Avoncroft U8s finish 2nd in first festival of the season
The Under 8’s, in their first festival of the season, came a creditable second to a strong Barnt Green team, held at Cookhill CC.
The first match against the hosts they won by 21 runs with valuable contributions with the bat from Henry Greaves and Hayden Smith. Wickets for Zoe Huxley, Peter Smith, Mattie Woodcock and three in an over from Hayden Smith were the highlights of a good bowling performance.
In the second match, which included a festival debut and first wicket for Ben Mumford, Avoncroft won by 2 runs thanks to a wicket in the last over from Ben Athey. Ben Athey also starred with the bat scoring 13 and there were solid contributions from all players with the bat along with a wicket for William Cartwright.
In the last match Croft lost by 23 runs to an older Barnt Green side with Ben Athey and Hayden Smith batting well and wickets for William Cartwright, Mattie Woodcock, Henry Greaves and Ben Athey.
A great start for a very young side.
Next festival for Under 8’s Sunday 4th June at Barnt Green.
Match Report by Jason Huxley, 24/05/2017
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