Western Cape Baseball Federation (WCBF) boys’ under-12A, under-15A and under-18A swept the boards at last month’s national championships, held at Mandela Bay, in the Eastern Cape, winning gold in their respective divisions. Silver medals were awarded to WCBF under-12B, and under-18 boys’ sides. This year, girls’ baseball was introduced for the first time with WCBF’s Women in Baseball (WIB) under-15 side walking away with silver.
WCBF pitcher Wade Solomons, from Athlone A’s, on the mound during an under-18A fixture at this year’s national championships in Mandela Bay.Bothasig Baseball Club’s Ethan Beaumont-Thomas in action for WCBF under-15A at the national championships in Mandela Bay.WCBF under-12A first baseman, Reece George, from Westridge Yankees on point duty at the national championships.Bellville Baseball Club’s Cody Forbes steps up to the plate during an under-18B fixture at the national championships in Mandela Bay.WCBF under-15A catcher, Valentino Louw, from Kuils River Cardinals, on high alert during a match at the national championships.Pictured is Chloe Jacobs, right, from VOB, who helped the WCBF under-18 Women in Baseball side claim silver at last month’s national championships. WCBF fielded a girls’ team for the first time at this year’s championships.National gold medal winners, WCBF under-12 A side, gather for a group picture.WCBF under-15A all smiles after clinching gold in their division at the national championships.The WCBF under-18A side after being crowned national champions.
