Edwards bags ten as Brown scores century in junior cricket
West’s T Edwards had an outstanding all round performance in the first round of the combined Illawarra/South Coast Junior Competition for under 14A’s last weekend. He took 3/13 in Helensburgh’s first innings and then an amazing 7/10 in their second. Not only that he top scored in West’s innings with 49. Also in the 14A’s C Brown of Balgownie scored 101 while Rhys Noronha just missed out with 95.
The first round of the combined Illawarra and South Coast junior cricket competitions in under 16A’s was completed last weekend. These were two day games. Winners in the 16A’s first round (two day games) were Wests Blue over Wests Red, Thirroul over Port Kembla, Balgownie had a narrow win over Corrimal while Lake Illawarra easily accounted for Albion Park. Warilla had a bye.
In the local under 16A derby between the two Wests sides notable performances came from M Calder who made 57 while B Hurry showed his all round skill with 37 runs and 4/18 for Wests Blue. Jones took 5/21 for Wests Red. Wests Blue at 8/251 (declared) prevailed over Wests Red 127 and 1/28.
In round 2 of the 16B’s W Lucas top scored with 57 in Dapto’s 5/147 one day game win over Oak Flats/Gerringong who scored 7 /111. Helensburgh’s McCrae with 70 and Ring 56 led their team to a big win over The Rail/Razorback Bulls by 5/191 to 6/109. Due to J Wellins' almost lone hand of 70, Port Kembla was able to reach 7/122 win for a narrow win over Thirroul White’s 4/120.
In the round 1 of the 14A’s (two day games), winners included Warilla with an outright win over Albion Park, and Balgownie had a first innings win over Shellharbour City but just failed to take the last Shellharbour wicket to claim an outright. Other winners were Corrimal over Thirroul, Dapto with a big win over Kiama and Wests with an outright over Helensburgh. Outstanding batting performances in the round besides Brown’s century for Balgownie were R Noronha’s 95, B Redman’s 65 for Dapto, M Nelson’s 51 for Corrimal. As reported above T Edwards with his ten wickets for the match was the outstanding bowler of the round but he was well supported by team mate Hunt who took 4/28 in Helensburgh’s first innings. In Balgownie’s win over Shellharbour B Chapman took 4/13 in the first innings and K Brockley took 4/7 in the second innings to almost snare the outright victory.
The Illawarra under 14B, 12, 11 and 10 also completed their first rounds – all one day games.
For all the results of all grades go to: http://www.cricketnsw.com.au/ijca/
Go up the M7 to see locals compete for soccer’s Champion of Champions titles
As reported last week five local teams have successfully won through to soccer’s champion of champion trophy games on October 26 at Valentine Sports Park, Football NSW headquarters. Now is the chance to see our future young stars – going up the M7 is an easy way to go to see the games.
The Champion of Champion tournaments are held between winners of the various grades from football associations across NSW.
Figtree has 3 teams through to the finals, while Unanderra and Balgownie have 1 each. The draw for the finals on October 26 follow:
Under 10:
F: Figtree v Smithfield RSL at 9.45am
Under 11:
F: Unanderra v Sydney Juniors at 1.30pm
Under 12:
F: Figtree v PCYC Parramatta at 2.45pm
Under 14:
F: Balgownie v Sydney Juniors at 4pm
Under 12 women:
F: Figtree v Smithfield RSL at 12.15pm
For more details on the Champions of Champions go to:
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5924-0-0-0&a=COMPS
Last chance to enter as Towradgi hosts NSW Surf Premiership Series
As reported previously Towradgi surf club is to host the first round of the NSW Surf Premiership series on November 1. Round 1 entries close at 5pm Wednesday 22 October 2008
For further details contact: Andrew Considine, Surf Sports Events Officer; P 02 9984 7188, F 02 9984 7199; email: aconsidine@surflifesaving.com.au
Entries for the NSW Surf Premiership Rounds can be completed online at the SLSNSW
Competition Registration website: www.registration.surflifesaving.com.au
This year the NSW Surf Premiership is open to proficient 13 and 14 year olds. Entry fees for these age groups are free of charge to promote participation and grass roots development.
Round 2 is to be held at Wanda SLSC on November 29, while round 3 is at Redhead SLSC on January 3, 2009. Round 2 entries will close at 5pm Wednesday 19 November 2008, while Round 3 entries will close at 5pm Wednesday 24 December 2008.
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