NSG 2024 Softball: A Div Anglo-Chinese Junior College VS River Valley High School

by ActiveSG Circle, on September 23, 2024

The National School Games Softball A Div Championship for the 3rd and 4th place between River Valley High School (RVHS) and Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC) took place at Jurong East Softball Field. Earlier this year, ACJC, the reigning champions from 2023, had narrowly edged out RVHS 3-2 in the preliminary round, adding an extra layer of rivalry to this clash. RVHS, last year's 4th-place finishers, were driven to rewrite their story.

As the game progressed, RVHS displayed impeccable teamwork and executed seamless plays between their pitchers and fielders. ACJC responded with lightning-fast reflexes and strategic brilliance. The intense competition was matched by exemplary sportsmanship and camaraderie among the players, a true testament to the spirit of the National School Games.  In the end, ACJC emerged triumphant with a hard-fought 10-5 win, to claim the 3rd place for this year’s National School Games Softball A Div Girls Championship. 

Before the games commenced

Before the games commenced, the ACJC team's cheers filled the air.

 

RVHS’ Dora (left) and Verity (right) exchanged a quick

RVHS’ Dora (left) and Verity (right) exchanged a quick, high five on the field, boosting each other's confidence and motivation for the game ahead.

 

RVHS’ Verity pitched the ball

RVHS’ Verity pitched the ball, sending it zipping towards the batter with precision.

 

RVHS’ Jing Yi stands poised and determined

RVHS’ Jing Yi stands poised and determined, ready to embrace the challenge posed by ACJC

 

RVHS’ Philena sprints towards third base

RVHS’ Philena sprints towards third base, evading the opposing team's defense, and ultimately secured a run for her team.

 

On the sidelines

On the sidelines, the RVHS team erupted into cheers to show support for their players in the heat of the game.

 

RVHS’ Dora's powerful swing sent the ball soaring into the distance

RVHS’ Dora's powerful swing sent the ball soaring into the distance.

 

RVHS erupted in celebration every time they scored

RVHS erupted in celebration every time they scored.

As the catcher, ACJC’s Louise snagged every incoming ball

As the catcher, ACJC’s Louise snagged every incoming ball, showcasing her skills behind the plate.

Cheers from the ACJC teammates echoed across the softball field

Cheers from the ACJC teammates echoed across the softball field.

ACJC’s Ning Yo slid into third base

ACJC’s Ning Yo slid into third base, evading the tag and securing her spot safely.

ACJC’s Jolie's impressive swing propelled the ball soaring into the distance

ACJC’s Jolie's impressive swing propelled the ball soaring into the distance.

 

ACJC’s Frances (left) made a stunning catch

ACJC’s Frances (left) made a stunning catch, nabbing the ball right after it left the bat.

 

The ACJC team won the match with a 10-5 score

The ACJC team won the match with a 10-5 score, claiming 3rd place in this year's championships.

 

RVHS clinched the 4th position in the championships after a hard-fought series of matches

RVHS clinched the 4th position in the championships after a hard-fought series of matches.

 

 

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