FRIDAY afternoon marked the conclusion of Round six in the Cricket Shepparton U16 competition at a picturesque Memorial Oval.
Despite perfect cricket conditions, the Euroa lads faced a formidable Northerners team and came up short in their run chase.
The Northerners, batting first in Week one, set an imposing total of 9-210 from their allotted 45 overs.
Their disciplined batting proved a challenge for Euroa's bowlers.
However, there were some standout performances with the ball:
Tommy White: 2-7 off 7 overs.
Jack Walters: 2-17 off 7 overs.
Patrick Murphy: 2-38 off 6 overs.
Billy Wilson: 1-15, along with two excellent catches.
In Week two, Euroa had their chance to chase the target but found themselves under immediate pressure from the Northerners' bowlers.
Consistent line and length bowling, combined with sharp fielding and crucial catches, kept the Euroa batsmen on the back foot.
Despite a valiant effort, Euroa managed 6-109 from their 45 overs, falling well short of the required total.
Leading the way with the bat were:
Oliver Swain: 27 runs.
Jack Walters: 19 runs.
Tayte Hoefchen: 15 not out.
While the Northerners were the better side across both weeks, the Euroa team showed determination and moments of brilliance, particularly in the field.
A special thank-you goes out to the parents and supporters who contributed to scoring, running the canteen, and helping out over the two weeks.
Appreciation is also extended to the ground staff for preparing an exceptional pitch that provided a fair contest for all players.
Euroa will undoubtedly look to regroup and learn from this experience as they prepare for the next round of competition.
