Pembroke County Cricket Club Under 15's Junior League:

 

Cresselly (126-5)  beat   Kilgetty  (114-6)  by Martin Jones

 
Sponsor: Colin John – Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants
Umpires: Allan Hansen &  Steve Williams
Scorers: Becki Badham  &   Diane James * Jessica Lewis
Coaches: Trefor Badham & Colin Evans (Kilgetty);  Simon Cole & Richard Jenkins (Cresselly)
Venue St Ishmaels  CC
 
This year’s final was between the top sides, from the   two  zones,  with Kilgetty beating  their Under 14's  in the semi-final whilst Cresselly beat St Ishmaels  in the other semi-final, so it was a repeat of last year’s teams.
 
Captain of Kilgetty, Logan Hall,  won the toss against his counterpart Tyler James  of Cresselly  and decided to bowl first. The square and  outfield was in fine condition with the hard work of Kevin Bowen &  Stuart Carpenter. 
 
Traditionally the Under 15's Finals have been dominated by the bowlers  but on this occasion the fine stroke making of the batters on both sides was evident to all. Ollie Arthur (10) and Oscar Lewis(28 5x4) set the tone  with  Lewis Mason (9) getting Cresselly off to a good start. Wickets by Oli Cook (1- 21), George Morgan (1- 30) and  Carter Heywood (1- 20 ) kept  Kilgetty in the game although they would rue some early opportunities to take some catches.
 
 It was at the stage the game changed with some tremendous  straight  strokes by Griff Jenkins  on both the hedge and road side of the ground, (36 retired in 29 balls with 4x6 & 1x 4) Credit also to  Taylor Lewis for bowling a maiden when Griff was in full throttle. Tyler James 23 added the later runs and Cresselly finished on  126-5 with Maddoc Evans  (1-13) and a run out by Oli Cook concluded the Ist Innings
 
Kilgetty needed a good start but the opening bowlers of Oscar Lewis (2-9) and Tyler James (2-24) took 3 early wickets to put Kilgetty on the back foot. However, Logan Hall (35 retired ,36 balls 5x 4) and George Morgan (20) fought back for Kilgetty. Maddox Evans (18 ) and Taylor Lewis (11) continued the good work and with 4 overs to go the game was in the balance. The attack continued to the end but wickets by  Lewis Mason (1-30) and Ollie Arthur (1-19) saw Cresselly over the line. This was an excellent game of cricket played in good spirits and a credit to both clubs and their respective coaching teams.
 
In the presentation after the match, Martin Jones (Junior Organiser)  congratulated both sides on reaching the Final  and  their coaches who  also deserve great  praise for their  hard work.  He also thanked St Ishmaels for hosting the final, including  Kevin Bowen and Stuart Carpenter  for their work on the ground, Wendy & Peter  Bradshaw for the BBQ and tremendous spread after the match.
 
Thanks were given to umpires  Allan  Hansen and  Steve Williams  and the scorers  Becki Badham, Diane James & Jesse Lewis    who all contributed to the evening’s entertainment for a large crowd.

 The ongoing generous support of   League Sponsors Colin  John,  Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants  was again  acknowledged.  It was also great to see   Senior Cup Organiser Robert Ridge in attendance with Robert  presenting  some of the trophies and medals.
 
The Winning Trophy, now in its 50th year, donated  by the family of the late Stan Richards and John Bowen, looked a picture. It was great to  Ollie Rees  grandson  of John Bowen   present the family trophy  to  winning captain Tyler James .
 
The player of the match,  donated by the family of the late Bill Roberts, another St Ishmaels stalwart, was picked by the umpires and presented on behalf of the family by Wendy Bradshaw. Mention was made of  all the fine batting performances but for his  superb innings  and 3 tight overs at the end there was  only one winner. Griff Jenkins.
 
Cresselly and all their age coaches were  also congratulated for an outstanding season, winning all 3 age groups in the Junior Leagues, a remarkable achievement
 
Cresselly Team:
Tyler James(C), Milo Jones(WK), Oscar Lewis, Lucian Thornton, Ollie Arthur, Lewis Mason, Griff Jenkins, Josh Richards, Eli Owen, Ollie Rowlands, Ethan James and Rhys Barnes.

Kilgetty Team:
Logan Hall(C), Maddoc Evans, Carter Heywood, George Morgan, George Mcdonald, Lucas Rhys- Davies, Iori Harts, Olly Badham, Oli Cook, Taylor Lewis, Jack Cole, and Theo Scourfield.