KWAZULU-NATAL raked in three podium finishes at the 40th annual Gordon Monk Softball Tournament in Kempton Park at the weekend.
It is the second largest tournament in the country and eight provinces competed in the event.
The KZN men’s A team played Tshwane in a nail-biting final. The KZN team pipped their opposition 7 – 6 in the last innings thanks to a two-run homerun by Javier Frost. The local team won the A division.
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The KZN men’s B team excelled as well but unfortunately lost to Ekurhuleni in the B division final.
The KZN Ladies showed a lot of character and spirit and claimed third place. The team will also compete at the national championships in March.
Javier Frost was awarded the Most Valuable Player in the men’s A division and Cameron Dubber was awarded Best Pitcher in the men’s B division.
If you are interested in playing club softball, contact the provincial league co-ordinators Paul Whitfield at whitfield@saol.com or Nicole Williams at nicolle@cadplastics.co.za.
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