Senior School Sport

Mr Joe Priest, Head of Sport and Co-curricular

Cricket Report

Week 6 Term 4

It has been brilliant to have the cricket season up and running. A highlight has been seeing all the fathers get involved with the Centenary Cup team. There are some sore hamstrings and backs but there is plenty of fun being had.

A couple of reminders: Firstly please observe the current COVID guidelines at matches, particularly games held at Kinross Wolaroi. Only parents assisting with scoring, umpiring or coaching in some capacity are to be at our School grounds. Refer to the MIC email sent at the start of the season for more details. Secondly, a reminder that for students that must miss a Saturday fixture, two weeks’ notice and a yellow form should be completed. This is mostly a courtesy for coaches so teams can be organised with plenty of notice. I ask that boarders please confirm with their coaches as soon as possible whether they will be available for fixtures on December 11.

I am happy to announce Henry Forsyth as Captain of Cricket for 2021/22 and Luke Hunter as 1st XI Captain. Both have already made fabulous contributions to KWS cricket during their time at the school and now both can lead from the front to build a positive culture throughout the season. Henry has already been busy curating this newsletter and is excited to collaborate with coaches to have senior and junior teams train together when restrictions allow. Below is an interview with Henry.

Henry Forsyth, Captain of Cricket for 2021/22

What year did you start playing cricket?A: Year 2 at OPS

What is one of your earliest memories of playing cricket? A: Taking 4/4 for KWS in Year 5 against Orange City (Editor’s note: Henry took 5/9 in Round 1 this season for the First XI).

What is your idea of KWS cricket?A: The culture and friendships you make. I still have friends from cricket playing for other teams years ago. It just such a social game and KWS cricket is about making those long-lasting friendships.

What team do you go for in the Big Bash League?A: The Scorchers because of Jhye Richardson but he’s a one-man team so I’ll say Sixers.

What about the WBBL? A: The Thunder of course! Go Phoebe!

Fast round: Shane Warne or Glenn McGrath? A: The pigeon

Ricky Ponting or Michael Clarke? A: Punter

Pat Cummins or Adam Zampa? A: Cummins

Aaron Finch or David Warner? A: Finchy

Matthew Wade or Jos Butler? A: Matthew Wade

Andrew Flintoff or Andrew Strauss?A: Is Strauss the one Warney got out for his 700th? I’ll go Flintoff.

Who’s your favourite cricket commentator? A: Howie. I listen to his podcast The Howie Games

What’s your piece of advice to the new KWS cricketers? A: Try your best, always work hard, never give up. You only lose when you quit.

Captain of Cricket Words of Wisdom

“The key to handling pressure is to enjoy it when you’re confronted with it rather than worry about it too much” - Steve Waugh

Keep up the good work KWS cricketers and enjoy every moment of playing.

Regards, Henry Forsyth.

Results

Bonnor Cup T20

Rnd 1: KWS 1st XI 6/114 (D Hunter 39, L Hunter 22) defeated by CYMS 3/179

2nd Grade

Round 1:

KWS 1st XI 5/65 (D Shepherd 24, O Charlton 2/7) defeated KWS 2nd XI 64 (S Crisp 42, H Forsyth 5/9, W Prowse 2/9, J Rasmussen 2/11)

Round 2:

KWS 1st XI 115 (WJ Prowse 41) defeated by Cavaliers 6/119 (D Shephard 4/unknown, H Priest 2/unknown)

KWS 2nd XI 99 (O Charlton 42) defeated by Spring Hill 4/100 (W England 2/15)

Centenary Cup

Round 1:

KWS 9/120 (B Dwyer 51, J Mason 22) defeated by Orange City 7/125 (H Nock 2/12)

Round 2:

KWS 106 (G Tancred 21) defeated by Cavaliers 109 (H Nock 3/20, J Harding 2/13, L McKenzie 2/16)

U16s

Round 1:

KWS Scorchers 7/70 defeated Cavaliers U15 68 (H Hart 3/4, Z Mason 2/2)

KWS Heat 9/123 (G Tancred 55no) defeated Cavaliers U16 9/122 (W Younghusband 3/9, T Tancred 2/12)

Round 2:

KWS Heat 1/56 (G Tancred 32) defeated Orange City Warriors 54 (H Shepard 4/8, J Harding 2/1)

KWS Scorchers 7/104 (Z Mason 26, A Pengilly 20) defeated Cavaliers 8/73 (L McKenzie 2/6, A Pengilly 2/11, E Southwell 2/13)

U14s

Round 1:

KWS Sixers 9/69 (H McCardell 3/5, C Keirle 2/7) defeated KWS Royals 68 (K Vernon 2/2)

Round 2:

KWS Royals 92 (S Hughes 15, J Gee 11) defeated by Centrals 4/178.

KWS Sixers 4/56 (H Shannon 15*, S Spliet 15) defeated CYMS Green 55 (H Shannon 3/6, S Spliet 2/8).

Reports

Round 2: First XI vs Cavaliers

KWS 1st XI came into their round 2 clash with Cavs with high hopes, coming off a win against the 2nds thanks to a dominant bowling performance. KWS won the toss and chose to bat. After the loss of two early wickets, Harry Priest (19) and Dudley Shepherd (17) once again put on an assertive partnership, utilising the left-right hand combination to capitalise on some loose bowling. Walter Prowse continued his form from Round 1 making 41 despite consistent loss of wickets from the other end. KWS Cricket Captain Henry Forsyth made an entertaining 13* including his first boundary for the 1sts to get KWS’s total up to 115.

Cavs’ openers put on 53 to start their innings but the introduction of Dudley Shepherd’s spin reaped immediate rewards, getting the breakthrough in his first over. In the first over after drinks, keeper Sam Gee took a fantastic stumping for Dudley’s second wicket to remove the dangerous, ex-KWS Cricket Captain Will Luelf for 1. Consistent dot ball pressure from one end thanks to star all-rounders, Walter Prowse and Harry Priest allowed Dudley Shepherd to take 2 more wickets to finish with 4 wickets from his 9 overs. One of which was thanks to a fantastic catch from Dylan Tucker, charging in and diving forward off the mid-wicket boundary. Harry Priest snared 2 of his own wickets, including Cavs Captain Max Pearce for a duck with a Jaffa, pitching outside off, seaming in through the gate to send middle stump cartwheeling.

Despite another strong bowling and fielding performance as well as stand out efforts from all-rounders Walter Prowse, Harry Priest and Dudley Shepherd, Cavs were able to chase down our total with 9 overs and 4 wickets to spare.

Written by Luke Hunter.

KWS First XI 2021 Match Report – Bonnor Cup Rd 1 v CYMS

The KWS First XI began their 2021 Bonnor Cup campaign against a CYMS side different from the one they narrowly last to in the quarter-finals last year. The big-hitting inclusions of Nick Murphy and Michael Delaney made this CYMS team a far more formidable opponent. CYMS won the toss and decided to bat first, opening with the new big-hitting pair of Murphy and Delaney. Kinross’ opening bowlers Mac Webster and Stewart Crisp were treated to an impressive display of power-hitting, and CYMS exited the powerplay at 0/59. However, some brilliant bowling from Walter Prowse and Harry Priest saw Kinross claw back some control, and starve the batsman of boundaries. Kinross’ first wicket would come in the 13th over thanks to Henry Forsyth, who bore the fruit of a sustained bowling and fielding effort from the KWS first XI, Delaney, caught by Webster, for 59. Prowse would be rewarded for his outstanding bowling with the prized scalp of Murphy, bowling the CYMS star on 73. Stewart Crisp made sure that Kinross finished the bowling innings strongly, taking a wicket in the 18th over of the game, for the figures of 1-26 off 3. Walter Prowse was by far the best KWS bowler, with the impressive figures of 1-15 off 4. Unfortunately, the blistering opening stand of Murphy and Delaney had given CYMS a very comfortable total of 179 from their 20 overs. Nevertheless, Kinross headed into the sheds with their heads held high.

Kinross’ opening partners of Jono Rasmussen and Dave Hunter did not have the luxury of ‘seeing themselves in’ to the game, as the required run rate was just under 9 an over from the very beginning. KWS had a much slower start than the CYMS batters, however Rasmussen and Hunter kept the scoreboard ticking over until the end of the powerplay, when they were forced to lift KWS’ run rate. Rasmussen was caught for 18 from 19 balls, and Webster followed just 8 balls, later after being caught and bowled by Alan Dhatt for 1 run. Walter Prowse looked very good at the crease until he was brought unstuck in the unluckiest manner. He used his feet to the CYMS leg-spinner Jonte French but hit the ball on the underside of the bat. Diving back into his crease, spectators could only watch as the ball rolled excruciatingly slowly backwards into the stumps, dislodging just one bail. He made 13 from 11 balls. Dudley Shepherd also batted well until he was caught at backwards square leg, hitting a well-timed shot to the only fielder in that area of the ground. Luke Hunter and Dave Hunter then put a strong, father-son 40 run partnership on, but by that time, the task for victory was too great. Sam Gee and Dylan Tucker finished off Kinross’ overs confidently, both ending up on 1 not out. In the end, Kinross made 6/114 runs – one of the First XI’s highest t20 scores.

Round 1: 2nd Grade: KWS 1st XI v KWS 2nd XI

After a pre-season decimated by Covid, cricket was finally on and second grade commenced with the two Kinross sides locking horns on Main. Unfortunately, 2nds didn’t bring their horns with them! Main was looking perfect, as was the weather, when 1sts won the toss and benevolently allowed 2nds to bat. Their generosity was appreciated as there had been 2 late withdrawals and the young replacements were across town playing under 16s, so were late arriving. That however, was as far as their charity went, as they bowled tight lines and gave little to hit. Wickets fell with monotonous and predictable regularity at one end whilst Stuart Crisp (42) took what little was on offer at the other, hampered by the usual slow outfield. That only he reached double figures – and that all the other wickets were bowled - tells you everything about the frailty of the batting and the accuracy of the bowling. Walter Prowse (5 overs 2 for 9) and Jono Rasmussen (8 overs 3 maidens 2 for 11) bowled well. However, they were eclipsed by KWSCC Captain, Henry Forsyth, who bowled a faultless line for superb figures of 5.1 overs, 5 for 9, all bowled.

Attempting to defend a paltry 64, most were expecting a very early finish. However, credit to 2nds that they made a much better fight of it, when they were all together in the field. Harrison Sharpe (5 overs for 5) and Ollie Charlton (4 overs, 2 for 7) set the standard. Ollie’s ball to Luke Hunter seamed sharply and was unplayable. Jamie Anderson shows huge potential and took 2 for 9 from 5, opening with a maiden. Mac Johnson sneaked a wicket and suddenly 1sts were getting nervous. Tight ground fielding and solid catching kept the pressure on, with a pleasing lack of 4-balls. However, there was to be no fairy-tale ending, as Dudley Shepherd, with a patient 24, got them home. Thanks to Mr Litchfield for scoring – I suspect he may have something to say about the batting, at training this week…….

By Dr Stuart Crisp

Round 1: U15 KWS Heat v U16 Cavaliers

After a solid two weeks of training and team bonding, the Heat came together as a unit in extraordinary fashion by chasing down a large total against an older opposition on KWS Main. Cavaliers won the toss and chose to bat. Harvey Shephard (1/12) and Will Younghusband (3/9) started well, removing some of the top order and restricting the run rate. However, one of the Cavaliers openers broke the shackles and some late order hitting pushed their total to 9/122. Jack Harding (1/11) and Tomma Tancred (2/12) kept things difficult throughout but collectively too many sundries and short-pitched deliveries resulted in a total at least 40 runs higher than it should have been.

The KWS chase started slowly but soaked up the new ball. A steady flow of wickets and a lack of urgency in turning the strike left the Heat in a precarious position at drinks 6/30, needing 93 from 15 overs. However, how cricket can change! Captain George Tancred (55no) and Ashton Nock (17) came out and immediately started running with purpose, pressuring the Cavaliers attack and fielders. Tancred took one over for 23 and before KWS knew it they needed less than a run-a-ball. Still wickets fell but James Ashton (10) and Harvey Shephard (10no) hung about to help Tancred finish the game with 10 balls to spare.

By Mr Ben Ronald

Round 1: U14 KWS Royals v U14 KWS Sixers

The Royals lost a last ball thriller against the Sixers on Saturday.

The Royals won the toss and batted first but only managed 68 runs from 27 overs in the face some of some disciplined bowling from the Sixers. It was difficult to form partnerships as wickets fell steadily but credit should go to Sam Hughes who played with intent and top scored with 13. Henry McCardell and Charlie Keirle also deserve to have batted our overs and to have had a few more runs on the board.

In reply the Sixers found life equally difficult against the Royals attack. Lachlan Gordon, Will Denovan, Jonathan Gee, Henry McCardell, Charlie Keirle and Sam Hughes all bowled very well. Henry McCardell finished with the extraordinary figures of 4-0-5-3. But the Royals could not break the crucial partnership of Hamish Slack Smith and Lachie Medway who held out against everything the Royals could throw at them and even though Hamish was dismissed before the end Lachie took charge and scrambled the 2 runs required from the final delivery.

There was a sense of what might have been for the Royals. If we had been more aggressive with our running between the wickets, taken the chances that were offered on a number of occasions by the Sixers and not made basic ground-fielding errors as the pressure mounted then the result may well have been different.

We will be looking to work on our running between wickets, catching and ground-fielding at training this week so that we bat our overs, score more runs and take our chances in our next game.

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Balcomb from the Sixers for their assistance with scoring on the day. This helped everyone out as no one from the Royals had shown up to help. If the Royals do not get help on Saturday then points will go to our opponents in accordance with ODJCA rules.

By Mr Bruce Kerridge

Round 1: U14 KWS Royals v U14 KWS Sixers (the Sixers version of events…)

The KWS U14 Sixers enjoyed a fantastic start to the season with a nail-biting win over the KWS Royals. The Sixers bowled well in patches but extra’s and dropped catches proved to be a problem with wides top scoring for the Royals. Kieran Vernon was the pick of the bowlers with 2 for 2. The Royals managed to see out 28 overs before being bowled out for 68. The Sixers looked to chase the total down quickly with electric running between the wickets a feature of the first 6 overs. Unfortunately wickets fell at regular intervals and the pressure was on to survive. In what proved to be a man-of-the-match performance Hamish Slack-Smith stepped up to see off the strong Royal bowlers and also keep the scoreboard ticking over. Unfortunately Hamish was dismissed with the score at 9/62 leaving the Sixers needing 7 runs off the final 2 overs and no wickets in hand. Lachie Medway then took charge and took the game down to the final ball. A good delivery was deflected to 3rd man and Lachie and Kate Lawler scampered through for 2 runs to win the match. This was a great show of determination by the Sixers who managed to be patient in their run-chase to just scrape by with a win. Congratulations to the Royals who played with great spirit and bowled very well to almost take the game.

By Mr Paul McRae

Round 2: KWS Heat v Orange City Warriors

The KWS Heat had a comfortable 9 wicket victory against OC Warriors at Bletchington Oval. Choosing to bowl, the Heat put OC immediately under pressure with the batting side 4/9 early on. Harvey Shephard (4/8) was instrumental and backed up by a good run out from Ashton Nock. OC slowly rebuilt their innings as KWS threw themselves around in the muddy outfield doing proper damage to their whites and subsequent family washing machines as they chased every ball. Archie Baldwinson, Tom Balcomb (1/13) and Charlie Swift were thick in the action. Jack Harding (2/1) and James Ashton (1/0) finished OC off at 54.

George Tancred (32) and Ashton Nock (10no) started maturely with OC’s bowling tight. The openers didn’t get flustered by a slow run rate and instead pounced on the loose ball when available. The chase finished soon after the drinks break with nobody’s average harmed.

Thank you to Mr Shephard for scoring and thank you to all the parents for your support at Bletchington.

By Mr Ben Ronald

Round 2: U14 KWS Royals vs Centrals

The Royals played some good cricket at times during this match but were defeated by a strong Centrals team.

Batting first Centrals posted an imposing 178 for 4 from their 30 overs.

Their opening partnership dominated the first 15 overs with Kaiden Cole retiring not out for 50 and Brayden Totten scoring 44 before being run out as a result of some sharp work from Charlie Zell. Despite the carnage several bowlers did well including Will Denovan, Jonathan Gee, Joshua Brett and Charlie Keirle.

In reply the Royals fought hard against some good bowling and managed 92. There was some good innings played by Sam Hughes (15) , Jonathan Gee (11) and Henry McCardell (9). Joshua Brett did not score many but stood up impressively to the Centrals opening bowlers.

Thanks to Mr Everett for his help with scoring on the day.

By Mr Bruce Kerridge

KWS First XI 2021 Match Report – Bonnor Cup Rd 1 v CYMS

Despite luck not falling KWS’ side, every member of the team played to the best of their ability, and full credit to the effort and heart they showed on the day.

Written by Mac Webster