Lawrenny keep the pressure on

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5 months ago

July 7, 2021

James Hemingray

LAWRENNY kept the pressure on Neyland with a big win over Whitland on Saturday (July 3).

Whitland won the toss and elected to field in a game that was reduced to 40 overs because of the weather.

Lawrenny posted 187-9 in their innings with opening bat Harry Thomas starring.

However, he saw fellow opener Kurtis Marsh dismissed for a score of 10 to the bowling of Conor Bowen.

Soon after, Wayne Howells trapped James Phillips leg before wicket and Ryan Morton was bowled by Geraint Phillips on a score of 12.

That left Lawrenny on 34-3 but Thomas and James Buckle got their side back on track.

They shared 78 runs for the fourth wicket and Thomas also reached his half century.

Buckle made a score of 22 but he was caught and bowled by Scott Newton.

Tom Cole hit a four and a six in a quick cameo before he was bowled by Newton.

Thomas had hit thirteen fours in his score of 79 but he also fell to the bowling of Newton as he was caught by Geraint Jones.

That left Lawrenny on 153-6 and they were soon seven down as Joe Kidney was bowled by Gethin Scourfield.

Conor Bowen bowled Jamie Lewis while Rob Williams’ score of 18 (one four, one six) pushed the score up.

Williams also fell to Bowen on the last ball of the innings and it meant that Whitland would need 188 to win.

Whitland lost regular intervals in their reply however, and they never looked like they would chase down their target.

They soon found themselves on 26-5 as Jamie Lewis picked up four wickets.

Lewis bowled Nathan Evans and he then did the same to Hywel Bevan.

He then had Geraint Jones caught by Tom Cole before Rob Williams had Jacob Owen caught by James Phillips.

Lewis then claimed his fourth as he had Jonathan Thomas caught by Kurtis Marsh.

Scott Newton and Gethin Scourfield halted the flow of wickets as they shared 43 runs for the sixth wicket.

It did little to affect the game though as Kurtis Marsh claimed the wicket of Scourfield who had score 26.

Ryan Morton then bowled Luc Owen and Conor Bowen in consecutive balls and Marsh then dismissed Dafydd Evans.

Newton hit three fours and a six off his penultimate ball before he was stumped by James Phillips to give Marsh his third wicket and Lawrenny the win.

It saw Whitland bowled out for 87 as Lawrenny sealed victory by 100 runs.

Veteran Vikings beaten by Swansea

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9 hours ago

December 1, 2021

James Hemingray

HAKIN United Over 40s travelled to the Llandarcy Academy of Sport last Sunday (Nov 28) to play Swansea University.

Hakin took the lead inside 10 minutes as Matthew Price raced clear of the Uni defence before side footing the ball into the bottom corner.

A great start for the Veteran Vikings, but on the half hour mark, two quick goals for the Swansea men turned the game on its head.

A third goal just before half time put Swansea firmly in the drivers seat, but, the Hakin players felt that the goal was offside and that there was a handball in the build-up.

However, despite all of the protests, the goal stood.

Hakin looked far more purposeful in the second half, but they failed to find a goal that was going to get them back in the game.

Hakin are next in action on Sunday, December 12, when Church Village visit the Obs.

Hakin 40s: Jim Payne, Nick Jones, Adam Collins, Ali Davies, Paul Hannon, Marc Devonald, Simon Atyeo, Mark Riley, Paul Jones, Matthew Price, Phil Richards.

Pembrokeshire Junior Netball League results

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11 hours ago

November 30, 2021

James Hemingray

IN the Pembrokeshire Junior Netball leagues on Saturday (Nov 27), there were wins for Sapphires White Under 12s and Pembroke Under 14s.

There was also a win for Fishguard Under 16s as they beat Pembroke 28-24.

Results for Saturday, November 27:

Under 12’s:

Sapphires White 7-4 Chaos Thunder

Players player:

Sapphires: Orla Maulio Martina

Chaos: Annabel Richards

Under 14’s:

Pembroke 23-17 Sapphires White

Players player:

Pembroke: Carys Kenniford

Sapphires: Florence Barker

Under 16’s:

Fishguard 28 v 24 Pembroke

Players player:

Fishguard: Evie Rands

Pembroke: Megan Bowen

Seagulls snatch late win over Nantgaredig

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13 hours ago

November 30, 2021

James Hemingray

FISHGUARD scored a late try to seal their first win of the League 2 West season on Saturday (Nov 27) as they came from behind to beat Nantgaredig.

The Seagulls held a 12-5 lead at the break but Nant hit back in the second half to take a 17-12 lead.

Luke Marshall and Robbie Jones went over for the visitors while James Griffiths added one conversion.

Winger Iwan Thomas scored for the home side and vice-captain Gavin Orson scored and they were also awarded a penalty try.

Griffiths then slotted a penalty through the posts to bring the score back to 17-15.

With the clock ticking over the 80-minute mark, Fishguard attacked and were rewarded when Griffiths scored the try to put his side into the lead. Griffiths then added the extras before the referee blew for full time.

It left the home side feeling deflated having had the victory taken away from them in the last play of the game.

On Saturday, December 4, Fishguard are at home to Milford Haven while Nantgaredig travel to Tycroes.