Softball Returns To The Diamond In Style

The sun was shining, and the softball fields were buzzing with energy as the season kicked off with a full day of games across all age divisions. The action began with Under 14s, followed by Joey Ball and Rookieball. After a short lunch break, the senior teams took to the diamond for their first official games of the season, many featuring a mix of fresh faces and seasoned players returning to the sport.

One such team, Angels Golden Oldies, made their mark early, defeating Young Guns 14–7. The experienced squad reminded the younger players that speed isn't everything, but rather that game knowledge can be the deciding factor.

Linda Parry, Sharon Cunningham, Tanya Bakker, and Ally Poyner each earned two walks to get on base. Tanya Bakker, along with Trish Buthke and Nirada, crossed home plate twice each, with Poyner also taking a catch.

The Young Guns showed plenty of promise, with Cooper Maluga – returning after a few years’ break – pitching a strong game and taking two catches. Boyd Baxter provided solid support on the mound, while Mackenzie Rumpf crossed home plate twice to contribute valuable runs.

Dragons Ausgroup proved too strong for Hawks Heavy Diesel, taking the win 23–10. Alex Tassen had a standout performance, launching a three-base hit to centre field and crossing home plate four times. Grant Grace matched the effort with four runs of his own, including a home run. Defensively, Grant, Russell Counsell, and Chris Mickle all took catches. For Heavy Diesel, Jack Deller stood out by scoring three runs, with Tyson Reid adding two more. Reid and Heath Taylor each took a catch.

North Jacklin Pink Hawks defeated Angels Fireballs 20–6 in a dominant display. Every player in the Pink Hawks line-up crossed home plate three times, with Darcy Dowsett and Angela Baker each crossing four times. Dowsett and Mel Reid also contributed with catches.
For Fireballs, Kim Elsworthy crossed home twice, while Kate Wood demonstrated discipline at the plate, drawing three walks. Newcomers Emma James and Kelly Tapim impressed both with the bat and in the field.

In the Under 14 division, Dragons Get the Power secured a 10–5 win over Angels Dunbar. Boyd Baxter and Levi Counsell both scored twice and pitched effectively, with Baxter notching five strikeouts. Lachie Colless delivered a strong two-base hit. For Dunbar, Zac Hargraves took the game’s only catch, while both Zac and Peyton Rodenque reached base on walks.

Results:

Get the Power -  Dunbar 10 - 5
Tyre power -  North Jacklin Chaos 7 all

North Jacklin Pink - Fireballs  20 - 6
Golden oldies Angels - young guns 14 -7
Arch Angels- Dragons Slayers  23  - 3
Storm - Dragons Flies   19 -2

Ausgroup -  Heavy Iron  23 - 10
Dragons Devils - Custom Angels  15 - 10

Bcn Dragons  - Xtreeme  3 - 4

Hells Angels - Dragons  11 - 1
Hells Angels - Allstars  9 - 0

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