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Bideford Under 12s took on West Buckland school in the final of the Graham Harris Cup at Instow on Friday June 20th. Bideford have had remarkable success with their under 12s sides in this competition. They were runners up in 2010, won it in 2011 & 2012, were runners up in 2013 and have now won it again this season.
Batting first, Bideford posted a challenging 103 off their 20 overs against some accurate bowling from the West Bucklanders. Matt Parkhouse brought up his 25 with a towering 6 over midwicket, as he and captain Ollie Hannam (18) led the way with the bat.
After the interval, Bideford's Rose Ball blew the top order away with two wickets in her second over leaving the opposition reeling at 5-2 off three overs. West Buckland never really recovered as they limped to 82 off their 20 overs.
After the match, Captain Ollie Hannam received the Cup and all the players collected winners medals!
Bideford has a thriving Colts Section and has dominated the North Devon Youth Leagues in recent seasons. Players of all abilities are welcome. Colts practice is on Wednesdays at The Westward Ho! ground at 6pm.
Photo: Mark Overton
Bideford Colts do it again!