Boys 1st XI Team
The season started in October for the 1st XI boys’
with a game against Hutt Valley HS at Cornwall
Park. With the loss of just three players after
Christmas, the team was pretty stable throughout. With Callum Bensemann, Liam Reeves and
Dan Fridd al l leaving, their losses were allayed
by the return of Cameron Webber, Andrew Breen
and William Wallace and the promotion of Harry
Young and Jez Reeves from the colts. Sean Morrison was named as the new captain. Sean and Harry Young provided the opening partnership. Harry
continued his run scoring form and the batting line
up of Cam Webber, Andrew Breen and Harry Algie
all chipped in with good innings. The bowlers, with
Darcy Garland spearheading the pace attack, were
very good, with Liam Morgan, Mitchell Keip and
Jarrod Lobb backing up Darcy. Unfortunately, getting them all on the park at the same time was the
hardest part. When Mitch played he was always a
hand full for the opposition, but the school production limited his appearances. With Caleb Manning
unavailable, Jez Reeves took up the mantle of
leading spinner and did very well, supported by
Cameron. Jack Francois popped up in a variety of
roles, sometimes with the bat, more with the ball
or taking a vital catch.
Cricket Boys 1st XI
Back Row: Jack Francois, Harrison Algie, Jez Reeves
2nd Row: Jarrod Lobb, Liam Morgan, Mitchell Keip, Darcy Garland
Front Row: Harry Young, Cameron Webber, Sean Morrison (Captain),
William Wallace, Andrew Breen
Highlights of the year were;
Winning HB Division 2 club competition, defeating Napier BHS 2nd XI in
the final. Chasing 248/8 in 45 overs, the 1st XI chased the score down with
7 wickets to spare. Harry Young scored 85 and Cam Webber 82 had 191 run
second wicket partnership. They had beaten Napier the week before by 1 run
to qualify for the final.
Defeating Tawa College at Tawa. Batting first, the school scored 159 in 40
overs after a 58 run ninth wicket partnership. The team bowled superbly to
roll the hosts for 103.
Darcy Garland’s bowling against CHBC, taking 7/16 after at one stage having
6/1. The following week he took 5 wickets against Hastings BHS 2nd XI.
Darcy Garland winning the HB Division 2 MVP.