Page 142 - 2016 Yearbook

FirstsSoftball

T he First softball team is undergoing a period of rebuilding Congratulations to Sophie Atherden and Ellie McLean who were
selected as representatives in the AGSV team against the APS
with only four of the previous team members eligible to play.
Six new members were inducted including four year 7s and a team. Sophie was fittingly named ACK’s best and fairest and just
year 8. Leaders Sophie Atherden (captain) and Ellie McLean (vice- as deserving was Ellie who received the coach’s award.
captain) shared their game experience with the newies and were Congratulations to Vicki Devine who coached the Open second
supported by Florence McKay and Nikola Knight-Martin. team to a most successful season with eight wins and one loss.
The season started with a win against Peninsula which gave us Highlights included a home run with loaded bases and a triple
great encouragement to face the rest of the season. play. Well done to all involved.
Our second game was close, with PEGs winning by just two runs. Rachael Harris coached the Intermediate C team and was justly
Unfortunately, the next five games didn’t go our way, mainly due proud of their performance. They played nine games, winning
to our inexperienced young team. five convincingly and losing three.
Towards the end of the season we had a close game against Thanks to Vicki Devine, Rachael Harris and Lauren Parkinson for
Carey losing by only three runs. Our final game was against their continued support of softball through their coaching and
Wesley who were two games clear of all the teams on the ladder. imparting of knowledge and skills to improve the performance
We were not daunted by the prospect, ACK put up a valiant team of all players. Thanks also to our regular umpires and sports
effort to finish the season with a fighting three runs to 21. coordinator Jade Rose; without them the games would not go
It is with anticipation of future seasons we remember that “from ahead.
little things big things grow”. Debbie Blackall – coach

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