Midsomer Mavericks, Midsomer Norton Cricket Club’s Women’s cricket team, brought the winners’ trophy back to Withies Lane on Sunday, after being crowned the county’s first-ever Women’s Softball Champions at Weston-super-Mare.
Sunday’s performance and outcome was a just reward for some very hard work and, before returning to Midsomer Norton, the team and their supporters diverted to the beach at Weston for some well-deserved fish and chips. The celebrations continued in the late evening sunshine at Withies Lane.
Before Sunday, the Mavericks had enjoyed a great season, remaining unbeaten in their normal season fixtures – and their unbeaten record was maintained on Sunday as they saw off the other top teams from across the county to secure the title. Norton proved too strong for Staplegrove, Brislington and Claverham to set up a clash with Taunton Deane in the Final, where the Mavericks were once again victorious.
Mavericks’ Coach, Tom Webb, says that it has been a pleasure to coach the team this season: “It’s great to see all of the members of the team affecting each game, and all contributing to our success. The commitment to training and the willingness to progress as individuals and as a team on the field sets a fantastic example to the rest of the club. I’m sure that this will continue for the rest of this season and beyond.”
The progress made by the Mavericks since their first practice sessions in 2017 has been tremendous, and has helped establish the Women’s team as one of the most enthusiastic and active parts of the club. The current status of the Mavericks is demonstrated by the fact that they have been invited to Taunton on Sunday, 22nd July, when Western Storm, the winners of the 2017 Kia Super League, begin the defence of their title against Yorkshire, a match being broadcast live on Sky.
Chairman of the club, Graeme King, said: “The whole club are delighted at the success of the Mavericks, who have shown what hard work and determination can achieve.”
Skipper, Jennie Webb, says that the conduct of the players on-and-off the field has been outstanding all season: “This was shown by the amount of support we received when the Mavericks reached the Final. Many of the teams that we had already played stayed and supported us and showered us in champagne when we won! Once again, we would like to thank everyone for their support and Balance, the Countryside gym, for its continued sponsorship.”
Although the league fixtures are now completed, there is still plenty more Women’s cricket to be played at Midsomer Norton in 2018. Training will continue on Thursday evenings and additional fixtures (home and away) will be arranged. At the end of the summer, the team will return to the indoor league which they competed in over 2017/2018.
For more information, contact Jennie at: [email protected]