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Empire Bay takes softball final

 

The Empire Bay Year 6 girls softball team took out the local final of the NSW Softball Knockout Competition at Ettalong Oval on Tuesday, March 26.

The first game was against Brisbania, with Empire Bay winning 13-7.

Olivia Dawes pitched accurately and Brooke Simpson did a superb job as catcher.

Empire Bay went on to play Woy Woy in the second round and again were successful, winning the game 19-5.

In this game, Stevie Cummins, Olivia Dawes and Bree Simpson all pitched and Brooke Simpson continued as catcher, with Dawes replacing her in that position towards the end.

The final was then held between Empire Bay and Kincumber, and again Empire Bay was successful, in an exciting match.

Bree Simpson pitched.

Dawes continued to be a consistent catcher, and Emma Mumford and Kristen Fallon did a reliable job on first base.

All the girls in the team batted consistently, with base running as one of their strengths.

Congratulations went to all team members: Kayla Arbelo, Kate Rowan, Kristen Fallon, Kimberly McKinnon, Emma Mumford, Renee Parker, Tatum Scharkie, Georgia Phillips, Bree Simpson, Olivia Dawes, Stevie Cummins and Brooke Simpson.

Mrs Kim Dawes positioned the players and selected the batting order, and her efforts proved successful.

Mrs Dawes was also thanked, along with Ms Peno, for coaching the team, and the Year 6 Empire Bay boys team was thanked for training with them.

Hannah Ray was thanked for scoring all three games with a broken wrist.

Thanks also went to Mrs Dawes, Mrs Brenda Simpson, Mrs Denise Rowan, and Mrs Michelle Simpson for helping out with transport on the day.

The player of the day voted for by all the team was Kristen Fallon, who showed tremendous improvement in her skills and who played hard, even with injuries.

School newsletter, March 27