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 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 proved to be the toughest test of the day…
Sponsorship news: A day full of highs and lows for Horsforth Hawks
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Red team had a real mixed bag of an afternoon out on the rounders pitch at New Farnley Cricket Club on Sunday.
Taking part in the New Farnley Foxes Rounders Tournament, the Hawks played four games in searing sunshine, winning two games and losing two games.
Here, captain Liv Rumble (who leads the Red team with fellow captain and bowler Liz) gives her review of the team’s performance on the day.