Whitland stun Cresselly

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6 years ago

May 14, 2019

WHITLAND earned their first win of the season on Saturday (May 11) as they excellently chased down Cresselly’s score.

They had Geraint Jones to thank as he took two wickets and then scored a century to help set up victory.

Whitland won the toss and elected to field and although Geraint Jones claimed the early wicket of Dan Sutton (22), Cresselly made a good start.

Phil Williams and Simon Cole shared a second wicket stand of 122 as they looked to take the game away from Whitland.

Cole hit ten fours as his score of 58 came from 57 balls but he was then caught by Jacob Owen off the bowling of Davies.

Williams also found the ropes ten times in his score of 62 but he was also out to Davies as he hit the ball straight to Jack Bowen.

Iwan Izzard was then bowled by Davies on a score of 2 and Whitland had reduced Cresselly to 174-4.

Alex Bayley and Ryan Lewis then shared 36 runs for the fifth wicket before Bayley, who hit two fours and a six in his score of 33, was caught by Nathan Evans off the bowling of Owen.

Evans then took another catch as he had Steffan Jenkins giving Jones his second wicket of the day.

Mike Shaw then made 14 from 12 balls before he was run out as Cresselly continued to put runs on the board.

Lewis hit five fours and a six as his score of 47 not out came from 31 balls as Cresselly finished on 262-7.

Having seen Cresselly’s score, Whitland may have regretted choosing to field but they did not seem fazed by having to chase 263 to win.

Dylan Blain and Jack Bowen got their side off to a good start with an opening stand of 30 but Blain was then caught by Simon Cole off the bowling of Sam Harts on a score of 10.

Bowen made 21 from 16 balls with three fours and a six but was then bowled by Tom Arthur leaving Whitland on 54-2.

However, Geraint Jones and Matthew Davies took control of the game as they shared an excellent partnership of 184.

That took Whitland past 230 runs and brought them to within touching distance of victory.

Jones smashed his way to a century, hitting six fours and fourteen sixes as he went on to score 150 from only 74 balls.

His brilliant innings was brought to and end however when he found Sam Harts off the bowling of Ryan Lewis.

Davies batted on and made a half century before finishing not out on 62 to see Whitland to their target inside the 35^th over.

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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1 day 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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2 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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3 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.