Rounders news: Horsforth Hawks Reds soar into top spot after hard-fought win
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team soared into first place after securing a hard-fought victory over the Morley Maverick Pearls on Tuesday night.
The Hawks Reds are sponsored by Sports News Blitz, so we are following their season in a new division after they won promotion last season.
They have now played five games, winning four and losing one, so lead the way in the standings, with second-placed rivals Idle Red Kites having a game in hand.
🔥 MATCH REPORT 🔴🦅
Horsforth Hawks Reds beat Morley Maverick Pearls 16.5 – 12.5 in a nail-biting team effort 💪
The Hawks were sharp in the field - Sam pulled off two great catches effortlessly, while Rhiannon's throws from deep kept the pressure on throughout.
There was a moment of pure chaos when Han scored off a last-ball-no-ball situation that had everyone on their toes! 😅
With the bat, some lovely directional slogs down the hill from Sam, Beth S, Beth K, Rhiannon and Steph R kept the rounders ticking over, and there were brilliant milestones all round.
Wasan and Beth S both scored their first half rounder, while Sam notched up her first full rounder! 🌟 Liz top scored with 3.5, with Rhiannon close behind on 3.
The second innings got nervy fast when Morley took out three Hawks in a row on their first balls.
But Liv, Beth S and Liz dug in and chipped away at the halves over the last 10 balls to see it home.
Oh, and we had to wear stinky bibs 🤢
🏅 Umpire's POM - Liz, for her great bowling and top scoring on the day - her third POM of the season!
🏅 Players' POM - Sam, for her two great catches and brilliant batting.
A gritty, well-earned win ❤️🖤
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