Youngsters make their mark

4th XI celebrating Jed Fraser’s first senior game. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

After their match on Saturday 16 December, Monbulk Cricket Club’s 1’s stay a game clear on top for the ladder with a 100 run win over Rowville.

Youngsters continue to improve and determine the outcome of matches, with TJ securing 93 runs and big Dan taking four wickets.

The 2’s also continued their winning form with Saf and Hooksy making 60’s and Connor another economical 3 fa.

The 3’s have had a tougher season so far, but plenty of youngsters getting valuable experience. Badge and Gilly had a good opening stand and Jake, Lachy and Sam all bowled well.

The 4’s are also on top of the ladder at the xmas break winning a close one yesterday. Jed Fraser playing his first senior match the highlight along with Nick Heron’s 3/21 and Willo’s quick fire 50.

The 5’s had a loss but skipper Brocky had a great match (56 & 4/33). Well done to Jabba also for making 36* and for being one of our oldest and longest serving players who continues to help out the 5ths.

Saturday Scoreboard:

Monbulk 1st XI – 6/213 (T.Utting 93, B,Martin 38*, J.Fenby 34) def Rowville 10/101 (D.Cleary 4/19, D.Maher 3/39)

Monbulk 2nd XI – 4/172 (K.Snyman 63*, B.Hooker 60) def Rowville 9/145 (C.Haworth-Hooker 3/11, J. Santini 2/19)

Monbulk 3rd XI – 6/135 (T.Badgery 33, A.Gillard 28) def by Lysterfield 7/139 (L.Tilley 3/45, S.Blenkiron 2/23)

Monbulk 4th XI – 9/199 (D.Williams 52, S.Utting 42) def Johnson Park 8/193 (N.Heron 3/21, C.Defina 3/42)

Monbulk 5th XI – 6/164 (B.Brockwell 56, B.Jamonts 36*) def by St Johns-Tecoma 10/184 (B.Brockwell 4/33. C.Spooner 2/18)

Monbulk U16’s – 10/87 (E.Knight 24, K.Sutton 18) def by Kings-Knights 4/100 (J.Fraser 2/10)

Monbulk U12’s – 5/86 (E. Toohey 14, S. Czaja 12) def by Lysterfield Beavers 7/110 (F. Ratten 1/4, E. Toohey 1/3, A. Selby 1/6)

Monbulk Fast 9’s – 5/75 (H. Watson 12*, A. Arnott 9*) def Emerald 6/62 (H. Grigg 3/4, A. Anoop Nechikottil 1/1)

Monbulk Gold Super 7’s – 62 (H. Robb 4*, K. Paynter 3*, O. Spargo 3*) vs Upwey Tecoma 106 (N. Tesoriero 1/21)

Monbulk Maroon Super 7’s – 84 (C. Selby 5*, Z. Spargo 3*) vs Upwey Tecoma 111 (A. Anderson 1/18, Z. Spargo 1/4)

The Monbulk Cricket Club wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.