11/06/2026
Sonkei Judo swapped gis for gloves and a bat, and took to the diamond in style as Harris v Donald delivered a coaches’ challenge that was equal parts chaos, comedy, and genuinely impressive softball.
🥎 Match Report: Harris 44 – 36 Donald (5 Innings)
The opening pitches set the tone early: big swings, bigger laughs, and fielding that ranged from textbook to what‑on‑earth‑was‑that.
One coach even treated the crowd to a full face‑plant special — a moment that will live forever in Sonkei folklore and probably in a few slow‑motion replays.
🌟 Highlights
• Jack and Tom Jr were unstoppable, racking up hits, runs, and a couple of plays that wouldn’t look out of place on a highlight reel.
• Dodgy fielding made several appearances — dropped catches, mystery throws, and one moment where three players pointed at each other instead of the ball.
• Harris’ squad found their rhythm early, piling on runs and holding off a late surge from Team Donald to take the win 44–36 over five lively innings.
• Donald’s crew kept swinging, kept smiling, and kept the pressure on right to the final pitch.
👑 MVPs
• Jack – relentless energy, clutch hits, and a defensive play that had the bench on its feet.
• Tom Jr – power at the plate, speed on the bases, and a couple of absolute rockets into the outfield.
🙌 A Huge Thank‑You
A massive shout‑out to Frances, who stepped up as referee and kept the whole thing flowing with fairness, humour, and just the right amount of sass. The game wouldn’t have been half as smooth — or half as fun — without her.
🎉 Final Word
It was pure Sonkei spirit from first pitch to last: competitive, chaotic, supportive, and absolutely brilliant fun. The kind of night that reminds everyone why this club is more than just Judo..
