SUPERB figures of six for six from M Jones laid the foundations for Stayley’s defeat of Heyside in the under-17s section of the Saddleworth and District League.

The teenager’s devastating spell reduced Heyside to 45 all out. The Millbrook outfit lost four wickets in reaching their target.

S Taylor struck an unbeaten 50 as Saddleworth overcame Droylsden by nine wickets, while Glodwick defeated Uppermill, who were shot out for 40, by the same margin.
     

GLODWICK so nearly pulled off a comeback win against Saddleworth ‘B’ in the under-13s cup competition.

Defending just 53 — Arkam Zeer made 12 — the Swansea Street outfit appeared to be heading for a heavy defeat after the visitors reached 24 without loss.

But Saddleworth lost eight wickets — Matt Winterbottom took three for 13 — before Ellis Helire struck the winning runs.

Shaw were unable to score the six required off the last over to defeat Droylsden, who made 79.

An unbeaten 29 by Matthew Buckley guided Moorside to a five-wicket win over Bamford Fieldhouse, while Saddleworth ‘A’ also book their place in the next round after they overcame Royton. Scores not to hand.

Scores are —

Under-13s: Shaw 62, Saddleworth ‘B’ 58.

Under-13s cup: Droylsden 79, Shaw 74-5; Glodwick 53, 54-8; Saddleworth ‘A’ beat Royton; Bamford Fieldhouse 91-5, Moorside 92-2.

Under-17s: Glodwick 42-1, Uppermill 40; Droylsden 84-5, Saddleworth 86-1; Stayley 50-4, Heyside 45.


     

Shaw tour is a success

SHAW under-13s enjoyed a successful mini-tour to the East Yorkshire coast.

The youngsters played Beeford and Hornsea — and they returned home boasting a 100-per-cent record.

In the first game of 24 overs per side, Shaw restricted Beeford to 77 all out. The tourists made 92 for four in reply.

The fixture against Hornsea was a two innings match of 15 overs.

The hosts struggled to 28 for nine, with Shaw compiling an impressive 61 without loss.

Hornsea reached 53 for six in their second innings, but again Shaw finished on top as they scored 61 for five.

Organiser Nigel Sinclair said: “It was a great weekend, which the lads appreciated, and they showed themselves as good ambassadors of Shaw Cricket Club.”

The tour was subsidised by fundraising, a grant from Shaw Crompton Parish Council and donations from the players’ parents.


     

OLDHAM Schools under-15s went down by 75 runs to a strong Salford side in their opening Lancashire Schools’ Merit League game of the season.

Chasing 197 for three from 30 overs — Joe Wilson, of Crompton House, took two for 28 — Oldham were all out for 122.

Joe Hepworth (Saddleworth) showed good early-season promise, hitting 31, with Michael Bird (Saddleworth) faring well with a knock of 30.

Oldham under-13s emerged 28-run winners against Salford.

Connor Hey (St Bede’s) hit 51 in Oldham’s innings of 118 for nine before Akram Zeer (Rishworth) took a superb four for 15 to help dismiss their opponents for 90.

The under-11s lost by 11 runs to Salford’s junior representative side, who were limited to 96 for nine. Brandon Preston claimed three for 15. But Oldham also found runs hard to come by and were bowled out for 85, Preston top-scored with 29.      

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