signed up for Western Nebraska Community College's two-year education program.
She hopes to teach math after graduation.
Lauren Bourdon, the oldest, already played in Nebraska and has transferred to the University of Georgia for the upcoming season.
Megan Bourdon, 16, is a lifelong catcher with one year of high school remaining. Interested in attending Western Nebraska but not yet committed, she earns pretty high praise from Ferguson.
"Megan is in my opinion probably the best midget-aged catcher in Saskatchewan," said Ferguson.
Feasting on bunts that trickle up the foul lines, Jaclyn's throwing arm is her bread and butter, which made switching to third base this year that much easier.
"I've always kind of been an infielder and I've always kind of played first base," said Jaclyn. "It's pretty much the same thing, just opposite side of the field."
Away from the watchful eye of mom and dad, is Jaclyn going to be able to cope with everyday little details such as laundry or groceries? After all, Nebraska sure isn't Saskatchewan.
"No, that's for sure. I'm a little bit nervous. I know that the coach down there takes good care of us, so I'm not worried about her," said Jaclyn.
As far as leadership goes, Jaclyn is Tonto to Megan's Lone Ranger. The youngest sister is used to making her presence heard, while Jaclyn is her quieter opposite.
"As Megan is sort of the sparkplug or kind of the voice on the field, Jaclyn is the quiet, calming effect on the field," said Ferguson.
Along with another midget Prince Albert Aces teammate, Lori Earl, Megan and Jaclyn were knocked out of provincials in July. But all three were recruited to play with the junior version of the Aces at the Western Canadian junior B women's softball championship on the weekend in Prince Albert.
The host squad claimed the Western crown Sunday at Prime Ministers' Park.
Having played at Westerns prior to this year, Megan says winning tastes better the previous result.
"I've gone to Westerns before and that's the first time I've won gold," said Megan.
by -- RICK NORTHROP, The Prince Albert Daily Herald
| Jaclyn Bourdon fields a ball at third base while helping the Prince Albert Aces win the Western Canadian junior B women’s softball championship on the weekend in Prince Albert. Jaclyn will follow her sister Lauren to Western Nebraska Community College this fall. Herald photo by Adam Hawboldt |
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