Secondary League Finals

Croydon Schools' Cricket Association overcame the showers last week and staged the finals of four inter- secondary school cup competitions.

Under 14 Final

St Joseph's College registered a convincing win over Woodcote High School on Tuesday (July 8th) to win the Croydon Schools' Cricket Association's Under 14 League final at Trinity School's Sandilands ground.

Facing a challenging total of 155 made by Woodcote, with David Scott scoring 56 and Javid Khan 30, St Joseph's opening partnership of Brandon Kenlock and Michael Edwards put on 130 in 17 overs, before Edwards was out for 42.

Brandon Kenlock

Kenlock went on to make 92 not out, with St Joseph's winning by nine wickets, with three overs to spare from their maximum 25 overs.

Woodcote's left arm seamer, George Sims took the only wicket, conceding 16 runs off his five overs.

St Joseph's College Under 14 League Winners

Under 12 Final

The Under 12 Final took place at Whitgift School, Haling Park on Tuesday.

Whitgift posted a challenging total of 175 off their 25 overs.  Shirley High were all out for 135, with the innings being brought to a conclusion with a "hat-trick" by swing bowler, William Blease.

Under 13 Final

Riddlesdown's Under 13s shone on a rainy day on Wednesday, outclassing Whitgift on their own patch, with a nine wicket victory.

Matters looked ominous for Riddlesdown as Whitgift began their innings, scoring 10 an over in the first few overs.

But Riddlesdown's heads didn't drop, and after the first wicket fell, with the score on 48 they stepped up their efforts with tight bowling and keen fielding that ensured that wickets fell steadily.

Whitgift were bustled out for 123 in the seventeenth over. Opener, Andrew Magill hit ten boundaries on his way to a fine 65 not out, well supported by Tyler Ward (34) as the Purley boys reached their target for the loss of only one wicket, in only fourteen overs.

Jay Massey - Riddlesdown High School

Team Manager, Mr Harper-Williams was thrilled with their win, after the match. He said:

"I'm so proud of the boys; they thoroughly deserved to retain the cup".

Riddlesdown High School Under 13s League Winners

Under 15 Final

Haling Manor High School, experiencing an upturn in fortunes in recent seasons, took on Harris Academy in the Under 15 final at Whitgift School on Thursday.

Haling Manor won the toss and invited Harris Academy to bat.  Harris's opening pair made a steady start, with a stand of 61 from 14 overs.  Fisher scored 18 and Cook 29.  Harris were restricted to 112 for four off their maximum 25 overs.  Raffiullah Ahmadi was the best of Manor's bowlers, returning impressive figures of 2 for 9 off 5 overs.

Manor's responded positively with Azam and Patel putting on 86 off the first 11overs.  Patel was trapped lbw by Fisher, for 23, with Azam reaching 45, being run out.

Hammad Azam - Haling Manor High School
Took hat trick in his side's win over Harris Academy

Harris took two more wickets before Rafiullah Ahmadi won the game for his team in the grand manor - a six over long on.

Haling Manor High School Under 15s League Winners

Further information from David Lomas on 020 8656 8857 or email: dalomas@tiscali.co.uk

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