SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - STATE SEMI FINALS

Intermediate Boys Cricket

CMCB travelled to Mont Albert North on Friday 14 November to play in the Cricket State Semi-Final against McKinnon Secondary College.

McKinnon Secondary College won the toss and elected to bowl.

The CMCB boys struggled to build any momentum in the early stages of their batting innings, as regular wickets fell at key moments, preventing significant partnerships from forming. As a result, they were never able to take control of the game. Griffin O’Shea did manage to provide some stability by batting through the entire innings, top-scoring with 42no, whilst Zav Ralphs and Charlie Macumber added some handy lower-order runs, coming in at different stages and hitting some boundaries to provide some hope. Despite the challenges, the boys managed to post a moderate target of 8/114.

Once McKinnon took to the crease, it was the complete opposite as they got off to the perfect start, hitting boundaries with ease and putting pressure on our bowlers. Their batsmen were hitting the ball to all parts of the field, spreading our fielders and making it difficult for our bowlers to find their line and length. Unfortunately, McKinnon Secondary College successfully chased down CMCB’s innings total with 10 overs to play. In the end, the boys were outplayed by a very impressive cricket team.

Mr Xavier Walsh (Coach)

TEAM: Archie Stevens (Helper), Callan Orr, Aydan Hand, Riley Travaglia, Elliot Ryan, Charlie Macumber, Zavier Ralphs, Mr Xavier Walsh (Coach), Henry O’Callaghan, Quinlan Cody, Chad Mannes, Jaxon Kelly, Jacobi Kramer, Tyce Griffin, Griffin O’Shea