The Midland Guildford junior teams had varied results, with the male U14 team advancing to the grand final, while the female B grade team lost despite posting 228.

Junior cricket teams get some wins

Midland Guildford Cricket Club fixtures included some female teams along with the male U14 playing their semi final.
February 27, 2025
Joshua McKenzie

MIDLAND Guildford junior sides had some success including the male U14 team, which will face Rockingham Mandurah in the grand final after a win in their semi final.

While the female A grade had a bye last weekend the female B grade played Subiaco Floreat.

After winning the toss and batting first, the side posted 7-228 from their 40 overs.

Alisha Kozma top scored with 70 runs from 63 balls with a number of other batters making important contributions.

Despite setting a target of 229 for victory, it was not enough as their opponents chased down the score with five wickets remaining and 10 balls to spare.

In the female U17 match against Subiaco Floreat, the side enjoyed a comfortable four-wicket victory.

Kaitlyn Magistro (4-11 from eight overs) and Daena Master (3-16 from 5.2 overs) were the standout bowlers as the side bowled out their opposition for a total of just 80 runs from 32.2 overs.

It took the side 26.1 overs to reach the target set with Rebekah Farr leading all batters with 24 runs from 36 balls.

The female U14 played their first 30 over match of the season and won easily by five wickets.

They chased down the target of 87 for victory with nine overs to spare.

After securing a four-wicket victory over Willetton in the semi final the male U14 team will face Rockingham Mandurah in the grand final to take place on Sunday, March 9.

After an effort in the field that featured five runouts, the side restricted their opposition to 8-204 from 50 overs.

Chasing 205 for a spot in the grand final, Brayden Ginn played a superb innings of 87 from 91 to lead the side to victory as they reached the score with just two balls remaining in the match.

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