
The fields at the Nutrien Ag. Solutions Cricket Complex are looking nice and green after the recent showers.
Blue Group: Only two bowlers took wickets in their game. Tait Parker claimed 2 for 9, while Mitchell Patti took 1 for 3 and also ran out a batter. Jake Cullen also contributed with a run out while fielding. The top scorer this week was Royce Cohen, followed by Jake Cullen and Corbett Cross, who continues to improve each week. Stirling Williams and Henry Cohen earned the "McDonald Sports Awards" for their performances in this game.
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Highlights from Gold and Challengers Matches
Gold Group: Batting proved difficult, as wickets fell at regular intervals and no one could get settled. Ben Watkins scored 15 runs and was the only batter to retire not out. Tyler Schultz and Rylan Nicolaides both scored 16 runs to claim the top scores. Rylan also bowled well, taking 2 wickets for 9 runs, as did Marshall Parker with 2 for 12. Others to take a wicket each were Ben, Tyler, Xavier Cross, Oliver Calligaro, Alex Cullen, Oscar Mahoney, and Logan Pickup. In the field, Tyler took two catches, while Oscar, Xavier, and Alex each took one. The "McDonald Sports Awards" were awarded to Rylan and Alex for their all-round performances.
Challengers Game: An unbeaten 36-run partnership between Jack Gorey and Claire Cross was the highlight. Flynn Levitt and Nicholas Marrinan were not far behind with 34 runs but lost a wicket in their innings. Jack Gorey was also active with the ball, taking two wickets. Arthur Cohen and Aria Bryant each took two wickets, while Flynn, Jaxon, Hadley, and Nahjiyah snared one each. Jack received the "McDonald Sports Award" for his power hitting, while Dylan earned the other for his great bowling and field awareness.
Contributed with thanks to Scott Heidke
The "McDonald Sports Awards" were awarded to Rylan and Alex for their all-round performances in the Gold Group. Photo supplied
In the Challengers Game, Jack received the "McDonald Sports Award" for his power hitting, while Dylan earned the other for his great bowling and field awareness. Photo supplied