2007-08 cricket: Half-way through the season.

The Under 13's have been training each Wednesday and Friday. Bearing in mind there are four 10 year olds and one 9 year old in the team their performances have been excellent.

Being the youngest team in the competition and topping the ladder at the half-way mark of the season is a huge confidence booster for the boys.

The prospect of opening the season with a win was spoilt by the weather after the boys scored 8/180+ against Hope Valley in round 1, only to be denied the chance to bowl due to rain. Mohammed's 71 n.o. and Cam's 38 were highlights.

After an ordinary performance against Modbury the boys bounced back against Golden Grove, restricting G/Grove to 165 and, in reply, scoring 5/210. Mohammed's 58* and Steven's 40 were highlights.

The team won their 2 day match against Hope Valley outright. They scored 3/91 in their first innings and 0/78 in reply to Valley's 67 and 83 all out. 10 year old Steven T is proving to be a magnificent all-rounder, although nearly every player took wickets.

In the final match for 2007, a one-dayer against Eastern Suburbs, the Under 13's batted well to reach 7/124 off their 30 overs. The welcome return of Cameron after a break was a huge boost! Once again Steven top scored with 25 and there were valuable contibutions from all players. Having only 10 boys turn up for the match left a gap or two when we fielded but Eastern Suburbs fell 23 runs short. Josh's bowling was superb, taking 3 for 3 off 4 overs.

Jordan Charles and John Righetti have been the backbone of the Under 15's, Bradley Bignell's return has been a huge bonus as he excells with bat and ball!

After having Pooraka on the ropes at 7/27 the hosts staged a brilliant fightback, scoring 199. Our top order struggled, although John and Glen batted well. Pooraka's bowling and fielding was top class.

The boys struggled against quality bowling and fielding by Ingle Farm in the final match of the year. When the top order fails the wheels seem to fall off all too easily.