Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:09:49 +1300 From: Vance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Canterbury U19 Boys win title with unbeaten record
Canterbury U19 Boys win title with unbeaten record Thursday January 5th 2006 It has been a victorious day for Canterbury at the New Zealand Community Trust Under 19 Boys National Championships as they have claimed the title with a 5-3 win over Wellington in the final this afternoon. Canterbury have been unbeaten throughout the tournament and in front of a home crowd at Canterbury Foundation Park, Christchurch they were determined not to fall at the last hurdle. The final was a tight affair with the home side having to come from behind to take the win. A three run onslaught in the top of the sixth inning was the winning of the game Canterbury as they went from being one run down to holding a two run advantage that Wellington couldnt pull back. Canterbury were the first to score in the game when lead off hitter Penese Iosefo came home on a sacrifice by Ihaka Davis in the top of the first inning. Wellington struck straight back though in their first at bat when Jake Jardine scored on a hit by designated player Mike Warr. Both sides scored again in the second inning with Iosefo crossing home plate for Canterbury while Gary Pointon scored for Wellington. The scores remained locked at 2-2 through to the fifth inning when Wellington took the lead for the first time in the game with Isaac Davis coming home on a hit by Lewis Temarama. Down but not out the home side struck straight back with interest in the sixth inning scoring three runs with Ihaka Davis, Callum Muir and Craig Higgs all crossing home plate to give Canterbury a two run advantage which they held for the rest of the game. A central figure in the game was Canterbury pitcher Penese Iosefo, on the mound he faced 28 batters giving up four hits and one walk while taking 12 strikeouts. With the bat Iosefo was just as influential picking up three walks from four at bats and scoring on two occasions. On the mound for Wellington was Vaero Hagai he faced 32 batters giving up seven hits and three walks while taking five strikeouts. Canterbury won their way through to the final with a comprehensive 6-2 win over Auckland in the playoff game this morning. Wellington had a tougher road to the final first they beat Hawkes Bay 10-2 and then they defeated Auckland 5-0 to book their final spot. Tournament team: Pitchers Penese Iosefo (Canterbury), Vaero Hagai (Wellington), Isaac Fletcher (Auckland). Catchers Michael Wilson (Auckland), Lewis Temarama (Wellington). Infield Sam Bishop (Hutt Valley), Nathan Thorp (Auckland), Damien Nairn (Auckland), Antony Stuart (Canterbury), Darryl Tamati (Hawkes Bay). Outfield Ihaka Davis (Canterbury), Isaac Davis (Wellington), Rongo Rapaea (Hawkes Bay), Timothy Tuakara-Kapi (Auckland). Designated player Chris Anderson (Southland). Coach Dave Pouaka (Canterbury) Manager Grant Saxson (North Harbour). Tournament top batter Isaac Fletcher (Auckland) average .583 Tournament top pitcher Penese Iosefo (Canterbury) Tournament MVP Penese Iosefo (Canterbury). Final Placings 1 Canterbury, 2 Wellington, 3 Auckland, 4 Hawkes Bay, 5 North Harbour, 6 Southland, 7 Hutt Valley, 8 Marlborough. Day 4 Results Canterbury 6 Auckland 2, Wellington 10 Hawkes Bay 2, North Harbour 5 Southland 1, Wellington 5 Auckland 0, Hutt Valley 18 Marlborough 5. Final Canterbury 5 Wellington 3. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.softball.org.nz/ * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball eScribe is down, but may be back soon escribe.com Our New Condo: http://www.rpt.ca/hunt/ for Sale or Rent _______________________________________________ Alsfastball mailing list Alsfastball@fastpitchwest.com http://fastpitchwest.com/mailman/listinfo/alsfastball_fastpitchwest.com