Devonshire Rovers down Battswood in softball knockouts

Lonwabo Marele|Published 2 weeks ago

Devonshire Rovers’ Anthea Smith in action in the Cape Town Softball Association’s knockout semi-finals. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Devonshire Rovers beat Battswood Softball Club 7-8 in Athlone to progress to the Cape Town Softball Association’s knockout semi-finals.

Rovers’ women’s team will meet the new champions of the ladies first division, Westridge Yankees, in the semi-finals, at the Turfhall sports complex, next weekend, on Saturday and Sunday March 1 and 2.

Coach Bradley Jansen said both teams have been consistent at working hard, on and off the field. The men’s team also made it into the semi-finals.

“We have a lot of new girls in the team. The teams have put in a lot of time. The ladies will meet Westridge Yankees. They won the league last week. Going forward we will continue to showcase our hard work,” said Jansen.

Battswood’s Hayley Carolus timing the ball with precision. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Pitcher Candice Jansen on the attack for Rovers. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Farah Floris going full swing for Devonshire Rovers. Picture: Lonwabo Marele

Coach Bradley Jansen high-fives his team during their winning display against Battswood Softball Club on Sunday February 16. Picture: Lonwabo Marele