Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Strong Performances and McDonald’s Awards for Young Cricketers

The batters dominated at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket Complex last week.

In the Blue Group, Kaisen Petersen led the way with an unbeaten 30 runs, including four fours. Jake Cullen also impressed with 19 not out, hitting two fours. Corbett Cross and Kip Nicholas both remained unbeaten on 17 runs.

With the ball, Tait Parker and Jake Cullen each took two wickets, while Kyle Wilkie, Henry Cohen and Petersen each contributed a run out. Jake Cullen and Henry Cohen were awarded the McDonald’s Sports Awards for their efforts.

In the Gold Group, Tyler Schultz scored 24 not out, just ahead of Ben Watkins’ 23 not out. Both were recognised with the McDonald’s Sports Awards. Only four wickets fell during the game, with Xavier Cross (1/10) and Tyler Schultz (1/17) taking the only wickets. Ben Watkins took a catch and a run out, while Oliver Calligaro also secured a run out.

There were no stats recorded for the Challengers this week, but Claire Cross and Aria Bryant earned the McDonald’s Sports Awards for their excellent all-round performances.

Contributed with thanks to Scott Heidke

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