KS3 Cricket Festival a smash hit
Teams from six schools across Shropshire battled it out for honours in the KS3 Cricket Festival organised Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and supported by Cricket Shropshire.
Teams from six schools across Shropshire battled it out for honours in the KS3 Cricket Festival organised Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and supported by Cricket Shropshire.
Forton claimed their first win in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League with a final over victory against Church Eaton Kinights.
Shrewsbury School claimed the Shropshire Schools ECB/ESCA U15 T20 trophy in a high-scoring final against Ellesmere College.
St Georges 1s claimed their third win in three games when they hosted Albrighton in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League – but for the second week in a row, it was a nail-biting finish following on from a Super Over victory the week before.
Despite a mix of sunshine and showers, the Chance to Shine’s Shropshire Chance To Compete Under 13 Girls’ Festival delivered a fantastic celebration of cricket, teamwork, and girl power at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.
More than 150 enthusiastic Year 6 pupils from 16 Telford schools enjoyed a sun-filled day of cricket at Wellington Cricket Club as part of a School Games cricket festival designed to be inclusive and fun for all abilities.
Cricket Shropshire’s Chance to Shine Street sides returned from the regional finals with medals after a successful day in Wolverhampton.
A new initiative from Cricket Shropshire has seen indoor Tape Ball competitions staged at Shrewsbury Sports Village.
Shropshire Women’s 1st XI continued their fine start to the summer progressing to the next round of the newly created Vitality T20 Cup. They overcame Norfolk at Allscott Heath CC on bank holiday Monday and progress to Round 2 against Tier 2 side Northamptonshire on Sunday (11th May 1.30pm start) at Wem Cricket Club. The day was also part of Shropshire T20 North league campaign with the team also coming on top in game two during the afternoon.
The first game of the day (T20 National Cup) saw Shropshire bat first and get off to a flying start. Positive batting from Robyn Mathews (38 of 30), Lara Jones (30 off 24) and Amy Griffiths (38 off 33) set Shropshire up for a big total. Some disciplined bowling and fielding from Norfolk pegged things back somewhat with Shropshire finishing on 147-7 off their 20 overs, a total they would have considered very competitive. A tight opening spell from Kate Brazier (1-16 off 4) and Amy Griffiths (2-7 off 3) put Shropshire in control. Esther Hurford also chipped in with 2 important wickets with Norfolk closing well short on 101-7 off their 20 overs.
In game two (T20 League), Norfolk won the toss and elected to bat first and posted 118-7 with captain May Drinkell making 50 off 54 balls. Wickets were shared around between Brazier, Hurford, Millie Parry and Griffiths. At 47-4 at the halfway stage, the game looked in the balance but a fantastic, controlled partnership between Robyn Mathews (52 not out) and Alex Hale (30 not out) saw them home with just over two overs spare.
Captain Lara Jones was delighted with the performances of the team. ‘The performances were outstanding- we aimed to make a statement in the first game and really showcased our ability and potential. We are proud of the efforts and looking forward to taking the momentum into the next round.’
Pathway & Coaching Manager Ed Ashlin said ‘We would like to thank Allscott Heath for their hospitality on the day. We always enjoy visiting Allscott and we are grateful for the support and hard work of their volunteers in hosting the day.’
Ahead of the next round against Northamptonshire on Sunday, Jones is optimistic but also respectful of the challenge that will be ahead. ‘They are a good team, but we know we have a strong enough squad to compete and hopefully cause an upset’.
The squad to face Northamptonshire in Round two is below;
Robyn Mathews
Mariam Khan
Lara Jones (c)
Amy Griffiths
Ava Clive
Aamna Khan
Millie Parry
Kate Brazier
Esther Hurford
Molly Ferneyhough
Isabelle Crann
Amy Connelly
Spectators are welcome for Sunday’s game at Wem and admission is free (T20 starting at 1.30pm).
The new Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League makes it bow in May after months of planning involving all the clubs involved.