Open Boys Cricket Report

On Friday of Week 3 the Open Boys Cricket team made their way to Faith Lutheran College in Round 1 of the knockout competition. Captain Dylan Williams had a positive start to the day, calling correctly and electing to bat first on a green pitch. Opening duo of Corbin Branson and Sebastien Hughes played patiently and saw off the opening bowlers on a bouncy deck.

Two quick wickets brought skipper Dylan to the crease. BANG BANG, two sixes in an over and the run rate quickly escalated, Dylan’s dynamic innings came to a premature end, injuring his knee whilst trying to launch another 6 into the paddock.

Recess came and went, as did the big crowd and four of our batsmen! Vice-Captain Will McArdle tried his best to anchor the ship, in the end we were bowled out for 60. Dylan finished with 18 while Will hit 14.

With ball in hand, the formidable Faith team resembled more of a Big Bash side. Their experience at the crease paid off, Faith passed our score with ten wickets to spare.

Both sides showed great sportsmanship, allowing all players to have a bat and bowl in some entertaining cricket to finish off the day.

Thanks to Mr Parsons for driving the bus and scoring, the team look forward to regrouping next year as our attention quickly shifts to the Term 4 Year 9/10 competition!

Hudson Noack