SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - State Quarter Final

Intermediate Girls Cricket

The Intermediate Girls Cricket team were excited to take part in another day of cricket, hosting Melbourne Girls College (MGC) in the SSV State Quarter Finals on Wednesday 4 November. With their regular captain Sienna Barnett unavailable due to injury, Macey White stepped up and led the team brilliantly.

After winning the toss, the girls elected to bowl first. Macey White opened the attack with ferocious pace, tormenting the batters and leaving Evie Gretgrix the opportunity to strike in the second over, where she claimed a wicket thanks to a great catch by Lilly Teuma. Evie continued her strong form throughout the innings, finishing with three wickets, while Lilly Teuma also took two wickets off her own bowling. In the field, catches were also taken by Macey White and Paige Kistiansen, while Etta Place and keeper Macey Pinner combined for a well-executed run out. MGC kept the pressure on with the bat throughout and managed to post a very competitive total of 6/100 from their 20 overs.

Macey White and Zara Mould then opened the batting and got the team off to a positive start with several boundaries. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to maintain the momentum, with Macey bowled for 15 and Zara forced to retire on 17* with a knee injury. The middle order worked hard to try and increase the run rate and chase down the target, but MGC's bowlers proved difficult to score against, restricting the quick singles, as well as taking a further four wickets. The girls did however, manage to bat out their 20 overs, but unfortunately fell short of the required target, finishing at 5/67.

Although the girls did not get the result they were hoping for, they represented the school with great spirit and took plenty of positives from the day.

A special mention to Elle Gilchrist, Lilly Teuma, Forest Jackson-Leahy and Etta Place, who all volunteered to field for the opposition, Melbourne Girls College, who were impacted by injury during the game.

Thank you to James Lenaghan for scoring and Darby Kramer for umpiring on the day.

Mrs Natalie West (Coach)