Under 15's Emerging Warriors Carnival

The NE Zone won the carnival and, like the U/14’s, Baysie boys played a prominent part in the success. 

Travis Keys hit three consecutive centuries including 109 in a 20/20 match for an aggregate of nearly 400 and an average of a staggering 197 runs.  His dominance of the bowling in these games demonstrated the premise that every ball is a scoring opportunity and he achieved this with a combination of batting power, subtlety, hard running, and, at times, adventurous creativity.

Tall pace bowler, Dan Ogilvie show-cased his talent with a five wicket haul in game three while off spinner Ryan Kovalevs earned plaudits for his consistent control and endeavour that included figures of 4 for 27 in the second 20/20.  In the eight overs he bowled in two 20/20 matches Ryan conceded only one boundary - an excellent performance.  Super bat, Jake Lewis made starts in all matches but was unable to go on to big scores.

Round 7 v Mt Lawley

Under 15’s 

Invited to bat, Mt Lawley were in trouble struggling to 5 for 60 against the pace attack of Jake Lewis (3/23), Hershelle Classen (1/32), and Dan Ogilvie (1/11).  However, the middle order and tail dug in and the innings finally closed at a respectable 7 for 188.

Bayswater replied with 4 for 240 against an attack that was unable to curb Jake Lewis. He batted superbly through the innings to end unbeaten on 124.  Alex Di Placido (44), who has thrived on the challenge of being promoted from the U/14’s, was a valuable ally.  Although coach Wim Van Houwelingen is still unavailable due to injury his support team of Russ Lewis, Mike Prichard, and John Keys are proving able and enthusiastic deputies.

Under 17’s

Mt Lawley’s decision to bat produced a workmanlike total of 7 for 171 at the end of their sixty overs against a tight Bayswater attack.  Leg spinner, Jake Mulder returned the best figures with 2 for 24 from his 11 overs.  The other bowlers were economical with Nick Van Der Westhuizen (5/2/1/8) and Cody Wilson (8/3/0/9) being notably miserable at conceding runs.  When Bayswater 's innings closed at 6 for 205, it was opener Tim Smithies who had anchored the side with a fine, unbeaten 72.  Coming to the wicket at 2 for 32, Matt Voorn (47 from 57 balls) produced a virtuoso knock before Smithies was joined by all rounder Cody Wilson who showed no mercy to the bowlers scoring 49* from only 51 balls.   This put the team less than two points out of the six setting up a crucial match when they host 8^th placed Melville in round 8.        

Baysie's WA Under 17’s Champs

Three Bayswater representatives at the National U/17’s Championships returned to District Cricket after a successful tour of Tasmania.  Pace bowler, Nick Van der Westhuizen was the leading wicket taker for WA.  Opener, Mitchell Todd with a top score of 51 demonstrated his versatility by bowling his off spinners, and Jake Lewis, a late inclusion, batted successfully in the middle order maintaining a run a ball scoring rate.

Emerging Warriors U/14’s Carnival

Bayswater's Alex Di Placido was named Player of the Championship and Chris Harris named Player of the NE Region at the completion of the Emerging Warriors Carnival.

Captaining the last match, Alex Di Placido led the way with 3/23 as North East Region bowled out the South West for 140 and then top scored with 31in a run chase that saw the NE unbeaten in the carnival.  Opener, Chris Harris maintained his form through every match with a highest score of 94 runs.

Alex and Chris are two of a new wave of talented juniors heading towards the Club’s senior ranks.

Round 6

Under 17's

Vagaries of a turf wicket is a part of the challenge of the game but the Under 17’s bad luck with weather and wickets wasn’t helped by an umpiring decision to abandon play on a lively wicket.   At the time Perth were staggering at 3 for 9.  When played recommenced on Day 2, the Bayswater bowlers continued the demolition job.  Brayden Dempster (4/17), Cody Wilson (3/25) and Peter Baker (2/7) were always threatening as Perth crawled to 95 from 50 overs leaving Bayswater just fifteen overs to take first innings points.  In an exciting run chase, Josh Keys (30* from 25 balls) and Rhys Hampson (19 from 14) were outstanding as batsmen sacrificed their wickets to snatch an unlikely but well deserved win.

Under 15’s

It doesn’t matter how well you bowl if catches are dropped.  This was the case when the 15’s took on bottom side Perth at Fletcher Park.  And while the Bayswater catching was sub par they did managed to pick up three run outs.  Left arm spinner, Mason Coad was the chief victim of fielding lapses as Perth declared at 8 for 198.  That score proved out of reach as Jack Seward (19), Chad Prichard (17), Louis Ray (17) and Hershelle Classen (18) got starts but weren’t able to go on.  Only quality all rounder Alex Di Placido looked in control.  When he was bowled for 42 from 65 balls the innings folded for 147.