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 kept the atmosphere bouncing with an eclectic selection of tunes which shuddered the windows of Conniburrow residents. Jake Clarke impressed everyone with his announcing skills and is now available to hire for weddings and
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, the Hornets batting proved the difference – despite the usual excellent fielding from pitcher Laura Thompson, and some of the best first base work of the season by MVP Hannah West. Helped by fellow MVP in right field, t
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 in to the game, the Lakers knew it was do or die and captain Sam Gibson spurred on her troops with what can best be described as a ‘motivational message’ to the team Whatsapp group. The early innings were dominated by the
