Sommer West inducted into sports hall of fame

Sommer West. Photo courtesy of Canadian Women's Hockey League.

Local resident Sommer West is an athlete for all seasons. With a record of excellence in both softball and hockey, West’s accomplishments will see her inducted into the Clarington Sports Hall of Fame this Saturday.

In softball, West was an All-Star short stop at both the 1997 and 1998 women’s Nationals. She helped earn a silver medal for Canada at the Pan Am Games in 1999, and was part of Team Canada at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She also played first base on the 2002 National Team.