With Proserpine Cricket Club’s Juniors Pitbulls under 11 side having a bye last weekend, the club took the opportunity to blood some young guns in its under 12s.
Under 12s Proserpine versus Brothers: Noah was the captain this week and unfortunately lost the bat flip, which proved crucial in the outcome of the game.
The weather was hot and steamy with the new ball swinging and skidding-on, making batting difficult early, and Pitbulls put in a respectable 48, considering the conditions - which was always going to be a hard target to defend.
The grounds were drying out as the morning went on and it didn’t come out the young Pitbulls day in the end - but they should take a lot of lessons out of that game. Congratulations to Matty, who was the players player, retiring not out 5, 2 great overs and then kept wickets after drinks to give Alex a bowl.
Under 13s Proserpine versus Pioneer Valley: The Pitbulls, with J Rock as captain, lost the toss and were sent into bat with a wet outfield, but with the sun shining.
The Pitbulls put in an impressive 117 runs to defend, and their U13’s accurate bowling and good out fielding proved the difference: all out for 79 runs.
Bowling wise, it was a team effort, with the wickets being shared J Rock 2-13, B Hope 3 overs 1-5, J Lawn 1-9, O Seamer 1-4 and A Farley 1-12.
B. Hope was named man of the match with a great all-round effort with the ball.
Under 15s Proserpine vs Pioneer Valley: Captain Ben Valmadre saw promise in grabbing the willow to post a score and defend the total.
The side posted 8-137, falling short of the planned 150, but defendable, nonetheless.
After weathering the Pioneer Valley attack, the Pitbulls were keen to have their turn with the leather, and the eager side finished their 25 overs, toppling the strong Panthers side who fell short at 7-108.
Special thanks to the massive effort from Craig and Mark Valmadre who covered all the pitches before the rains to make sure the cricket was on.
Contributed with thanks to Troy Smith, Stephen Logan, and Craig Valmadre
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