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Lawrenny end season with nine-wicket win over Town

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LAWRENNY ended their 2022 campaign with a nine-wicket win over relegated Haverfordwest on Saturday, (Aug 20).

Lawrenny won the toss and chose to field first and they were able to restrict Town to 188-7 from their 45 overs.

Town lost James Marchant early on but Mikey Jones and Ben Field added 59 runs for the second wicket.

Field hit four fours in his score of 27 but he was then caught by Finley Lewis off the bowling of Harry Thomas.

Dai Davies joined Jones at the crease and the pair shared another 72 runs for the fourth wicket.

Davies hit four fours in his score of 30 before retiring and soon after, Dan Potter was caught by Ryan Morton off the bowling of Troy Purslowe.

That left Town on 148-3 but more wickets began to fall. Jones had batted well for his score of 73 (10 fours) but he was then caught by Joe Kidney.

Chris Phillips scored 12 before being bowled by

Ryan Morton then bolwed Jack Scriven before also claiming the wicket of Ashley James. He had hit a six in his late score of 19 but he was caught by Purslowe.

Chris Phillips had reached a score of 12 but he was bowled by Morton and the innings came to a close.

Harry Thomas and Finley Lewis opened up for the visitors and they shared 58 runs for the first wicket.

Lewis was caught by Ashley James off the bowling of Will Phillips.

Thomas and James Phillips were then untroubled as they guided Lawrenny to their target. Thomas finished unbeaten on an excellent score of 106 while Phillips was not out on 63.

The result sees Lawrenny finish in seventh place while Town’s relegation to Division 2 had already been confirmed.

Town will look to end their season on a high though as next Saturday they face Llangwm in the final of the Harrison Allen Bowl.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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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).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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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?  

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

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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.

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