Fun in the sun for boys at Havering cricket tournament!

In glorious weather Clockhouse took their boys cricket team to the Havering tournament. 

A fairly inexperienced team started strongly against a good Scotts team. Clockhouse scoring 255 for 2 wickets while Scotts managed a respectable 239 for 3.

Next up the boys met St Joseph's. A fairly event contest changed in one over as Clockhouse lost a couple of crucial wickets. Clocks scoring 246 for 2 whilst St Joseph's picked up the win with 258 for 3.

Clockhouse now faced Nelmes and were outplayed scoring just 205 for 3 whilst Nelmes managed 245 for 5.

Next up for Clocks was a nail biting encounter aginst Brady with both teams showing moments of brilliance in the field, with the game going down to the final ball. Clockhouse losing narrowly with a score of 256 for 4 while Brady managed 259 for 3.

Clockhouse then met Dame Tipping after lunch. Another impressive display in the field allowed Clockhouse to get back to winning ways, scoring 249 for 5 whilst Dame Tiping could only manage 235 for 6. Lots of catches from the fielders being the difference between the schools.

Lastly a fatigued Clockhouse met St Peters going down with a score of 221 for 8 whilst St Peters managed 239 for 4.

After the tournament Mr Yarrow said the following 'Due to the short term we did not have much of a chance to prepare for this tournament but you would not of known considering how quickly the boys picked up a good understanding. I was particularly impressed with the organisation when fielding, Jake L seemed to be everywhere.

We had an open trial to select our side, there was some good cricketers that came to trials but we tried to pick the best all rounders which was not an easy process as we left some good players behind. That being said this is a very young team and I look forward to seeing how they will do next year now half of the squad have experience. The year six children selected added a lot of composure and tactical awareness. I am inpressed with everyone involved I hope they enjoyed the day.

Thank you to all parents for supporting and transporting. We really are lucky to have you!'

SQUAD: Morgan N (c), Hayden M, Zach C-S, Jake L, James P, Teddy F, Charlie B, Ben C and Jamie S

PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Jake L