WANDERERS A proved too strong for their Mount Isa women’s softball opponents Rebels Red 12-3 in the division one grand final.
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The Wanderers win was set up by a six-run third innings, as Andy Bellamy, Dennielle Byrne, Nikki Byrne, Amanda Bishop and Gracie Ryder were all strong with the bat.
But it was pitcher Jaimie Bargenquast who led the way, keeping Rebels Red scoreless through the first four innings.
Meghan Protheroe, Cheryl Gallagher, Meghan Cleary, Kristie Munns, Renee Parker and Gerry Timonen all had telling contributions in the match, helping their side when needed.
Dennielle Byrne was named player of the final, after an all-round starring performance on the day.
In the division two final, Red Devils had to work hard for their 17-7 win against the solid Rebels White.
An early change in tactic to bring star pitcher Hazel Martin onto the mound to start the game paid dividends for Devils, as her crafty pitching left the opposition batters searching for the ball.
With the bat in hand, Devils Jodie Lee King, Lyndin Smith-Francis, Katelin Hovi, Brenda Henricks and Mellissa Horne all had handy performances.
Rebels Linda King, Bec Nankivell, Ash Stanley, Tarryn Mullavey and Kartia Ball tried hard all game in a losing effort, while big hits from trio Fiona Bryant, Cianne Denyer and Sia Fono kept their side in the game.
Pitcher Hazel Martin was named player of the final, while Nikki Byrne was awarded Mount Isa Softball Association’s best for open ladies.