BRCC U17s were beaten by 20 runs in their first league game of the summer at home to Tong Park Esholt.  Having lost the toss Ben Rhydding fielded first and some disapointingly poor and sloppy fielding allowed Tong Park to post 127 for 7 from their alloted 20 overs.  Stand in captain Marcus Jenkins being the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4 for 14 from 3 overs.  Batting 2nd in rapidly fading light and some interesting calls from the umpires the side put in a good effort to reach 107 for 6 from their 20 overs, with openers Robbile Miller (36) and Robbie Oldham (31) sharing a partnership of over 70 runs for the 1st wicket.

full report to follow

U17s head coach Robin Snook has named a strong line up for the first match of the 2009 season despite the loss of team captain Andrew Malley to Rugby Union duties.  The side is mainly made up of last years strong U15s line up with the addition of Ben Rhydding junior stalwart Marcus Jenkins in his last year of junior cricket and new signing Forrest Hamilton making his U17s debut.

The side face Tong Park Esholt this Wednesday (22nd April) at home with a 18:00 (6:00pm) start.  Your support is always appreciated by the lads and the club.

A full team sheet is available by clicking to the U17s page from the links above.