Squaws and Roadrunners in Port Lincoln softball final
SQUAWS have had a strong season with coaches Tom Hull and Jac Hage having the experience to take their team to another possible flag. New players and a few position shifts means there is versatility in this team, but they know that they must never rest on their laurels as Roadies also have the skills and passion for a perfect duel.
SQUAWS TEAM
Alana Jantke: Pitcher. This girl is not only the dream player on paper, she is the goods on that diamond every time she takes the field. This season's A grade best and fairest, she inspires her team and get the job done. Sliding guru and brings the hitting stick locked and loaded, Roadies have to be quick to put the breaks on.
Ella Blewit: Catcher. Directs play perfectly from behind the plate and has total trust from her pitcher. Passionate captain who is naturally skilled in all aspects of softball. If you want to steal a base, expect to be handcuffed. Knows the play before it has happened, heart as big as Phar Lap.
Kimberley Simes: First Base. Always keen to do things perfectly and has mad natural glove ability. Known to pick up those rotter bounce balls like a dob of butter to make the necessary out. Can make the outfielders sweat bullets with well-placed safe hits.
Quinishia Skinn: Second Base. "Quinny" has been a gun pick up for Squaws this season. So much natural talent in the batter's box and on the field. Has the ability to bamboozle her opponents with phenomenal glove work and leg speed. Amazing attitude for a youngster and knowledge way beyond her years.
Shyanne McDonald: Had a bad trot with her knee for a while, then got mega fit and now "Hollywood" can spin on a dime. Known to have a built-in bazooka that can launch out to sea when she gets onto the right ball in the batter's box. Superb glove skills means she mops up anything in her radius around third base.
Jennie-Lee Te Wano: Short stop: People put their lunch down to watch this legend field a ball and nail it for the out. Unimaginable arm stretch and can read the ball off the ground like a picture book. She is batting better than ever with great averages that have helped bring the runs in. Squaws stalwart and just as passionate now as she was when she scored her first premiership.
Claire Norsworthy: Left field. Having a cracker season. "Clangers" picks up her ammo prior to a match as she knows she is going out firing. This season's A grade best and fairest runner-up and there are reasons why. Can gobble up any outfield ball within a 10-mile radius and just loves to launch massive bombs from the batter's box.
Jacinta Packer: Centre field. This girl was born with softball genes and great sporting ability. Was known to "save the day" in the first final by impeccable outfielding prowess. If you think you've hit a ball safe near her you've got another thing coming. Lightning speed between bases, you'll be hard up to hunt her down. Will be keen for a Squaws premiership and is well loved by the whole club.
Anna Te Wano: Right Field. Junior best and fairest this year, Anna is coming leaps and bounds as she enters the senior arena. Getting the hunger in her veins (just like her mum) Anna is gaining great experience from her mentors.
Tianna Boyce: Right Field. Easing her way into the A grade side, Tianna is proving she has the skills to take it to the best. Has been batting well and improving on good averages. Will be moving away for Uni this year so no doubt hungry for an A grade flag send off.
Acacia Boyce: Learning the ropes in senior games. Acacia has been able to help out when Squaws have needed and is showing natural abilities and desire to become a great senior softballer.
Brave to take on the big girls, Acacia is already proving her worth in leg speed and great batting.
Kayla Perry: Great allrounder who is able to slip in anywhere and give it a crack. May be moving away this year and Squaws will be missing the ability Kayla has to be very versatile.
Special mention to Karen Hardy who has helped her girls get into the final but is dealing with an injury. Massive passionate heart for her club and is always there to back her team up.
Road Runners
Tanya Habner: Could be an A grade pitcher any day of the week and will slot in with ease. Might hit 37 foul balls along the way but can always find the gaps.
Amelia Rusden: A great young catcher who knows where to ask for the ball. Can pick off a runner at 2 nicely.
Brooke Neindorf: the Backbone of the team cleaning up everyone's mess on and off the field. The biggest heart in Softball and bats just the same.
Tegan Newman: The unconventional batter. What she lacks in height she makes up for in determination. Can play anywhere she is needed.
Bronwyn Warland: Loves a strike out. Helps to sweep up in the outfield and loves an out at first.
Charmaine Cross: She still has it in her and we are glad she decided to "fill in" - can fill a gap better than Selleys.
Airlie O'Brien: has had a cracking couple of weeks at short stop and some nice hits to bring runners around.
Kahsha Judge: Young rising star who has stepped up to senior softball with some great fielding and some nice hits. A big future in A grade.
Tessa Rusden: Runner-up association best and fairest. Lead off batter who sweeps at centre field to take some Wiley catches.
Has a long reach in the field as well as the batters box.
Milly Morton: Can smash a ball and change a match with one hit. Four kids? You would never know!
Dianne Mccouiag: Has been unlucky with injuries this year but great to have her back at the club. A strong throw from third.
Michael Regan: Many years of experience and has all the right advice. The club loves having him involved. Loves a jig.