FNQ cricket teams sweep titles; 11 earn further NQ selection

Cricket Far North’s underage representative teams completed undefeated North Queensland Championship campaigns in Townsville.

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Cricket Far North’s underage representative teams completed undefeated North Queensland Championship campaigns in Townsville.

Both the under-18s and under-21s swept aside Mackay-Whitsunday and Central Queensland to claim titles.

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Liam Devietti enjoyed a sensational weekend, scoring two half-centuries for Far North’s all-conquering U21s team, though Chris Adams had arguably the knock of the day.

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Adams cracked 17 boundaries and five sixes as he scored 147 from 130 balls against Central Queensland, in an easy win.

Finn Churchward posted the best score for the under-18s when he scored 72 in their clash against Central Queensland. Far North won that game by 94 runs, a day after they beat Mackay by 38 runs.

Eleven Far North players were named for North Queensland in three grades.

Far North’s NQ reps: Justin Reid, Angus Warnock, Chris Stanger, Jake Roach, Wade Matthews (Opens); Chris Adams, Adam Trewin, Liam Devietti (U21s); Stirling McAvoy, Mason Blaney, Harry Gardner (U18s).

Originally published as FNQ cricket teams sweep titles; 11 earn further NQ selection