Imps shine at Gauteng awards held at Emperors

The Edenvale Imps teams were announced the winners of the U10, U12 and U19 league titles at the Gauteng Province Baseball Council (GPBC) awards at Emperors Palace on March 17.

The Imps further received the U10 GPBC plate cup, while the Benoni Indians Cherokees won the cup competition.

The Vaal Dodgers took the plate cup in the U12 division and Alexandra the U15 plate honours.

The Boksburg Cardinals capped off their successful season after being named Club of the Season. The team ended their dominant season with two league titles and two GPBC cup trophies.

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They won the U15 league and cup, clinched the U12 cup and won the U10 league to end the year with four trophies.

The GPBC president, Dean McKinnon, said they held the ceremony to honour junior players for exceptional performances and commitment during the season.

“The event served as a celebration of the commitment and effort put in by all teams in the province. The Cardinals were awarded for their exceptional performance during the season and commitment to the sport,” said McKinnon.

Helga Teixeira, Dennis Birkett-Sharp, Gamied Boomgaard, and Lesley Cook received lifetime membership awards for their dedication to the development of baseball in the country.

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In addition, the players representing the province at inter-provincial championships in Gqeberha received their provincial caps.

The scorers, umpires, coaches and parents were also honoured, showcasing the importance of teamwork and support in the baseball community, said McKinnon.