SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - Loddon Mallee Regional Final

Year 7 Boys

On Wednesday 21 October, the Year 7 Boys Cricket team became Loddon Mallee Champions after defeating Rochester Secondary College by seven wickets.

On a warm spring day, captain Harry Rees won the toss and elected to field. Rochester started well and reached 1/58 at the drinks’ break before a disciplined bowling performance and strong fielding restricted them to 1/104 from their 20 overs. James Lenaghan claimed the team's only wicket, while Edward Pertzel, Harry Rees, Reid Abley and Samuel Gee were all economical and helped build pressure throughout the innings.

CMCB's run chase got off to an excellent start, with Henry Morton and Reid Abley combining for an opening partnership of 44 runs. The batting effort was shared across the team, with Henry Morton (23), Reid Abley (19), Harry Rees (21) and Samuel Gee (23 not out) all making valuable contributions. Scoring at more than nine runs an over, the boys chased down the target comfortably in the 13th over to secure a seven-wicket victory.

Thank you to the parents and friends who supported the team throughout the day. Special thanks also to Cooper Doherty for scoring and Cale Polson for umpiring.

The boys will now progress to the School Sport Victoria State Quarter Final, where they will take on Northern Metropolitan Region at the Mercy Sporting Precinct on Thursday 19 November.

Mr Oliver Maddison (Coach)

TEAM: Mr Oliver Maddison (Coach), Cooper Doherty, Henry Stewart-Eeles, Samuel Gee, James Lenaghan, Bailey Stratton, Toby Scott, Luca Slee, Cale Polson (Helper), Darby Kramer, Reid Abley, Judd Bremner, Harry Rees, Henry Morton, Patrick Millar, Edward Pertzel