Softball Extravaganza feels BCL pinch

Friday, July 12, 2019

The mining town will host the Extravaganza once more

PALAPYE: Tough competition is expected when 16 local sides take to the mound to compete in the Phikwe Softball Extravaganza over the President’s Day holidays. It appears the once local softball’s finest showpiece is still struggling to shake off the effects of the collapse of the BCL Mine.

Organisers revealed they were working on a shoestring budget, and the prize money has been slashed.

That, however, is no excuse for the teams. Four-time winners BDF IX return in a mean mood after missing the showpiece last year.

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