THE future of local cricket appears in good hands after Armidale’s juniors made the final of the Northern Inland Representative competition for the second year running.
Following the under-12s win last season, this season’s under-14s side has stepped up to finish on top of the ladder, earning a home final this Sunday.
Both sides won in Narrabri on Sunday, however the under-12s narrowly missed out on a finals berth.
Armidale under-14s bowled first in its game and stunned supporters by bowling Narrabri out for 66. Jackson Gwynne was the best of the bowlers with 3/15. The team then overtook that target in the 21st over to secure the win, with Liam Neeson top-scoring on 19.
Armidale’s under-12s fought valiantly to triumph in a close game against Narrabri.
The win came on the back of an all-round team effort with the bat, but was highlighted by Nicholas Page’s impressive figures of 6/12 with the ball.
Armidale bowled Narrabri out for 87 before chasing down that total with just two overs to spare.
The under-12 team completed its season to finish on equal points with Gunnedah and Narrabri, behind an undefeated Moree.
Armidale will host Inverell this Sunday in the under-14s final at Lambert Park, starting at 9.30am.
