{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-news-post-js","path":"/news/2026-04-14-dawgs-sign-forno-pare-lehnert-bolster-pitching-staff","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The Okotoks Dawgs have added more depth to their pitching staff ahead of the upcoming season, announcing the signings of three right-handed arms: Brody Forno, Jerome Pare, and Evan Lehnert.</p>\n<p>Forno returns from Campbellsville University for another run at the WCBL championship, bringing experience in multiple roles to the Dawgs deep and talented pitching staff.</p>\n<p><span\n      class=\"gatsby-resp-image-wrapper\"\n      style=\"position: relative; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 1080px; \"\n    >\n      <a\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-link\"\n    href=\"/static/558d59c4592b22d107fc124d1be1f083/302a4/forno-signed.png\"\n    style=\"display: block\"\n    target=\"_blank\"\n    rel=\"noopener\"\n  >\n    <span\n    class=\"gatsby-resp-image-background-image\"\n    style=\"padding-bottom: 133.3984375%; 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