Second washout against Churchie puts The Southport Schools’ reign as first XI cricket kings in doubt

They are yet to play a game but The Southport School’s three-year reign as kings of first XI cricket appears in grave danger as their GPS rivals circle.

THEY are yet to play a game but The Southport School’s three-year reign as kings of first XI cricket appears in grave danger as their GPS rivals circle.

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For the second game in succession, TSS players were left to rue the weather on Saturday as persistent rain throughout the week forced the abandonment of their battle with Churchie without a ball being bowled.

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With a bye in Round 1, the three-time defending champions (9 points) now sit eight points adrift of unbeaten ladder leaders Nudgee College and Toowoomba Grammar School.

All-rounder Jack Sinfield in action for TSS last season. Picture: Steve Holland

Having claimed seven of the past 10 first XI premierships, it means the Coast side could now win all of their remaining six games - and finish the season unbeaten - but still miss out on the title.

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Saturday’s clash at East Brisbane was the only one of the four fixtures not to go ahead, with Gregory Terrace beating Brisbane Boys’ College, Nudgee edging out Brisbane State High and Ipswich Grammar claiming a nailbiting one-run win over Brisbane Grammar.

TSS’ title-winning 2019 first XI.

TSS will now prepare to face Brisbane State High, who have two losses and a draw from their three games, at Winchester Street in Round 4 next Saturday.