A GRADE EUROA welcomed Pine Lodge to the Memorial for Round 11 of the Haisman Shield. Captain Andrew Squires lost the toss, and Pine Lodge elected to bat first in sweltering conditions. Fletcher Paul opened the bowling and made an immediate impact, taking a wicket with his very first delivery as Josh Robertson caught behind. Walter Jackson and Fletcher maintained tight lines, making it difficult for Pine Lodge to score. Oli Wilson replaced Paul and struck immediately, securing a caught and bowled. Archie Wilson followed suit, knocking over the stumps to leave Pine Lodge at 3/26. Despite some resistance from Pine Lodge, Euroa’s bowlers continued to dominate. Jackson re-entered the attack and claimed a wicket by hitting the stumps. Archie returned and took another wicket, leaving the score at 5/34. Euroa went on to take the final four wickets for just nine runs, with Fletcher claiming three wickets, and Archie and Walter each taking one more. Pine Lodge was bowled out for 134 in the 42nd over. Euroa’s run chase began shakily, losing four wickets for just 30 runs. However, Walter and Captain Squires stabilised the innings with a crucial 31-run partnership. Unfortunately, both were dismissed in quick succession, leaving Euroa at 6/61. The drama continued as Sham and Fletcher added 28 runs, but two more wickets fell in consecutive deliveries. Despite their valiant efforts, Euroa fell short by 22 runs, finishing on 112. Pine Lodge's total of 134 proved to be too much. A Grade’s next game is a two-dayer against Katandra at the Friendlies starting Saturday at 12:30pm. SCOREBOAD: Euroa 112 (S. Dadallage 20, W. Jackson 19) defeated by Pine Lodge 134 (F Paul 4-24, A Wilson 3-23) B GRADE EUROA travelled to Tallygaroopna to face Northerners in Round 11 of the B Grade competition. Captain Declan Redfern won the toss and elected to bat first in sweltering conditions. John Brodie and Harry Lister got the innings off to a solid start with a promising 26-run opening partnership. However, John’s innings was cut short after a sneaky catch, leaving the score at 1/26. Euroa found themselves in a bit of a pickle at 3/35, but Jye Bjorksten and Lachie Hill fought back with a dazzling 61-run partnership. After Jye was dismissed for 28, Euroa slipped into a dramatic collapse, losing their final wickets to be bowled out for 140. With 141 runs to defend, Jack Walters made an early breakthrough in the first over, but Northerners soon found their rhythm and cruised to the target. Leo Murphy broke a 133-run partnership, but Northerners reached the total in just 18 overs, defeating Euroa by eight wickets. B Grade’s next game is a two-dayer against Katandra at Katandra starting Saturday at 12:30pm. SCOREBOARD: Euroa 140 J. Bjoksten 28, L. Hill 25 defeated by Northerners 2-141 L. Murphy 1-21, J. Walters 1-34. E GRADE EUROA travelled to Katandra West to take on Katandra in Round 13 of the E Grade competition. Captain Connor McCombe lost the toss, and Katandra elected to bat first in sweltering conditions. Katandra started strong with a 40-run opening partnership before Grayson Kirk broke through with a spectacular catch by Phil Thompson. Jack Wilson followed up with another breakthrough, and Euroa soon struck again with a double wicket burst by Cooper Goodall and Jack Wilson, leaving Katandra at 4/112. Euroa’s bowlers continued to keep the pressure on, with Tim Swift breaking a 46-run partnership and Grayson and Paddy Murphy each taking a wicket. Katandra finished on 7/256 after 40 overs. Euroa’s chase started poorly, losing three wickets for just 10 runs in the first three overs. Captain McCombe and Tim Swift steadied the ship, but Connor had to retire not out. Rayan Moore was soon dismissed, leaving Euroa at 5/49. Connor returned to join Tim, and together they added 34 runs before Connor was dismissed. Cooper Goodall joined Tim for a brilliant 71-run partnership, including 37 runs in the 28th and 29th overs. Tim reached a well-deserved century, but Euroa’s chase fell short, finishing on 163 and losing by 93 runs. E Grade’s next game is a one-dayer against Kyabram at the Memorial on Saturday starting at 12:30pm. SCOREBOARD: Katandra 7/256 J. Wilson 2-26, G Kirk 2-44 defeated Euroa 163 T Swift 100, C McCombe 26.
