The young U12 Rookieball players are showing great improvement in their pitching and catching, while their batting and fielding have reached new levels. Some are already preparing to transition into the U14s next year, with several emerging as impressive young softballers. Lucas Weinart and Nevaeh Smith were recognised for their hard work and dedication, each receiving club awards for their efforts.
The Joeyball littlies are also stepping up and starting to show off their skills, with several preparing to join the Rookieball squad next season. For now, they're still having a great time on the diamond each week.
Dragons 10 def. Dunbar Angels 9
It was a nail-biter between the young U14 teams.
Sienna Kitto picked up two walks for the Dragons, Boyd Baxter smashed a two-bagger to centrefield, and Levi Counsell slammed a home run over centrefield. Boyd also had a strong outing on the mound, finishing with three strikeouts. Dunbar, Zac Hargraves struck out two while pitching. Amanda Martyn-Jones, Mackenzie Rumpf, and Payton Roderigue each picked up walks, while Eli Neilson had a solid hit to leftfield.
Dragonflies 12 def. Pink Hawks 5
With ten catches throughout the game, the Dragonflies led the charge.
Toni Houton had a standout performance, crossing home plate three times and taking two catches. Noah Baxter also got on base three times, though was called out for leaving early, resulting in two runs. The Pink Hawks couldn’t catch a break at bat. Angela Baker and Chelsie Goodwin took a catch each, while Angela also contributed with four assisted outs.
Young Guns 13 def. Fireballs Angels 1
Hats off to Kim Elsworthy, who scored the only run for the Fireballs. The team showed patience at the plate, picking up several walks, but runners were left stranded. Kirsty Corbett managed a catch in the field. Eli Neilson slammed a home run, bringing home two runners. Boyd Baxter and Jett Parker each crossed the plate twice. Darcy Dolgner and Peyton Baker took a catch each to help secure the Young Guns' dominant win.
Results:
North jacklin choas Angels 1 Dragons trye power 8
Dunbar Angels 9 Dragons Get the power 10
Pink Hawks 5 Dragon flies 12
Dragons Slayers 13 Storm 3
Angels fireballs 1 young guns 13
Golden oldies 3 Arch Angels 8
PM Deisel 7 Dragons BCN 8
Devils 15 Custom Angels 4
Heavy Iron Hawks 7 Augroup 0
Dr A men 7 Hells Angels 0
Dr A men 10 Allstars 0
Contributed by Cheryl Martin
Young softballers are stepping up across all levels, with Rookieball and Joeyball players showing major improvement, and standout performances lighting up the diamond in a weekend of close games and big wins. Photos supplied