Panthers dominate Blackheath, Falcons down Dolphins in softball action

Lonwabo Marele|Published 3 weeks ago

Falcons pitcher Marissa Phillips on the attack against Belhar Dolphins in the Ladies Major League. Falcons won 22-6. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

There were big wins for Panthers, Falcons and Westridge Yankees in the Cape Town Softball Association in Athlone this past weekend.

Panthers Softball Club, from Plumstead, beat Blackheath 17-0 in the Ladies First Division.

Panthers are second on the log and are fighting for promotion into the Ladies Major League.

Panthers second team, however, were defeated 7-18 by Blackheath.

Meanwhile, Falcons Softball Club beat Belhar Dolphins 22-6 in the Ladies Major League. Falcons second team also won 11-10 against a stubborn Tantasport.

Westridge Yankees walked away 5-1 victors against the Ladies Major League log-leaders, Lavender Hill.

After nine innings of action, Yankees’ First Division team won 19-2 against Lavender Hill.

Matches from the juniors right up to the seniors will continue on Saturday February 15 and Sunday February 16, at the Turfhall sports complex.

Panthers Cyrilene Clarke enjoyed a good day of pitching for Panthers Softball Club despite a 7-18 defeat to Panthers in the third division. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Kim Knoop goes full swing for the Westridge Yankees. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Kelly Van Niekerk times the ball just right for the Westridge Yankees during their 5-1 win against Lavender Hill. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Belhar Dolphins Softball Club’s Joanne Groenewald hits a home run against Falcons. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Pitcher Jordin Jacobs focused for Lavender Hill Softball Club. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Westridge Yankees’ Kristan Green safely makes it to base as Lavender Hill’s Stacy Barnes prepares to receive the ball. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Panthers first side won 17-0 and their second team lost 7-18 at the weekend. The first team side sits second on the log with promotions coming up for the Ladies Major League. Picture: Supplied