Find out which players performed as premiers were crowned in Mackay Crickets junior competitions
Meet the junior cricket stars who stepped up in a big way as Mackay’s junior cricket competition reached its epic conclusion across all age brackets.
Sport
Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Mackay Cricket’s junior season is now in the history books, with grand finals across all grades completed over the weekend.
After inclement weather pushed the season finale back a week, it was Walkerston who prevailed in the under-17s, defeating Proserpine by 33 runs at Great Barrier Reef Arena.
Meanwhile, in the under-15s it was Norths who prevailed over Proserpine in a nailbiter, winning by 5 runs at George Gorrie Oval.
In the under-13s, Souths produced a convincing 10 wicket win over Proserpine, while Sarina defeated Proserpine in under-12s.
See which players stepped up for their side’s in the under-17s and 15s.
Under-17s
Ben Garner (Walkerston) - 64 (57)
Involved in the monster 135-run opening stand that set up Walkerston’s victory, Garner struck eight boundaries in his game-high score.
Ayden Loader (Walkerston) - 56 (58)
The other half of the first wicket partnership that set the game up for the Roosters, Loader saved his best innings of the season for last, with six fours and a six at almost a run-a-ball.
Ben Valmadre (Proserpine) - 55 (51)
Ultimately wasn’t able to lift his side to victory, but stood tall with a strong half-century and an 83-run partnership with Donovan Pettiford (35) before ultimately succumbing.
Under-15s
Bodie Pershouse (Norths) - 2/24 (5 overs)
Pershouse was a reliable frontline bowler for his side as the only player to bowl five overs, and he secured two wickets for his troubles on top.
Matthew Logan (Proserpine) - 40* (53)
Logan produced for Proserpine at the top of the order, sadly for them it wasn’t enough to help them to chase down their 122-run target.
Brock Childs (Proserpine) - 2/20 (5 overs)
His stats don’t jump off the page, but Childs was reliable with ball in hand for his side.
Cotter outlines how Cowboys can counter Manly’s mammoth pack
Reuben Cotter has outlined how North Queensland can expose Manly’s mammoth pack on Saturday evening while backing rookie halfback Tom Duffy to shine in his first NRL opportunity.
Coaches, officials lift lid on soaring junior Cutters teams
With three out of four junior teams undefeated after three rounds, there’s little wonder why Mackay coaches are talking up their team’s performances. Find out what they had to say.