Whitland stun Carew to go through

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10 years ago

July 14, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Fine batting display: Adam Chandler played superbly to finish not out on 100 (Credit: Susan Mckehon)

WHITLAND stunned Carew to progress into the semi-finals of the Harrison Allen Bowl last Thursday (Jun 25).

Batting first, Whitland made 153-8 from their 22 overs with Scott Newton top scoring on 33.

Paul Davies added 30 and Matthew Davies scored 26.

Carew’s Shaun Whitfield was the pick of the bowlers as he took three wickets for 31 runs while Ceri Brace also picked up two wickets.

Despite Nick Scourfield’s 54 not out, Carew struggled in their reply and were only able to reach 137-9 from their overs, losing by 17 runs.

Whitland’s Leighton O’Connor was the pick of the bowlers as he took four wickets for 42 runs. Mark Lee (2-39) and Gregg Sleep (2-19) also got in on the action to send Whitland through.

They will play Johnston in the semi-final after they beat Burton on Monday (Jun 22).

Burton made 154-7 from their allotted over but Johnston reached their target with six wickets in hand.

Jack Davies top scored with 50 for Burton while Toby Hayman also added a useful 30 runs.

Kevin Roberts was the pick of the bowlers for Johnston as he took three wickets for 25 runs.

Dan Sutton scored 42 as Johnston got off to a good start in their reply.

Steve Mills also added 39 before he was out and it was left to Rhys Darling (19no) and Ross Dewstowe (13no) to guide Johnston to their target.

In Monday’s (Jun 22) other quarter final, Neyland eased to victory over Lawrenny.

Lawrenny were all out for 79 with Nick Koomen (3-26) and Henry Durrant (3-18) the main wicket-takers.

In reply Nathan Banner was out for 24 but Nick Koomen batted on finishing not out on 20 as he helped Neyland to their target.

Neyland will take on Cresselly in the other semi-final as they thumped Llangwm.

Cresselly’s Adam Chandler batted superbly as he smashed 100 not out and he was ably supported by Brad McDermott Jenkins who was out having made an equally superb 103.

Cresselly finished on an outstanding 233-2 leaving Llangwm with a big mountain to climb.

Llangwm’s Will Beresford top scored with 41 in their reply while Luke Brock added a further 32 runs.

However, Brad McDermott Jenkins took five wickets and Harry Thomas took another three as Llangwm were all out for 143.

The first semi-final between Whitland and Johnston will be played at Narberth on July 14.

The second semi-final between Neyland and Cresselly will take place on July 16 at Lawrenny.

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

Sport

Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

Sport

Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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4 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.