Softball

Lianna’s positive Aussie Spirit response to setback

PROMISING Ipswich softballer Lianna Doyle is focusing on her recovery and resetting her future goals after injury spoiled her first World Cup campaign. Doyle, 18, was excited about representing the Australian Junior Aussie Spirit team overseas...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich talent Lianna’s ‘fun’ World Cup quest

IPSWICH achiever Lianna Doyle expects to feel a range of emotions when she represents Australia for the first time later this year. “I’ll be a bit nervous and excited,” the catcher said, having to adjust to the “scary” situation of playing...

David Lems

24 Apr 2024

Sport

Busy Lianna on international mission

PINE Mountain softballer Lianna Doyle will receive a clearer indication of her future international opportunities after returning from the latest national training camp in Blacktown. Regardless what happens next, Lianna is already a winner. Having...

David Lems

28 Feb 2024

Sport

Closeknit cousins share Qld honours, top qualities

SPORTING cousins Trinity and Lianna Doyle are displaying similar qualities, encouraging each other, as they share their Queensland representative successes. Cricketer Trinity and softballer Lianna are excelling at the same time, built on mature...

David Lems

06 Dec 2023

Sport

Vigoro ‘masters’ tackle softball challenge with friends

FASSIFERN is fielding a team rich in vigoro experience at this weekend’s Softball Queensland Masters tournament, backed by community-minded friends. The side includes some of Fassifern’s most accomplished vigoro players who have joined forces...

David Lems

02 Aug 2023

Sport

Brave Met West talent Audrey rises above freak injury

WHEN it comes to team spirit, Fassifern softballer Audrey Winrow deserves her latest representative honour. It’s an unusual occurrence when a promising young sportsperson has her state titles opportunity shattered by a diving plover and she...

David Lems

14 Jun 2023

Sport

Josh pitches on with World Cup motivation

WORLD Cup prospect Josh Harding is sweating on the international tournament going ahead next year before he moves into the Australian senior ranks. This year’s under-23 series in Argentina was postponed, leaving officials hoping to reschedule it in...

David Lems

30 Nov 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Winning mentality forged on Bichel family farm

ONE of Australia’s most successful sporting empires was created on a 480 acre dairy and small crops property at Prenzlau in South East Queensland. Determination and a winning mentality were bred on the farm owned by Henry and Elsie Bichel before...

David Lems

30 Nov 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Bichel sporting empire built on country hard work

COUNTRY farms are much more than an essential source of food and agricultural needs. They are breeding grounds for national and international sport stars. Just ask the well-known Bichel family, where more than 70 children experienced regular farm...

David Lems

23 Nov 2022

Sport

New softball president backs ‘fair go’ approach

HOME grown Ipswich Softball Association president Stephen Flux knows as well as anyone why his sport must keep meeting its challenges. From a strong playing and coaching background, Flux has seen first hand why softball is one of the city’s major...

David Lems

02 Nov 2022

Sport

Award-winning Tigers strategy for success

HAVING leaders with strong family ties often provides a cornerstone for club longevity and progress. That’s the case at Tigers Softball Club where an active executive committee is working hard to build on past traditions. The club’s 71st season in...

David Lems

19 Oct 2022

Sport

Dane’s calm pitching approach has real merit

AS a “strike” pitcher with a strong country upbringing, Australian All Schools selection Dane Spann thrives on pressure situations. The Queensland under-18 softballer displayed his cool temperament on his way to helping his state side win the...

David Lems

12 Oct 2022

Sport

Ipswich connection in national softball glory

WHEN it comes to national success, Ipswich competition softballers are playing a vital role in the ongoing achievements of Queensland teams. Among the state 17 years and under representatives at the recent School Sport Australia national tournament...

David Lems

05 Oct 2022

Softball

Tribute to multi-talented Ipswich softball life member

THE valuable clubman possessed a wealth of knowledge, inspired others and was “larger than life”.

David Lems

26 Jan 2022