In today's Sports Report, we catch up on last weekend's Reading Regatta as well as the latest cricket matches which includes block fixtures against The Oratory School. Additionally, on Friday 9 June, the Shiplake Wanderers returned in a round robin tournament against the Old Viking Society and our Boys' 1st XI cricket team.
Cricket
Boys’ 1st XI, Old Viking Society, Shiplake Wanderers (Triangle)
- Boys’ 1st XI vs Wanderers – 1st XI won by 7 runs.
- Boys’ 1st XI vs Old Viking Society – Old Vikings won by 19 runs.
Boys’ 1st XI vs The Oratory School
Result: Defeat by 57 runs.
Coach: Mr Wheeler
Boys’ U15A vs The Oratory School
Result: Defeat by 2 wickets.
Coach: Mr Dix
Boys’ U15B vs The Oratory School
Shiplake’s U15Bs were back in action against The Oratory School with an opportunity for redemption after a heavy defeat a fortnight ago. The Shiplake team was again led by S Pickering. The Oratory won the toss and elected to bat.
After a solid start, E Chalfont was able to make the breakthrough with a superb catch. This was followed up by D Seraille bowling out a dangerous Oratory batter. C Kirkwood was involved in a couple of quick wickets with a run out and a great catch from D Seraille. Unfortunately, some wayward bowling allowed some quick runs from Oratory’s big hitter, and they finished on 149 for 6.
As we went to bat, this was the opportunity for Shiplake’s batters to banish the demons of the last game. After a couple of quick wickets, O Griffin continued his run of fine form to score freely. He was backed up by some solid batting from K Marsh. While these partnerships flourished, it was looking promising for Shiplake. Unfortunately, wickets fell and despite a belligerent knock by L Moore, Shiplake fell 29 runs short of victory.
Despite the loss, it was great to see so many boys seizing the opportunity to represent their school. They certainly gave Oratory a few more worries than last time. One game left in the season, against Pangbourne, to secure that elusive first win.
Coach: Mr Davis
Boys’ U14B vs The Oratory School
Result: Defeat by 16 runs.
Coach: Mr Burgess
Lower School 1st XI vs Henley Cricket Club
Result: Victory by 8 wickets.
Coach: Mr Edwards
Lower School 1st XI vs The Oratory School
Result: Victory by 7 runs.
Coach: Mr Edwards
Lower School 2nd XI vs Henley Cricket Club
Result: Defeat by 19 runs.
Lower School 2nd XI vs The Oratory School
Result: Victory by 10 runs.
