Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks soar to tournament glory
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team, sponsored by Sports News Blitz, secured their first ever rounders tournament victory at the weekend, going unbeaten throughout the day and edging out the Batley Ninjettes in a tense final at Horsforth Sports Club.
The tournament, which took place on Saturday, June 21, saw the Reds dominate the group stages with wins over Colton Comets, the Mighty Wildcats, and EKTA Eagles.
Their consistent performances set the tone early, earning them a spot in the semi-finals where they overcame a strong Idle Red Kites side.
The final against the Batley Ninjettes proved to be the toughest test of the day.
With a big local crowd watching and both sides battling hard, the match was finely balanced - just half a rounder separating the teams after the first innings.
With only six balls left in the game, Horsforth needed half a rounder to take the win.
Under pressure, they delivered! An excellent rounder (followed by a few extra) sealed the match 14-11.5, sparking celebrations in the team and among the spectators gathered.
The timing couldn’t have been better, as the win came on the same day as the Horsforth Sports Club Music Festival, giving players and supporters the perfect way to celebrate with the local community.
It was a landmark day for the team, marking not just a tournament win, but a clear step forward in the team’s development.
The Hawks Reds now head into the rest of the season with confidence and momentum - and a trophy to show for it.
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