The Okotoks Dawgs make their way to Medicine Hat Wednesday as they open the 2016 WMBL season on the road against the Mavericks.

Pitcher Graeme Cherry is an Okotoks native, and Dawgs Academy Alumnus, who says he's proud to be able to pull on a Dawgs uniform this season.

"It means a lot. It's great to put on this jersey. It means the team has a lot of faith in us, and they always want to bring us back. And it shows how much the program has brought college players together."

Infielder Peter Hutzel is the other Okotoks born player on roster.

The Dawgs play their home opener Friday night when the Fort McMurray Giants come to town.