Over the Easter long weekend, Mackay softball players headed off to the state championships, with only a few having ever previously been part of a representative team. The boys were excited and played their hearts out all weekend, finishing in fourth place and earning a spot in the play-off for the President’s Cup.
There were smiles all around as they pulled off a strong win against Rockhampton, 13-3. A huge congratulations to the young lads and officials on their victory.
Once the boys returned home, the Queensland Under-14 Thunder squad was named, with Boyd Baxter, Eli Nielsen, Connor Doolan, and Levi Counsell all selected for the squad – giving the young players even more reason to celebrate.
A smile was also on the face of Mackay’s only female representative, Mackenzie Rumpf, who joined the Rockhampton team to compete at the Under-14 Girls Championship. Mackenzie was part of the winning team, taking out the girls’ under-14 title – congratulations, Macca!
While the players were out doing their thing, Emmett Counsell was doing his – umpiring games all weekend. Congratulations to Emmett on passing his Level 2 umpiring accreditation, a great achievement.
The action doesn’t stop there, with the May Day Carnival set to hit off this long weekend, from 3rd to 5th May. Teams from across the state will be attending, with five A Men’s, five A Ladies’, and seven B Ladies’ teams competing.
Games start at 8am on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, continuing into the night each day, with the grand final scheduled for 1pm on Monday afternoon.
Entry is free to come along and watch some – or all – of the games. Grab lunch from the canteen, sit back, relax, and enjoy some great softball action. You might even catch up with some old faces!
What: May Day Softball Carnival – top teams from across Queensland battle it out.
When: 3–5 May, 2025. Games from 8am daily, grand final 1pm Monday.
Where: Mackay Softball Association fields.
Entry: Free for spectators.
Mackay’s young softballers impressed at the state championships, celebrated state squad selections, and are now gearing up to host the May Day Carnival from 3–5 May. Photos supplied
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