Division 2 round up: Johnston win and Llechryd go top

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3 years ago

June 1, 2022

James Hemingray

JOHNSTON earned their first win in Division 2 on Saturday (May 28) as they beat Carew seconds by 28 runs.

They scored an impressive 284-4 in their innings with Lee Summons finishing not out on 103.

He had goof support from Andrew Harries who finished unbeaten on 86 while Josh Hicks had earlier scored 56.

Ethan Hall claimed two wickets for Carew while Kerry Waters finished with figures of 1-27.

In reply, Nic Scourfield was Carew’s top scorer with a knock of 67. Scott Richards added 45 and Hayden Shapcott finished unbeaten on 36.

It wasn’t enough to claim victory though as Carew fell just short, finishing their innings on 256-8.

Keegan Codd claimed three wickets for Johnston while Summons added to his earlier century with figures of 2-57.

Dredge steers Lamphey home

AN unbeaten century from Lamphey’s David Dredge helped his side to victory over Llanrhian on Saturday.

Llanrhian were asked to bat after Lamphey won the toss and they scored 186-9 in their innings.

Jonathan Strawbridge scored 58 and Iwan James added 25 for the hosts.

Peter McGilloway bowled well as he took three wickets, as did Hywel Gibbs who finished with figures of 3-48. Grant Cole also claimed 2-26 for the visitors.

In reply, David Blackwell made an early score of 21 but there was little else to trouble Andrew Tait and David Dredge.

Tait finished unbeaten on 45 while Dredge was not out on 105 as they saw Lamphey to victory.

Llechryd go top after beating Pembroke

LLECHRYD now sit top of Division 2 after they beat Pembroke by eight wickets.

Pembroke won the toss and batted first but they were bowled out for 120.

Paul White scored 22 and Jack Harries added 25 but it wasn’t enough as Rhys Beard finished with excellent figures of 4-15.

Udell Preville (2-18) and David Dunfee (2-19) also bowled well.

In reply, Joe Mansfield scored 17 early on before he became one of Rob Smythe’s (2-24) victims.

That was as good as it got for Pembroke who could not remove Udell Preville and David Dunfee.

Preville finished unbeaten on 72 while Dunfee was unbeaten on 22.Whitland also earned victory on Saturday (May 28) as they beat Hook.

Whitland earn fourth win

WHITLAND scored 171-8 in their innings as Andrew Edwards top scored with 52. Gethin Scourfield added 23 and Conor Bowen finished not out on 30.

Hook’s Harry Makepeace claimed three wickets for figures of 3-33 while Brennan Martin also claimed two wickets.

In reply, Makepeace top scored with 32 runs and Martin finished unbeaten on 16 but it wasn’t enough for victory.

Conor Bowen claimed three wickets for 13 runs and Cian Rees finished with good figures of 2-20. There were also two wickets for Martin.

That saw Hook bowled out for just 121, giving Whitland victory by 50 runs.

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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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.

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