Lamola of Naledi Spiders will be heading the Western Cape Softball Province Pitchers
Lucas Lamola pitching during their match against Pioneers on Sunday (Image: Dorothy Mokoena)
Naledi Spiders is a team that is situated in the province of Limpopo, it was established in 1996 by Peter Sekhaolelo and his homeboys from Monotwane, to alleviate boy child from roaming the streets and ensure that they are disciplined, have courage also learn more about team spirit. Inspiration of establishing Naledi Spiders was the team from Kalspruit and Scorpions, when they read and heard about them on media platforms. They joined The North Softball Association currently called Limpopo Softball Association (LSA) in 1998, eventually in 2016 they got promotion to the Super League which they "are on number one on log standing", also they will be participating on Saturday for their play-off finals.
Glimpse of Ga-Mashashane what kind of locality it is : assisted by Dalson Ledwaba
Ga-Mashashane is a straight pure and simple rural atmosphere which is situated almost 37 kilometers from Polokwane CBD, it is not over populated by crime also it has few drug addicts, because the community there they fix the country.
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The expanse it is under the Kingdom of your worship Malesela Ledwaba. Their range is embracive and antagonistic on assertive locale for unsettled gravel roads(being the results of apartheid government). Residents/and visitors travel essentially 10 kilometers to outstretch the next village, meanwhile they were forever relocated from their comfort zone to the next village time and again. National routes are constructed on main roads and few villages. Entertainment is galore and night life at minimum, also a place of fun like Mpilana Shisanyama is known by few people.
Expressions from team manager and pitcher
Peter Sekhaolelo Team Manager of Naledi Spiders, said they are happy for their key player Lamola to head provincial team pitchers at Western Cape and also emphasized that he did his part in Spiders and they will always be grateful for his hard work.
Also cited that Lucas joined the team while in under 13, and he participated in all phases until he qualified to the provincial team and later national, he went to Canada. Then elucidated that the likes of Molaba had opportunities to play for other provinces through their commitment, and they are proud of him.
Broached that Lamola was spotted on recent National Provincial Championships NPCs that took place in Kempton Park, Gauteng, by the Western Cape Softball Association offered him a scholarship/internship to venture on new possibilities as a pitcher. Added that "through Lucas's efforts, our team is good in defense..."
A boy child of his caliber will be fulfilling his dream of playing in different province has finally came into reality at the heart of a ball. Interjected that when paperwork is finalized, boy child will be flying to run with his gift given by Almighty.
In conclusion allude by aforesaid "I am proud of myself, to have traveled a milestone and played a huge role in a boy's life, this is motivation and inspiration for other players in the team to follow in Lamola's footsteps..." Motivation behind the love of Softball is that "Softball is fun".
Lucas Lamola (Image:Dorothy Mokoena)
The 21 years old Phuthego Lucas Lamola, award winning best new-comer 2018/19, he finished high school in 2019 currently unemployed, also is an orphan, lover of sports and food. He is from Ga-Mashashane Jupiter, instanced that he is excited and overwhelmed by the opportunity as he will be flying high sowing high like a bird to archive his long prayed for dream has came into reality.
Uttered that appreciation goes to his technical team and everyone who played a role in his career they are highly loved.
During NPCs he took time to assess the style of play made by W.C., yet he is impressed and knows few spots to mold in their pitching.
(Image: Dorothy Mokoena)
"The person who motivate me is Sello Molokwane, encourages me to play hard and ensure that I do well in all my games, we are actually team mates but I take him as my brother..." Message to his peers shared "...don't think your dream is a joke...", emphasized on the fact of working hard archive your goals is a great step to see miracles happen when you least expect it. "When you play sport, listen to your coach and your dreams will come true when you play to the fullest..." he added. His dreams of playing senior team he fulfilled it, now he will be fulfilling the inter provincial dream. Lamola concluded by saying "this happened because of the hard work, passion, believing in myself and trusting the Lord to shine upon my life".
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