
HORNETS GLIDE PAST D'S TO WIN IN MK SOFTBALL LEAGUE FINAL
The Homerun Hornets completed an amazing turnaround of their season to lift the first ever play off title. After three early season defeats, the Hornets looked well and truly swatted, but something stirred deep within their nest to begin a winning streak which ended in an 8-5 win over the Double D's in the final. The game was a great occasion at Conniburrow softball diamond with a number of spectators arriving to watch the action (and grab the drinks on offer). Leah Holmes ke

HORNETS SOAR INTO PLAY OFF FINAL
The Homerun Hornets have completed the greatest sporting comeback since Rocky defeated Ivan Drago in Rocky IV by beating the Towcester Tigers 11-9 in the play off decider. The Hornets were without a league win until mid-July, but have turned their season around in spectacular fashion. As always, the Hornets didn’t make it easy for themselves, falling to an early four run deficit. Some speedy running by Alex Reynolds left the Hornets in a flap and needing inspiration. However,

DOUBLE D’S DASH LAKERS' PLAY OFF DREAMS
A great catch from Craig Holmes was enough to end the Willow Lakers’ play off hopes as the first team dropped out the race – but not without a fight. The Lakers scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to claw the deficit back to 15-12, before one of the plays of the season ended the game. Lakers’ outfielder Dan Pritchard’s excellent line drive was just too close to Holmes and the Lakers’ dreams of reaching the final disappeared into his outstretched glove. Going i