HOOK were crowned winners of the Under 13s league as they beat Kilgetty in the final at Cresselly.

This years’ final was between the top two sides from zones A & B both coming into the final with a 100% record in their zones with Hook beating Cresselly in one semi-final and Kilgetty beating Haverfordwest in the other. Both teams were winners in their own right and this was a repeat of the Under 11’s final of 2019.

Captain of Kilgetty, Jamie Keating, won the toss against his counterpart Oscar Willington of Hook and decided to bowl.

Hook built slowly with Rhys Phelps 11 and Ifan Williams looking very solid 25 retired.  Jamie Keating bowled economically and Logan Hall 2-6 and a run out struck for Kilgetty.

However with Oscar Willington at the crease he added the required momentum with some fine shots all around the ground finishing with a big six to retire on 30.  Kilgetty continued to bowl well with Olly Badham, George Morgan, Lewis Rossiter and Connor Davies with Hook finishing on 89-3.

Kilgetty needed a good start, but Callum Nutty 1-3 removed the dangerous Jamie Keating, 6 and Oscar Willigton looked very sharp removing Logan Hall. Kilgetty had to rebuild.

They did this through Kiaran Sine 25 retired and Connor Davies 8 who both ran between the wickets well. With Kilgetty still in the game albeit slightly behind the run rate there was a remarkable spell by  Jamie Gray 3-10 with  3 wickets in one over, one bowled, a very good caught and bowled and an excellent catch  by Ifan Williams on the backward square boundary, saw Hook take command.

Oscar Willington finished with 2-12 together with two catches. The other Hook bowlers, Rhys Phelps, Harri Evans, Ifan Williams and Manny Davies kept things tight and Kilgetty finished on 59-7.

It was great to see a large supportive crowd at the game who enjoyed an excellent evening of entertaining cricket.

In the presentation after the match Martin Jones (Junior Organiser) congratulated both sides on reaching the Final with some excellent play by both and Hook for their victory. Both sides should be proud of their Junior sections. He thanked Cresselly for hosting the final including Richard Arthur and David Cherry the grounds staff. Afterwards the Club laid some hot dogs and other refreshments for the players, which was well received.

He thanked Umpires Chris Stapleton and Steve Williams, Scorers Becky Badham & Jon Willington who all contributed to the evening’s entertainment.

Last and by no means least he thanked Sponsors Colin John of Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants for his continued and valuable support of Junior Cricket in the County.  It was also great to see Richard Merriman, County Chairman and his wife Linda present who presented Hook with the winners Cup and medals in the absence of Colin.

Also present was former County chairman Paul Webb and his wife Janice who presented the runners up Cup sponsored by Tavernspite Nurseries and medals to Kilgetty.

This year for the first time there was also an inaugural player of the match award. This was sponsored by the Williams family in memory of the late John Williams, who had umpired this final for countless years and he himself was a distinguished umpire, highly respected by all in Pembrokeshire cricket and further afield.  This award was presented by Hilary Williams, widow and her son Mark with his brother Phil and Jonathan who were unable to attend on the night.  The award was presented to Oscar Willington for his all-round contribution in the final.

Hook: Oscar Willington, Rhys Phelps, William Harries, Callum Nutty, Ifan Wlliams, Jamie Gray, Manny Davies, Jack Thomas, Freddie Goodridge, Dylan Goodridge, Harri Evans, Edward Johnson, Charlie Holder, Alfie Smethurst, Alex Blowes

Kilgetty: Jamie Keating, Dyland Sine, Kiaran Sine, Lewis Rossiter, Logan Hall, Euan Gottwalz, Morgan Chinsammy, Louie Treadaway-Williams, Connor Davies, George Morgan, Olly Badham, Arlo Jones, Ollie Tucker, Evan Jones

Sponsor: Colin John – Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants

Umpires: Chris Stapleton & Steve Williams

Scorers: Becky Badham & Jon Willington

Coaches: Trevor Badham & Jon Willington

Venue: Cresselly CC