Softball

Sore point as Fassi team returns to vigoro

THE spirited Fassi players were managing sore bodies and a dose of disappointment after the latest state masters championships. However, the group of experienced vigoro representatives is keen to return if next year’s Softball Queensland Masters...

David Lems

16 Aug 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

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

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