FRIDAY evening saw the conclusion of the Under 16 cricket game between Euroa and ladder leaders Tatura at Memorial Oval. In a two-day contest, Tatura proved to be too strong for Euroa, but the effort put forth by the home side deserves recognition. The previous week, Euroa faced an uphill battle with only seven regular players available. Despite the challenge, they won the toss and elected to bat, posting a total of six for 75 after 33 overs. The best performers with the bat for Euroa were Ethan Saxon with 36 runs and Tommy White with 13 runs. With runs on the board and a difficult pitch to bat on, Euroa’s bowlers were determined to make an impact. They quickly made inroads into the strong Tatura batting lineup, with some excellent catches and consistent line-and-length bowling. However, it wasn’t enough to stop Tatura from passing Euroa’s total. Tatura was all bowled out in the 38th over for 130. Best performances with the ball for Euroa included Oliver Wilson with 3/28, Patty Murphy with 2/5, and Tommy White with 2/6. Although Euroa was beaten by a stronger side, the players can take pride in their performance. They’re not far off the mark, and a solid result in their final home-and-away game should place them in good company as they head into the finals. A big thank you to the Under 12 lads who helped out by fielding during the first week, as well as to the parents for their support with scoring and assisting in the canteen. SCOREBOARD: Euroa 6/75 - E.Saxon 35 (71) defeated by Tatura 10/130 - O.Wilson 3/28.
