Lakers A Grade face big run chase

Angus McMillan broke the opening partnership early with the score on 7, having their opener caught behind by Reid Clarke, with another wicket soon to follow, Van Kreeck whipping the ball into Reid Clarke for a smart run out.

This brought Ovens Valley’s coach Geeth Alwis to the crease, who alongside another of their import players, combined for a partnership of 120 runs.

Angus Heslin was introduced back into the attack for his second spell, and found success, removing their opener for 55.

Soon after, Ben Welsh had his first ever A grade wicket with a well flighted ball, ripping past the outside edge and taking the top of off stump.

Jobe Fraser and Kreeck each picked up a wicket, but the Lakers bowlers didn’t have any answers for their coach, who finished on 140 off 138 deliveries.

With the score on 298, Ovens Valley declared, leaving the Lakers with three overs to face.

Archibald and Clarke saw off the overs, finishing 0/9.

A special mention to young Laker Jordan Knight, who fielded for the majority of the day when a couple of Lakers went down with soft tissue injuries.

A huge effort, well done Jord.

A reserve record second win

Yarrawonga Mulwala 6/161 def Ovens Valley United 9/112.

After a couple of weeks off the twos returned to Victoria Park against Ovens Valley. Losing the toss, Ovens chose to bat and things didn’t start too well losing gun all-rounder Nehal Tahir to hamstring tightness within the first over.

Fortunes changed as Dishot and Connell put the screws on Ovens top order, with the help of hot hand Buerckner taking yet another sharp chance to open the account.

After their allotted 8 overs each Dishot 3/27 and the self confessed ‘magician with the ball’ Connell 2/12 reduced ovens to 5/40.

A fight back was staged until Tom ‘Doc’ Lovell and TJ Docking started spinning a web holding the opposition to 9 for 112, with TJ finishing with 3 wickets.

‘Mr versatile’ Cope along with ‘fitness fanatic’ Smart took on the task of playing positive unfortunately Cope’s bails were dislodged with one that skidded through.

Enter 200 club game veteran Justin O’Brien who was in the mood to break more records, becoming the highest scorer in his 200th game surpassing the previous record by getting off the mark… unfortunately his stay, as well as Buerckner’s, didn’t last long. Dishot and Smart were able to see the team home with an impressive 68 run partnership.

Dishot finding gaps at will and Smart putting away anything loose with a healthy mix of patience.

Pickering senior smacked a few around with a run a ball 15 as did Lovell finishing 20 not out.

B Grade

Bye

C Grade

Bye

Under 14s Bulls ~ Two days

Benalla Bushrangers Blue 10/119 v Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls YTB

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Congratulations goes to Darcy Hargreaves, Jackson Smith, Mitchell Smith, Levi Purtell and Darcy Hargreaves for being selected for the Under 14s WDCA Representative trial. Congrats also to Tom Purtell as scorer.

Under 14s Rams

Opposition forfeited.

Congratulations goes to Blair Livingstone- Laing, Ryder Leith, Taj Parker, Byron Dodd, Finn Mitchell and Jordan Knight for being selected for the Under 13s WDCA Representative trial. Congrats also to Matt Knight for receiving the coaching position and Wayne Cooper and Adam Dodd on becoming assistant coaches/ managers.

Under 12s Rams have big win away

Delatite Gold 8/65 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Rams 6/104.

The Under 12 Rams played beautifully to come away with a convincing win against Delatite Gold.

Losing the toss, the young Rams were sent into bat on a cool evening at the Arundel St oval in Benalla.

George Hill and Layken Saunders opened proceedings and got the Ram’s score off to a positive start.

Saunders and Finn O’Brien were both dismissed after playing some fine shots.

Murphy Doyle and George Kennedy steadied the innings, both retiring with 17 and 13 runs respectably.

Ned O’Brien played a dashing knock to compile a fine 14. The Doyle brothers, Murphy and Paddy met for the first time in the middle, reminiscent of the Waugh brothers from years gone by.

The Rams finished with a total of 6/104 from their allocated 20 overs.

The Rams bowling was exceptionally tight and consistent. As such the Delatite Gold team were dismissed for 65 off 15.3 overs.

George Kennedy led the way with 2/4 from 1.3 overs. The O’Brien brothers both finished with the figures of 1 for 3 off their 2 overs.

Lincoln Ridley claimed his first wicket and was joined by Hugo Bott and Lachie Brown as other Rams bowlers to claim a wicket.

The boys are looking forward to their next match away to Wangaratta Magpies Black next Saturday.

Under 12 hometown rivalry delivers close finish

Yarrawonga Mulwala Bulls 6/91 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers 3/109.

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First Blasters session a success

The first Friday night Blasters session is done and dusted for the littlste Lakers in the making and what a fantastic turn out!

With approx 40+ registered Blasters, Stan Hargreaves Oval was sure popping with colour. It was an absolute joy to watch all the kids get in and have a go and cheer on their teammates.

Thank you to everyone who came down and participated. It was really great to see new and returning faces.

Also thank you to the parents who jumped in and helped out. It is truly appreciated!

Without the assistance, these types of programs just wouldn’t be possible.

The Blasters look forward to seeing you all again next Friday night, November 8 at 4:45pm. Have a great weekend everyone.