VECC under 13's Battle in first few rounds

Game No. 3l For the first and only time during the season the 13 2s had all their members at the game. Our captain for the day Sam Jenkins won the toss and put Warners Bay into bat. Things got off to a good start with Kurt Hodson picking up a wicket in his first over, unfortunately Warners Bay then put on a 58 run partnership, this was finally broken by Luke Walker. The only other wicket takers were Courtney Moulton and Effie Drummond, one a piece. Warners Bay finished with 5 for 101. Our turn to bat and things went from bad to worse, 4 for 10 off 8 overs, until Courtney came to the cease and the run rate increased. Courtney scored 42, including 2 sixs and 2 4s, before being run out in the final over chasing more runs, he was well supported by Kurt with a nice 14. Our final score 88, only 13 runs short. All the boys fielded well and all had a bowl. The pick of the bowlers was Luke Walker with a lion hearted effort of 5 overs, 1 for 7, great bowling Luke. With a little more effort in our batting I believe the result in the next round maybe different, the boys continue to improve with each game.

Courtney Moulton 3 points
Kurt Hodson 2 points
Luke Walker 1 point

Game No. 4 Back to 10 players for this game and against the joint leaders Southern Lakes, this was never going to be an easy task. We lost the toss and Southern Lakes put us in to bat. After a fair start, 4 for 37, off 9 overs, Courtney Moulton came in and kicked started our innings. His first over included 3 big sixers and he went from there. Courtney and Kurt Hodson put on a lovely 93 run, sixth wicket partnership (club record) Kurt fell for 9 in the second last over and Courtney in the final over for 58. Courtney innings included 4 sixers and 4 fours, great knock Court. All out for 110 runs. Our opening bolwers Kurt Hodson and Luke Walker set the tone for what was always going to be a close one, Luke bowled 5 overs, 0 for 11, and Kurt 1 for 8 also off 5 overs. Great effort Luke and Kurt. Other bowlers to take wickets, Courtney 2 for 21, Sam Jenkins 1 for 10 and Angus Joseph 1 for 14. Our fielding was great, special mention to Joshua Muddle for his effort in the field, in his first year of cricket Joshua is slowly improving with each game and is a good team player, keep it up Josh. Also outstanding wicket keeping from Mark Finlayson, Mark did not take a catch or stumping but his glovemanship was brilliant and I am sure he put a number of the batsmen off with his attempt stumpings. All in all an wonderful effort from the boys, we have now won 2 from 4 and currently sit 4th. Next weeks game is against cellar dwellers, Mayfield Waratah, and a good opportunity to go top 3, but only if we train a little better than last week. (must have been the heat, hey boys)

M.V.P award as picked by our panel of scorers.
Courtney MOULTON 3 points
Kurt HODSON 2 points
Luke WALKER 1 point