SPORT // BOYS ’ CRICKET
U15 XI
Unsurprisingly , Covid regulations resulted in huge disruption to the cricket programme this term , with most of our traditional fixtures being lost . Nevertheless , we did manage to play three games : our first and last fixtures were lost to Ampleforth and St .
Peter ’ s , respectively , but in between , we managed to defeat Hymers at home , by the considerable margin of 75 runs .
The player of the season was undoubtedly Oliver Rook , who took wickets with both leg-spin and seamup bowling and scored 245 runs in three innings , without being dismissed , deservedly earning promotion to the 1st
XI . The most improved player was Joe Clark , who transferred to cricket from tennis three weeks into term and taught himself to bowl by watching YouTube clips ; an amazing achievement !
Player of the Season : Oliver Rook Most Improved Player : Joe Clark
U14 XI
P5 / W2 / D0 / L3
After a season ’ s absence , due to the ongoing Covid pandemic , it was with sincere delight and relief that we were able to take to the pitch again . The toll of the imposed break from the game was evident within early practice sessions ; we were a little rusty in the nets and , particularly , on the square .
However , the enthusiasm within the group , coupled with enjoyment of the game was tangible and , indeed , a great remedy .
A reflection of the times , the competitive season itself was cut relatively short , but our much-anticipated return was away at Ampleforth where the boys secured a convincing nine-wicket win , with Laverack bowling a sublime 3 - 24 and 47 not out with the bat , just in time to beat the looming storm .
Our next outing was an away match at Hymers College . A couple of key absences , owing to illness and injury , put a lot of pressure on our batting lineup , who struggled to play the slippery conditions . Despite a stoic performance by Campbell with the bat , we were all out for 60 within 17 overs ... run outs being the order of the day ! Hymers didn ’ t take long to see the total off ( winning by eight
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