Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Home Hill Juniors Shine at Nutrien Ag. Solutions Cricket

Last Friday was a showcase of bowling brilliance at the Nutrien Ag. Solutions Cricket Complex, with standout performances across the Blue Group, Gold Group, and Challengers games.

In the Blue Group, precision ruled as four of five wickets fell clean bowled. Kip Nicholas starred with 2 for 1 and top-scored with 17 runs, including three crisp fours, earning a “McDonalds Sports Award.” Mitchell Patti (1/4) and Jake Cullen (1/8) rattled the stumps, while Tait Parker claimed a sharp run out. Patti’s fine bowling earned him the other match award.

The Gold Group saw 14 wickets tumble. Oscar Mahoney was instrumental, with three run outs, a catch, and a clean bowled, securing a “McDonalds Sports Award,” while Tyler Schultz impressed with both bat and ball. Logan Pickup contributed two run outs, with Ben Watkins, Mark Wilkie, and Marshall Parker also shining in key moments.

The Challengers’ game thrilled spectators. Aria Briant took 4 wickets for just 1 run, while Nahjiyah Johnston and Flynn Levitt cleared the ropes for sixes. Top scorers Nahjiyah (14), Jaxon Watkins (13), and Flynn (12) held their own against tight bowling from Nicholas Marrinan, Mitchell Young, Claire Cross, Doug Cohen, Everly Nicholas, and Lincoln McDowell. Flynn and Jaxon claimed the “McDonalds Sports Awards” for their batting and field awareness.

With wickets tumbling, sixes flying, and tight contests across all games, last Friday proved that skill and teamwork are alive and well at the Nutrien Ag. Solutions Cricket Complex.

Contributed with thanks to Scott Heidke

Gold winners, Oscar and Tyler
Blue winners, Kip and Mitchell
Challenger winners, Flynn and Jason

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