Sport

Diocesean Cricket

On Wednesday 28 November, the Year 7-10 boys played a 20/20 match against St Mary’s College of Gunnedah. After a thrilling last ball victory against O’Connor Catholic College, Armidale the previous match, the boys were keen for another good game. Some early rain delayed the start of the game resulting in a reduction to 16 overs per team. St Mary's batted first and were all out on the final ball for 96. Eddy Williams bowled well. He delivered a great ball to dismiss St Mary’s opener for 22, and from this point, the McCarthy boys took regular wickets. Ben Chick bowled beautifully picking up 3/9, Sam Anderson  2/8, and Noah Dunnill claimed 2/23.

In reply, with storm clouds brewing, McCarthy needed to score quickly.  Ben Chick batted well, top scoring with 37. Noah Dunhill hit a towering 6 before being dismissed for 8 and Nathaniel Thrift hit the winning runs just before the rain arrived in an exciting finish. Thank you to Kilian Apen who scored after an injury prevented him from playing and to Mr Peter Virgen for umpiring. The game was played in good spirit.

Team: Samuel Anderson, Kilian Apen, Owen Bennett, Ben Chick, Tyhla Condrick, Zack Cook, Noah Dunnill, James Highlands, Cameron Morris, Nathaniel Thrift and Edward Williams.

Mr Brad Mitchell - Sports Coordinator