Bismarck victorious
BISMARCK are the undisputed queens of Popondetta women’s softball after defeating Kaiva 19-11 to claim the premiership title last Sunday at the Dorina Park.
It was an unfortunate season for Kaiva who also lost the men’s final to Neighbours.
Bismarck were trailing 9-11 at the bottom of the seventh inning but tireless efforts by Grace Dawadawareta and pitcher Winnie Polume in crossing the home plate at their last turn at the bat forced a 11-all tie after Kaiva failed to register runs in their seventh inning.
Dawadawretta had a field day with the bat.
The eight inning was scoreless for the two sides who displayed tight fielding however, all hell broke loose in the final ninth inning when Bismarck scored five runs thanks to a pep talk by coach Francis Polume and team manager Emaus Tetega that fired up their charges.
Grace Dawadawareta started off with a two-base hit to the outfield and she was followed by another good hit by Winnie Polume and sister Itong Polume who were brought home by Patricia Ivahupa.
Ivahupa’s line drive was complemented with a hit from Helen Embahe who made Kaiva’s pitcher Elvie Arnold’s delivery look ordinary.

Second half comeback

SENTRY Magpies fought off a strong second half comeback by Souths to win 12-11 in a tough game in Buimo off-season rugby league competition played at Buimo Oval last Sunday.
Both sides began using their heavier forward pack to tear up their opponents defence and look for openings to touch down, however tight cover defence from both sides denied each other points on the board.
In other “A” grade games Stones beat Bulls 1-0, Giants beat United 6-4, Landslides defeated Eels 6-4 and Dudus defeated Getson 10-9.
In the “B” grade games United beat Giants 12-4, Landslides beat Landslides 5-4, Magpies forfeit Souths 20-0, Bulls beat Stones 10-4 and Getson drew with Dudus 8-8.

A dozen for volleyball

A total of 12 teams has been registered under the Six-Mile volleyball competition to play in this season.
President Joe Maino said the aim of this competition was to involve youths to keep away from trouble, and also to select a squad a participate in the National Volleyball Championship in September in Port Moresby.
Teams confirmed to participate are Mix Wesa, Ino Yet, Sangisan Bombers, Drifters, Wild Life, Steamship Plats, Gasa, Badili Trans, ATS Mix Awara, Emma Knights Kedewa, Six-Mile Bullets, DCA College, Guy Dees, Hagen Ambes, Tipue Sisters, and Mixtures.
Association office bearers are president Joe Maino, vice-president Aaron Henry, secretary Nigel Saimon, treasurer Tongia Keke, and PRO Mesa Henry

Three of Lae’s best

THREE internationals softball players Peter Simon, Michael Kalas and John Pulu (jr) have been named in the Lae Red softball squad to take part in the National Softball Championships to be held in Kavieng, New Ireland province, during Easter.
Kalas and Pulu were members of the Manolos team who won the national club championships in Port Moresby last year and their inclusion would boost the side’s strength as favourites of the championship.
Lae is fielding two teams – Lae Red and Lae Gold.
Lae Softball Association president Paul Pasen, who announced the two squads this week
Lae Red: Peter Simon, Steve Bunbun (jr), Henry Keleu, Michael Gasigori (jr), John Kiapen, Steven Koilamus, David Karani (jr), Peter Kisokau, Daniel Malum, Michael Kalas, Nigel Andy, Danny Maira, John Pulu (jr), Noah Kauke, Mark Simon, Sam Malum and Simon Matana.
Coach John Keleu, assistant coach Graham Gangloff and the team manager is Francis Tomangana.
Lae Gold: Julius Vulia, Paul Keleu, Kenneth Move, John Tume, Steve Malum (jr), Darius Pital, Melchior Varpin, Hatzel Aitin, David Kauke, Patrick Kiapen, Tony Francis, Charlie Malum, Trevor Andy, David Manning, Morris Ilamia, Messack Lamang and Samson Taken.

Final showdown in Tari

Mendi Tari Compound Nines Touch Football favourites Egevo Mates and JD Raiders survived the preliminary finals to secure grand final berths on Sunday at the Mendi Tari oval.
In the main fixture Mates stopped East Ambogo 6-0 for an easy final entry while Raiders went through two sudden death clashes, beating Uni Corporate 2-0 and Eagles 8-6 to book its final berth.
The competition, which had been running since Christmas, is being sponsored by Sohe MP Peter Oresi with an inaugral shield, trophies and cash prizes. It was initiated by youth leaders Ali Kosky, Leo Gazara and Robert Kilaga to encourage youths to stay away from trouble.
Mates ended the round robin as minor premiers with 44 points, Warriors 41, Raiders 36 and Uni 32.

 

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