The A grade and B grade sides enjoyed their week off with the bye. The A4’s headed to Kapunda to take on Freeling, as you do! Runs on the board are the key, and unfortunately it wasn’t to be on Saturday with the side being bundled out for 143 with far too many overs remaining on the board. Mark Hoklas lead the way with the bat with a hard hitting 38, Kym Farley an enthusiastic 25 and Sam Cox 16 not out. After a flurry of excitement from one of the opposition bats the game settled into a tight tussle, with a partnership at the end seeing Freeling home with the points. Best with the ball were Darrlyn Hean with 4 wickets, supported by Hugh Rogan with 2 wickets and Sam Cox having an all round day with the other wicket to fall. Only cabbage moths at Kapunda High this week, meaning all fines will need to be paid. Next week the side has an away game against Lyndoch at Tanunda, as they say, cricket’s a funny game. Barossa Valley Brewing MVP – Darryl Hean.
It was great to see an A5 hit the park on Saturday with a mixture of youth and experience, and didn’t they hit the ground running! Batting first an impressive 6 for 288 was amassed, with Sam Dunn taking a week off from bowling to top score with 80 opening the batting, Toby Mifflin an excellent 68 low down in the order, Matt Radzevicius making a long awaited comeback to cricket with 35, Dylan Abinett 30 in a batsman role, Blake Lockett and Kyle Graetz both making 20’s (including Kyle getting off the mark with a 6). In reply Light Pass could only make 30, with Aiden Radzevicius showing that Dad wasn’t the only one who knew a thing a thing or two about cricket taking 4 for 3, Blake Lockett 3 for 4, Kyle Graetz, Jackson Gray and Nat Geue each taking a wicket. With the word spreading around town it looks like we’ll be seeing a number of comebacks to cricket in the one day sides, which is terrific to see. We look forward to many challenges between up and coming lads and their fathers throughout the year! Rogash Windows MVP – Sam Dunn.
The Under 16’s were unable to chase down Gilbert Valley’s 146. After a solid start saw the side 1 for 50 at drinks, a couple of run outs hurt the run chase badly with Tanunda ending the day on 9 for 109. James Madden was best with the bat making 22 at the top of the order, Clint Hean was next best with 17, with Jake Hartigan a contributing a solid 16.
The Under 14’s had a positive start to the season easily surpassing Nuriootpa’s score of 95, ending the day on 155. A solid foundation was laid by the top order in the first 20 overs. This allowed a rotation of all players for a bat. Standout performances by Jonah Whitelum (making a fine 50), Aaron Bert and Lachlan Munzberg who all put a value on their wickets.
The Under 14 white side didn’t have the same success of the black side in round 1, unable to defend their score of 94 with a combined Greenock / Freeling side ending the day on 112. Best with the ball were Jackson Docherty, William Meyer, Tyson Healy, Angus Blieschke and Angus Schild who each took a wicket, with Zac Portlock having a great day in the field with 2 catches.
The Under 12’s played Greenock at Nuriootpa High School. Jordan Rosenzweig, Hayden Spehr and Hugo Schild best with the ball taking wickets, Coan Linke doing a great job with the gloves taking a ripper of a catch. Harry Lienert had an excellent first game, batting and fielding well. The majority of the team valued their wickets and batted well, with this continuing to be a focus at training in coming weeks.
The Under 10’s had their first home game for the year, taking on Gawler Centrals at Faith West. The spirit and enthusiasm for the game is terrific in this group of young future stars. Bowling first the side achieved their first 50 for the year, unfortunately it was in the wides column – but you have to start somewhere! Sam Roestenberg showed he’s a true chip off the block with 2 wickets, with James Duff and Jason Tapscott both taking a wicket – well done all! Nick Holmes took his first stumping, and Ben Swan taking an excellent catch in the gully. Great to see each of the young bowlers having a real go at this tricky art. Batting was good, with a focus respecting the bowler, playing cricket shots and good running well between wickets.
Good luck to all 9 sides heading out to represent Tanunda next Saturday.