Saints get mixed results across grades

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Oct 30, 2024

Round three of the Murray Valley Cricket Association A-grade competition saw Berrigan travel to Barooga.

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Barooga elected to bat first after winning the toss.

Berrigan’s bowlers struck early with Jacob Bartlett (5-18) clean bowling Lachlan Sutton for seven to have the Hawks 1-16.

The Saints continue to bowl well however luck was not with them with plenty of chances not going to hand.

Jack Poole (33), Jonathon Oliver (29) and Crue Lucas (37) all combined with Zach Dunn (65) to consolidate Barooga's innings taking the score to 5-182.

Late wickets for the Saints saw Barooga's innings finish at 7-194 after their 45 overs.

In reply the Saints got off to a flying start, however three quick wickets saw the Saints 3-24 with both Jacob Bartlett and Luke Melville both fresh at the crease.

The two absorbed Barooga's bowling taking the Saints’ score past 100.

Melville fell shortly later for 46.

Bartlett kept battling away passing his 50, but constant wickets by Barooga didn't allow the Saints to build partnerships.

The run rate got too great, with the Saints finishing 8-175 after 45 overs, with Bartlett making 75.

Lachlan Sutton (2-19), James Hooper (2-30), and Oliver (3-21) the pick of the bowlers for Barooga.

Lachlan Whelan (1-39) picked up the Berrigan Hay & Schifferle Farming Award and Jordan Swann Claimed the Albury Sportspower Award.

Under-15s

After last week’s wash out, Berrigan's under-15s took on Finley at home.

The Saints won the toss electing to bowl first.

Finley batted well, taking advantage of some loose bowling from the Saints and posting a big score off 25 overs fininshing 3-132.

James Winn (36 retired), Nick Chessworth (25 not out), Jackson Pitt (24 not out) and Ryan Bauer (18) and did damage to the Cats.

Will Batten (1-10) and Jack Phillips (1-20) were the pick of the bowlers.

In reply, Finley started on top to have the Saints 2-14.

Jack Phillips (29) and Jordan Swann (38 retired) got the Saints back into the game, however Finley's tight bowling restricted the Saints to 7-104.

For their efforts, Jordan Swann picked up the Federal Hotel Parma Award, Jack Phillips the Berrigan Cafe Award and Harry Ellis claimed the Albury Sportspower Award.