1st XI Cricket report

The St Joseph’s College First XI cricket team had a strong first innings win against Newington College in round 2 of the GPS Competition.

On day 1, Newington scored 143 runs in 67 overs.  In reply, Joeys scored 297 runs (78 overs) on remainder of day 1 and day 2.  Newington were sent back into bat and were 9/93 at the close of play meaning that Joeys just missed out on an outright victory.

Key contributors from Year 9 were:

• Simon Dodds                  20 runs, 3/31 (19 overs) and 1 run out
• Matthew Dodds               40 runs and 1 catch

Max Kirkwood attended on day 2 to operate the scoreboard and assist with 12^th man tasks which was greatly appreciated by the players.