From the New Zealand Black Sox: New Zealand Black Sox Head Coach, Thomas Makea, has named a squad of 17 athletes to attend the Canberra Skins Tournament at the end of November. This will be an opportunity to play against the best Australian players in a format that will challenging them. The team was selected to create competition within the wider squad, and to give the … [Read more...]
Jeremy Manley – ISC Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Click the audio to listen to this post. From the official ISC Website: Jeremy Manley arrived in Pueblo, CO with the Bandits in 2001 as a young man and instantly elevated the Bandits. A power pitcher with terrific movement on his pitches, Jeremy was a threat to beat any team single-handedly. He was named to three ISC All World First Teams and one ISC All World … [Read more...]
2024 Men’s International Softball Super Series – Saskatoon Canada – July 4-7
Live Stream on SportsEngine 2024 Men’s International Softball Super Series Dates: July 4-7 Location: Saskatoon, SK Ballpark: Bob Van Impe Stadium … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox name blend of seasoned softballers and rising talent in new-look training squad
From Stuff.co.nz Veteran Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku heads a 32-strong national training squad. New Zealand Black Sox men's softball coach Mark Sorenson has kept faith with his world champion team and has also called up 11 uncapped newcomers in naming a 32-man training squad to prepare for a series with the Czech Republic. Veteran infielder Brad Rona and … [Read more...]
Nik Hayes: World championship softball pitcher and LPG deliverer
From Stuff.co.nz By NICHOLAS BOYACK Pitcher Nik Hayes came of age as a closer in the Black Sox's world championship win. When not playing softball, he delivers LPG. Nik Hayes was one of the heroes for the Black Sox in their come-from-behind 6-4 win over Australia to win their seventh world title. On Wednesday he arrived home to the Hutt Valley after a 22-hour flight in … [Read more...]
Seven Black Sox players turn out for top Canadian club at major softball series
From Stuff.co.nz By Tony Smith A Canadian team playing at the world's top softball club tournament could effectively be dubbed the Toronto Black Sox. Seven members of New Zealand's silver medal winning squad at last month's world softball championsips in Saskatoon, Canada will play for the Toronto Gators at the International Softball Congress (ISC) tournament in South Bend, … [Read more...]