Those New South Wales Firestars have done it again, retaining their Gilley’s Shield title by beating Queensland Heat 5-1 in the final at the Mirrabooka International Softball Stadium in Perth.

Having topped the standings after the round games, Queensland had to earn a place in the championship final by beating SA Starz 5-2 in the earlier game.

WATCH: Gilley’s Shield Grand Final video

In the final, NSW jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning 5-1 to claim the Gilley’s Shield for the second consecutive year.

GILLEY’S SHIELD

Day 7 Results

Queensland Heat 5, SA Starz 2
NSW Firestars 5, Queensland Heat 1

Gilley’s Shield Award winners

Player of the Grand Final: Stacey McManus (NSW Firestars)

Midge Nelson Medal – Most Valuable Player: Georgia Casey (NSW Firestars)

Sybil Turner Medal – Best Batter: Leigh Godfrey (WA Flames)

Lorraine Woolley Medal – Best Pitcher: Justine Smethurst (Qld Heat)

Rosemary Adey Medal – Rookie of the Year: Shannon Keevers (NSW Firestars)

Ladder after round games

1. Queensland Heat 9-1
2. NSW Firestars 8-2
3. SA Starz 4-6
4. Victoria Titans 4-6
5. WA Flames 3-7
6. ACT Diamonds 2-8

UNDER 15 GIRLS

The U15 Girls’ Regional Softball Championship was held in conjunction with the Gilley’s Shield at Mirrabooka. In the final, NSW Metro Orange beat SA red 3-1 to claim the title.

Day 7 Results

Queensland Fire 10, NSW Country Gold 0
SA Red 1, NSW Metro Green 0
NSW Metro Orange 3, SA Red 1

Ladder after round games

1. NSW Metro Orange 9-1
2. SA Red 9-1
3. NSW Metro Green 9-1
4. ACT 5-3-2
5. SA Blue 4-4-2
6. WA Gold 4-6
6. Queensland Fire 3-5-2
7. NSW Country Gold 3-6-1
8. Victoria 3-7
9. Queensland Flames 2-7-1
11. WA White 0-10

For more about the Gilley’s Shield and U15 Girls’ Regional Softball Championship, follow the links below:
– Gilley’s Shield schedule and results (with links to line-ups, box scores and play-by-plays)
– U15 Girls’ schedule and results
– Softball Australia Facebook page
– Gilley’s Shield Facebook event page
– U15 Girls’ Facebook event page