SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - Loddon Mallee Regional Finals

Year 8 Boys & Junior Girls Cricket

On Monday 12 October, the Year 8 Boys and Junior Girls Cricket teams represented the school at the Loddon Mallee Regional Cricket Competition.

YEAR 8 BOYS

Game 1 CMCB vs Swan Hill College

The boys were fortunate to host another stage of the tournament on home soil, with Swan Hill College making the trip to compete in the opening match. CMCB won the toss and elected to bat first.

Openers Hamish Baker and Jed Mannix displayed solid technique and patience at the crease, providing a positive start to the innings. Jed Mannix later showcased some powerful stroke-play, while Jensen Sawyer added valuable runs through the middle order. Despite some strong batting performances, Swan Hill's disciplined bowling attack restricted CMCB to 3/109.

The bowling duties were shared across the team, with Nash Campbell leading the wicket-taking efforts. The bowlers focused on maintaining consistent lines and lengths, creating pressure throughout the innings. The highlight in the field came from Jesse Cox, who produced a brilliant run-out, collecting the ball one-handed and hitting the stumps from a difficult angle. The scoreboard pressure continued to build, restricting Swan Hill College to 5/74.

Batting (3/109):

J. Sawyer 35*, J. Mannix 29, H. Baker 18

Bowling (5/74)

S. Baker 2/8 off 1 over, J. Cox 1/11 off 2 overs

Game 2 CMCB vs Trinity Lutheran College

In the second game, CMCB lost the toss and Trinity elected to bat first. An early run-out set the tone for the innings as CMCB applied relentless pressure through disciplined bowling and fielding. The team successfully restricted Trinity to 7/37 from their 14 overs, with Nash Campbell claiming another two wickets.

Chasing a modest target allowed several players the opportunity to gain valuable experience under the pressure of school cricket. Nate Thompson and Miller Fletcher opened the batting confidently, steadily moving the score along. Nash Campbell and Isaac Manley helped guide the team to victory, capping off a strong performance from the Year 8 boys.

The team will now progress to the State Quarter Final on Thursday 19 November.

Batting (0/41)

N. Thompson 19*, M. Fletcher 10*, N. Campbell 8*

Bowling (7/37)

N. Campbell 2/4 off 2 overs, N. Thompson 1/2 off 1 over, A. Edwards 1/4 off 1 over, T. Barlow 1/5 off 2 overs, C. Polson 1/6 off 3 overs, J. Mannix 1/13 off 2 overs

The team would like to thank Tarkyn Ralphs for his support with umpiring throughout the day. Brady McDermott was also a tremendous support, assisting with scoring and encouraging the team across both matches.

Mr Alex Code (Coach)

TEAM: Mr Alex Code (Coach), Nathaniel Thompson, Thomas Marasco, Isaac Manley, Jed Mannix, Cale Polson, Jesse Cox, Jensen Sawyer, Solly Baker, Nash Campbell, Hamish Baker, Thomas Barlow, Miller Fletcher, Amos Edwards, Brady McDermott (Scorer)

JUNIOR GIRLS

On Monday 12 October, our Junior Girls Cricket team competed in their second tournament of the season, facing St Joseph's College Echuca in a single T20 match. This format provided plenty of opportunities for all players to showcase their batting and bowling skills.

Despite cool winds, dark skies and occasional bursts of sunshine, the team remained focused throughout the day. After winning the toss, CMCB elected to bowl first. Chelsea Wilson and Stella Rooke opened the attack, with Chelsea claiming an early wicket in her second over. Stella bowled with excellent control, taking two wickets while keeping the scoring to a minimum.

The girls fielded brilliantly, with Greta Pollock claiming a wicket and the team producing three runouts through strong teamwork from Stella Rooke, Remmi Comer and Elsie Gretgrix. Their disciplined bowling and energetic fielding efforts saw St Joseph's dismissed for just 31 runs.

In reply, the girls chased down the target within the opening overs. With victory secured, the batting order was rotated to ensure everyone had the opportunity to spend time at the crease. The team eventually finished on an impressive 87 runs.

Throughout the day, the girls displayed excellent sportsmanship and adaptability, playing through rain showers and gusty conditions. Both teams embraced the spirit of the game, and we would like to thank Max Adams and Sam Boylson for their assistance with scoring throughout the match.

The team will now progress to the State Quarter Final on Friday 20 November

Mrs Rachel Winfield (Coach)

TEAM: Layla Hand, Lucy Pollock, Florence Lapthorne, Chelsea Wilson, Remmi Comer, Mrs Rach Winfield (Coach). Emerson Arundell, Stella Rooke, Eden Rooke, Elise Gretgrix, Greta Pollock