Softball

Softball

The Grand-final of the Invitational Independent Schools Softball Competition took place this past Saturday with Pymble 2, our Junior Firsts, taking part. Having won their Semi-final match against Brigidine College last weekend quite comfortably, Pymble 2 had the chance to win gold against the number one seed from PLC Sydney. After being down 3 to 1 at the end of the second innings, Pymble managed to fight back to win 7 to 4 and take home the gold medal.

Grand Final

TeamOpponentResultScore
Pymble 02PLC Sydney 2Win7 to 4
    

Grand Final Match Report

Catcher, Verity Haslam (Year 9)

On Saturday 1 April, ten excited Pymble Softballers arrived at Stanhope Gardens for the Independent Schools Grand Final against PLC Sydney.   

Dressed in red, white, and navy, with ribbons flying in their hair the team looked happy and confident. Coaches Sue, Lauren, and Dale warmed up the players, and sorted them into a batting order. Spirits were high and parents were nervous. PLC Sydney batted first but the pitching efforts of up-and-coming fast pitcher Zoe Bloom (Year 8) meant that many balls could not be hit by the opposition.

Pymble batted next and despite some great hits by Addison Hartog-Smith (Year 9) and Sienna Phair (Year 9) only one player made it home. The game was close and the Pymble dads were seen pacing on the sidelines.

PLC Sydney batted again, and the score changed. PLC Sydney were in front but, not for long. Leahara Wijesuriya (Year 7) and Holly Graham (Year 9) made some big hits. Annabel Taylor (Year 8), the fastest in the team, ran like a cheetah between bases. First baseman Ruby Watson (Year 8) and catcher Verity Haslam (Year 9) managed to get several players out with their strong throws and catching skills. Isabella Eum (Year 7) was all over second base and Akshara Bhattacharya (Year 7) was fast and awesome in the outfield.  Pymble was in the lead. The final score was 7 to 4 with Pymble crowned as the Grand-final Champions.  

Well done to all students that were involved, including Isabel Donald (Year 9), Ella Mitchell (Year 9), Eloisa Hunt (Year 9), and Sophia Wu (Year 9), who were away for the Grand-final but made significant contributions to a fantastic season!

Chris Wood

Sports Co-ordinator – Softball