Bayswater Morley entered the Grand Final at Iluka Reserve with Ryan Ross and Matt Voorn included with Peter Baker (injured), Mike Houston and Jayden Power being the unlucky players to miss out.
After Cody Wilson called correctly and elected to bowl, the decision paid immediate dividends when he bowled the Joondalup opener second ball of the match. However, the batsmen fought back to reach 75 before Jason Noble struck twice. The bowlers worked hard to restrict the powerful batting line up and despite two wickets to Josh Keys and one to Mitchell Todd, at 6 for 181, Joondalup were set for a two hundred plus total. But another wicket to Todd and an inspired 3 wicket burst by Brayden Dempster (10/3/3/15) wrapped up the innings for 188.
Keys and Todd saw out the 2 overs before lunch and then set in pursuit of a challenging but achievable target. The unfortunate run out of Todd with 28 on the board was compounded when Keys (30) and Tim Smithies (0) were both stumped just prior to drinks with 75 runs posted. On resumption of play, worse was to follow. An in form Rhys Hampson (35/60) was adjudged LBW sweeping. Dan Caporn (54/102) battled on with support from a defiant Ryan Ross (7/51) but the target was eventually out of reach. Sam Daulby remained 12 not out when the last wicket fell at 165.
It had been a fine effort in the field to contain the opposition to under 190 but the loss of key wickets in the middle session of the run chase proved critical. Coach, Craig Hampson and his support team can feel very satisfied over the achievement of making the grand final from sixth position. The man of the match award went to Brayden Dempster.
Under 15’s v Wanneroo
Bayswater reversed the Round 11 result by beating Wanneroo in a memorable Grand Final at Lilac Reserve. Sent in to bat the Bayswater batsmen fought hard to reach a moderate total of 141 – this co-incidentally was the same score they defended in the hearting stopping semi final against Melville only a week earlier.
With Mason Coad joining rejuvenated opener, Alex Smith the Bayswater Morley innings started confidently against the Wanneroo pace attack. Smith reached 20, and the score 37, before he was caught cutting. Coad continued his excellent form from the semi final and with Captain, Travis Keys added 41 before he was dismissed for 32, quickly followed by Keys (24) and Chad Pritchard first ball. At 97 Alex Di Placido (8) was caught at slip and a subdued Jake Lewis (12) followed shortly after. A fighting effort from Ryan McMillan (20) and Herchelle Classen (10) saw the side close with 141 runs on the board. It was hardly the sort of score that the team had planned but it was better than hoped for when 7 batsmen were out and just 109 runs scored.
Classen struck almost immediately and then a superb gully catch by James Kenny off Lewis (12/1/1/30) snatched the initiative from Wanneroo who were in deep bother at 2 for 4. Courtesy of a spate of 15 sundries, the batting recovered to reach 38 before Prichard was introduced to the attack. His 6 overs produced 2 wickets for 13 and with Dan Ogilvie (6//2/0/10) bowling tight lines, runs came slowly. Inevitably, though, Wanneroo fought back but found the clever spin and flight of Ryan Kovalevs difficult to combat. Senior coach. Craig Kirkby described this spell as the turning point in the match. Kovalevs’ flight deceived two batsmen who hit him return catches and a third holed out to the safe hands of substitute fielder Jack Seward. A smart run out by Prichard compounded the batting problems but with Wanneroo’s best batsman farming the strike, and the tail enders defending grimly, the score continued to mount.
Finally, with 18 runs required and two wickets in hand, Wanneroo had balanced the game and were better placed than Bayswater had been at a similar stage. At that point, Keys called on a limping Classen (8.3/1/3/20) for one final effort. The bowler responded by twice crashing off cutters into the batsmen’s pads and getting the nod from the umpire to close the Wanneroo innings for 127.
It was a wonderful result for coach Wim Van Houwelingen whose positive outlook and clear goal setting saw all the players contribute significantly to the three finals wins. He was well supported over the season by Russell Lewis, Mike Prichard, and John Keys.
The Man of the Match award went to Ryan Kovalevs who tied down one end for nearly an hour and a half when the match was up for grabs.
The Rod Evans Trophy for Player of the Finals was richly deserved by Chad Prichard whose efforts reflected his enthusiasm, skills, and determination.
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The U/15’s earned a place in the grand final after a heart-stopping character win against a determined Centurions. Electing to bat on a wicket that proved two-paced early in the day, Baysie were in big trouble with five batsmen back in the pavilion and only 43 runs on the board. A forty-two run partnership between Mason Coad (60) and Ryan McMillan (19) restored matters a little but then three wickets fell for only four runs and at 8 for 87 a miracle was needed. Coad and James Kenny (16) put on 45 for the ninth wicket. Coad was in masterly form, driving both sides of the wicket and taking the attack to the opposition bowlers. The innings wagged on another 9 vital runs after Coad’s dismissal and the total of 141 was better than may have been the case.
In the 45 minutes before lunch, Centurions were in trouble at 3 for 28 courtesy of a sharp run out by Chad Prichard, a diving catch at cover by Alex Smith, and a catch behind to Travis Keys. After lunch Jake Hill (2/16) struck twice as Centurions edged closer. Herchelle Classen (3/25) was outstanding in a tight Bayswater attack that wrapped up the innings with 2 runs to spare. But the closing minutes were not without drama when a diving catch by Ryan Kovalevs off Pritchard (1/5) was disallowed. However, justice was served when Kovalevs took a juggled catch off the same batsman two overs later. Then James Kenny (2/11) drew an edge from the last batsman giving Keys his third catch behind and the Bayswater supporters breathed a universal sigh of relief.
U/17’s v Mt Lawley
The U/17’s advanced into the grand final with a resounding 7 wicket win over Mt Lawley at Breckler Park. Mt Lawley elected to bat and were all out for 173 in the 58th over. The total could have been less as they recovered from an early blitz by the Bayswater pace attack. Cody Wilson (10.1/2/5/19) was in outstanding form and enjoyed great support from Brayden Dempster, Joel Butcher, Jason Noble, and Josh Keys. Dan Caporn was busy behind the stumps with three catches and Sam Daulby featured with two outstanding field catches.
Keys (81*) immediately took the initiative from the Mt Lawley bowlers to dominate a 60 run partnership with Mitch Todd (14). With Rhys Hampson (67/95) in full flight, Keys adopted the anchor role was Bayswater reached the target in only 50vers.
]]>Baysie had to work hard when they won the toss and batted. Josh Keys (67/114) was the innings anchor and with Rhys Hampson (28/56) added 66 for the second wicket before the middle order crashed to be 6/129. Enter Jason Noble who continued his good form scoring 43 from 46 balls but it was pace duo Cody Wilson (46/30) and Brayden Dempster (24/37) who savaged the tiring attack in a 71 run eighth wicket stand before the innings closed at 9/235.
Dempster broke through early then Rhys Hampson snared two wickets but South Perth looked threatening at 5/168. The return of Wilson (2/34) and Dempster (5/27) to the attack saw the top qualifiers collapse to be all out for 184 setting up a clash with Mt Lawley in the semi final.
15’s v Willeton
A blazing 124 from Travis Keys set up a challenging chase for Willeton of 6/251. Alex Smith (30), Alex Di Placido (27*) and Chad Pritchard (22) were valuable allies to Keys who played a chanceless knock.
Willeton started the chase in good fashion before Jake Hill (2/20), James Kenny (2/21), and Ryan Kovalevs (1/33) applied the brakes. When Keys made a stumping from Smith’s bowling, Prichard (4/22) then destroyed the opposition innings in a spell of penetrating seam bowling.
In a game that was memorable for Keys’ entertaining batsmanship and for some umpiring decisions that left players and spectators wondering, Willeton were all out for 199 and Baysie advanced to the semi final against Centurions
]]>With a win guaranteeing a finals berth, the batting was disappointing despite the best efforts of Jason Noble (35 runs from 47 balls) and Ryan Ross (31*/62). Although Mitchell Todd (18), Rhys Hampson (23), and Josh Keys (17) got starts, no one was able to sustain an innings and the side collapsed to be all out for 157 in only 49 overs. The last 5 wickets added only 24 runs.
Cody Wilson struck immediately before stumps but a partnership exceeding 100 runs turned the game Subiaco’s way. Wilson (2/23) and Brayden Dempster (2/44) were the main wicket takers but the boys stuck at the task restricting the opposition batsmen to 9/207 from 67 overs.
There were some nervous moments until word came through that Midland Guildford had been beaten and Baysie had secured 6th place and a finals match.
Under 15’s
With Travis Keys and Jake Lewis in Hobart on State duties, and key batsmen Mason Coad and Alex Smith out injured, the U/15’s called on U/14’s Alex Di Placido, Louis Ray, Jake Wood, and Jarrad Sims as replacements to take on Subiaco Floreat at Alderbury Reserve.
Winning the toss and bowling, Jake Hill (1/12) had an early wicket before a fifty run partnership was broken by Chad Prichard (1/26). This exposed the batsmen to the probing spin of Ryan Kovalevs (12/1/4/31) and with Dan Ogilvie (2/11) ripping through the tail the opposition innings folded for 123 runs.
The Bayswater batsmen made heavy weather of the chase losing 5 for 57 before first gamer, Sims (8) and experienced Jack Seward (26) steadied the innings with a 41 run partnership. Their departure left Kovalevs (23*) and Wood (11*) to see the side safely home and to finish top of the premiership ladder.
Two keen observers were Keys and Lewis who had only arrived home at 9.30 that morning and rushed to watch their team mates secure a double chance at the flag.
]]>Australian School Boy Cricket Championships where the WA boys finished top
of their pool but lost to NSW in the final.
Jake Lewis had a great tour, scoring 234 runs @ 58.50, hs 108* and taking 7
wickets at 20.00, earning selection in the Australian School Boys team to
visit Dubai later this year.
Travis Keys battled the flu plus the opposition scoring 65 runs @ 13.00 and
being the outstanding wicket keeper with 11 dismissals, 7 catches & 4 stumpings.
Congratulations to both players.
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Having held Wanneroo to 6/192, the team would have had mixed feeling about their efforts especially conceding 26 sundries (mainly wides) in the total. In the bowling department, Jake Hill (2/11) confirmed his growing status as a quick bowler, with Jake Lewis (2/50) being the other multiple wicket taker. Spinner Ryan Kovalevs was his miserly self (11/1/0/28) and Jake Wood continued his excellent form with the gloves in an otherwise dull day.
Perhaps over night rain had affected the pitch but with the exception of Travis Keys (31) and Jake Lewis (22) only Louis Ray (11) reached double figures in a poor total of 97. Wanneroo batting a second time were 2 for 20 when play ended. With Keys and Lewis unavailable on state duties next match, and dependable Mason Coad still injured, coach Wim Van Houwelingen will be looking for the other batsmen to play substantial innings.
Under 17’s
A slow day at Kingsway concluded with Wanneroo struggling to 6/133 after their 60 overs. Medium pacer, Mike Houston (3/22) was in fine form and off spinner Rhys Hampson (2/23) kept the batsmen in rein. However, after Mitchell Todd (35) and Hampson (21) departed the target proved beyond Bayswater who were all out for 114 runs with 24 overs left to bowl. Ryan Ross (21) and Cody Wilson (11) also played well but some soft dismissals would disappoint coach Craig Hampson so close to the finals.
Batting a second time, Wanneroo reached 4/74. Wilson picked up two wickets and keeper Sam Daulby featured with three catches. A win next match against bottom side Subiaco-Floreat should secure 5th place while anything less may make the Melville/Fremantle result important.
]]>Chris Harris (52 from 74 balls) shone in a heart stopper against Midland Guildford who had earlier compiled 7/172. While the Bayswater bowlers worked hard it took 20 overs before leg spinner Alex Campbell (1/33) was rewarded when keeper Jake Wood removed the bails at the second attempt. Two more chances were missed from Campbell’s bowling as the batsmen advanced to 129 in the 36th over before Jarrad Sims (2/11) struck twice. Despite their excellent position, the batsmen were well contained losing 4 for 43 in the final 9 overs.
The Bayswater Morley run chase started disastrously with two LBW’s in the first over. Sam Bowers (21/47) and Louis Ray (23/40) began a salvage task reaching 60 in fifteen overs before they both departed. Alex Diplacido (20/25) and Harris took up the chase with Dan Mustica (15/24) - both the latter adjudged LBW on an apparently rapidly deteriorating wicket. When Campbell (4/8) became the 9th wicket to fall, two runs were needed. Surrounded by close catchers, Jordan Alvaro (5*/7) and Callan Bridges (4/14) defended 9 balls before a wide tied the scores. Then Bridges drove for two ending the fifteen years of district junior coaching for Rod Evans with an exciting win.
Under 13’s
Chasing Midland Guildford’s 140, the Bayswater batsmen made a spirited effort in reaching 8/120 from their 40 overs. Swing bowler, Christian Lee (6/1/3/11) continued his outstanding form with the ball but some of the pace bowling varied in line and length and provided scoring opportunities. The team missed the bowling skills of Coby Kenny (injured) and Kevin Carlson (unavailable) who have baffled the opposition batsmen in recent matches. However, it was a solid effort in the field with four run outs and Jack Daulby took two catches.
Diminutive Ethan Petta’s unbeaten 56 (from 91 balls) was the stand out innings. He received valuable support from emerging batsman Lane Berry (30/51) but Cameron Todd was the only other batsman to reach double figures.
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Scarborough chose to bat against a tight attack led by Louis Ray who was in outstanding form (8/3/1/11). After 20 over they had struggled to 2 for 34 with Jordan Alvaro, Aaron Evans, Callan Bridges, and Alex Di Placido maintaining tight control. Unfortunately, missed half chances enabled Scarborough to bat through and their innings closed at 3/134 with Daniel Mustica (4/0/1/14) and Jarrad Sims (4/1/0/6) bowling well at the end.
At 3 for 26 in the fifteenth over, the task was ahead of the Bayswater batsmen. The innings was anchored by opener Sam Bowers (33 from 99 balls), with contributions from an unwell Alex Di Placido (22), and the hard hitting Chris Harris (21). However, just as a partnership was developing, a wicket fell keeping the game in the balance. At 7 for 118, Alex Campbell (21 from 16 balls) joined Hudson Delves (15) and put the issue beyond doubt with three overs in hand.
Under 13’s
An outstanding opening partnership of 45 runs between Bailey Gregson (25) and Ethan Petta (19) was followed by an equally amazing collapse. Only Billy Boyd (24) provided any further resistance and the innings folded at a disappointing 84. But in the way that makes cricket such a fascinating game, the Bayswater bowlers set out to redeem their batting mates' failure.
As it eventuated, the Scarborough batsmen had no answer to the pace and swing of Christian Lee (3 /12), left arm speedster Sam Wolters (2/3), the clever flight of Coby Kanny (2/2) or the beguiling spin of Kevin Carlson (2/6) and collapsed for to be all out for 40 from 25 overs. Jaxon Field was outstanding with two catches.
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Although the boys batted their 40 overs they only managed 64 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Jack Daulby (19 from 75 balls) was resolute but Ethan Petta (11 from 45) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. However, the Baysie Boys made the opposition earn their score of 7/113 against a probing spin bowling attack. Left hand orthodox Kevin Carlsen (8/2/2/11) was outstanding and with leggie Bailey Gregson (6/0/2/21) and offie Koby Canny (4/2/1/2) confounded their opponents. Unfortunately, the batsmen had not given the team enough runs to defend.
U/14’s
Captain Jarrad Sims (45) led the way to a very competitive total of 10/162. But in only batting 44 overs the side missed an opportunity to defeat second placed Joondalup. Alex Di Placido (26), Chris Harris (17), Sam Bowers (17) and Jordan Alvaro (14) were important contributors with the bat. Failure to bat that last over proved the difference with the opposition getting home in the 45th over. The Baysie boys generally bowled well but when they strayed in line and length they were punished. Aaron Evans was the outstanding bowler (3/22) to follow a five wicket haul last time he travelled to Iluka. Louis Ray and Alex Di Placido both collected a wicket while Jarrad Sims produced a tight spell. Daniel Mustica continued to show his ability to bowl well at the end of an innings.
]]>Eighth placed Melville took on 7th placed Bayswater at Hillcrest with both teams knowing a win could see them into the top six. Batting first, Bayswater reached 9/219 after 60 overs courtesy of quality innings from Mitchell Todd (62), Rhys Hampson (63) and Dan Caporn (38). Although competitive this total was at least 20 runs short of Craig Hampson’s target due to a lack of urgency towards the latter part of the innings. As it eventuated, Melville’s early batting showed little enterprise against the bowling of Brayden Dempster (3/23), and Peter Baker (3/31). Wicket keeper Dan Caporn quit the gloves for a turn with the ball and will no doubt long celebrate his figures of 2/7
U/15’s
Although Melville would still have a mathematical possibility to make the six they showed little inclination to seriously challenge top side Bayswater. Led by Alex Smith (97) relishing the chance to open the batting and with Jake Lewis continuing his stellar season the Bayswater innings closed at 5/264.. Melville started busily despite losing an early wicket courtesy of the safe hands of Sean Gupanis from a Jake Lewis rocket. But on 51, two runs outs to Ryan McMahon prowling at square leg turned the game. The quality of ground fielding continued with two further run outs before spinner Ryan Kovalevs (5/20) out guiled the batsmen with his cleverly controlled variations of flight and turn. Batting for 8 second innings overs it was hard to understand what the Melville coach was teaching his team when he directed his captain to place nine fielders on the boundary. Jake Lewis (39*) cleared the fielders three times anyway and with Travis Keys (35* ) helped themselves to 74 runs and the associated bonus points.
State School Boys Under 15’s
Congratulations to Jake Lewis and Travis Keys on their selection in the State team and for being appointed joint captains and vice captains of the tour to Tasmania in February this season.
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