By STEVE UTTING
Another great weekend for the Monbulk Juniors, with all teams winning.
The U15s remain on top of the ladder after defeating Lysterfield. Monbulk made 176 chasing 7/160. Captain Aaron Gillard (pic attached) continued his fine form, retiring on 50 and was well backed by John Badgery who made 25.
The U13 Hawks/Knights also had another win and sit second on the ladder. Chasing The Basins 5/71, Monbulk made 2/99. Caleb Fletcher took 2/8 and four boys retired – Austin Richardon 16*, Tam Noonan 15*, Thomas Badgery 15* and Lachlan Anderson 17*.
The U12s also played a great match defeating Upwey-Tecoma in a close one. Monbulk made 3/91, chasing Upwey’s 8/79. Sage Farmer hit a six and a four in the last over to win the game. Josh Spencer had a terrific match, taking 4/8, got a run out and then retired on 15. (picture of Josh Spencer and boys after one of his wickets attached) Rab Noonan retired on 16, Ben Grimes made 12 and Lachlan Beecroft took 2/7.
Our two U10 teams combined to take on Upwey-Tecoma at the main ground in the middle of our milo kids. The continued improvement of this group of kids has been very encouraging. Josh Langrish, playing his first game and Fletcher Russell both bowled well and Oskar Smethurst and Zac Teese both batted well.
