Monmouth Cricket Juniors

THE junior players of Monmouth Cricket Club have been shining in their Herefordshire Youth League matches this summer.

The club's under-11, under-13 and under-15 teams have been in impressive form as the junior season heads into the final stages.

Monmouth Under-15s sit top of the league after their previous two games were cancelled by the opposition.

They host Brockhampton on July 4 before travelling to Colwall in what could be a title decider.

Monmouth Under-13s are handily placed for a late charge for league honours after thrashing Eastnor by eight wickets.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Monmouth produced a solid fielding display to restrict Eastnor to 87-6 from their 20 overs. Monmouth were brilliantly led by skipper Matthew Paul (1-11 from 4 overs).

In reply, Monmouth's openers Max Pye (26 runs from 26 balls) and Ben Butt (24 from 23) led the charge as the hosts roared to victory in 11 overs. They travel to Wormelow in their next outing.

Monmouth Under-11s bounced back from a disappointing defeat at Eastnor to claim an emphatic 59-run win over rivals Wormelow.

Monmouth posted an impressive 132-4 with Henry Damon (33 from 33) and George Goldsmith (31 from 13) striking form with the bat.

Goldsmith then claimed three wickets as Monmouth eased to victory despite finishing with seven men in the outfield. Monmouth host Colwall in their next fixture and will be looking to continue their winning form.

For more details about junior cricket at Monmouth Cricket Club, call youth co-ordinator Jon Despontin on 07966 015609 or e-mail jdespo@aol.com