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Division 2: Lamphey and Llanrhian start with wins
LAMPHEY and Llanrhian were amongst the winners on Sunday (Apr 24) as the Division 2 cricket season got underway.
Lamphey scored 245-6 in their game against Johnston with Andrew Tait top scoring on 93. Nick Shelmerdine also batted well as he finished not out on 83.
Peter McGilloway added 27 for Lamphey while the pick of the bowlers for Johnston were Mark Hicks with 2-22 and Keegan Codd with 2-55.
In reply, Codd scored 19 and there were scores of 33 from Leigh Walters, 39 from Josh Hicks and 30 from Gary James but it wasn’t enough for the home side.
Hywel Gibbs was the pick of the bowlers for Lamphey with 4-18 while McGilloway (2-26) and David Dredge (3-44) also claimed wickets to bowl Johnston out for 174.
The game was umpired by father and son duo Jonathan and Harry Twigg. (Both are pictured either side of the winning Lamphey team).
Llanrhian win on return to second division
Llanrhian won on their return to Division 2 as they beat Pembroke by eight wickets.
Wickets for Daf Williams (2-9) and Anthonty Couzens (2-12) helped Llanrhian bowl their opponents out for just 92.
Andrew Hay top scored with 22 while Steve Durston was not out on 20 but it wasn’t enough to stop Llanrhian’s bowlers.
Iwan Jones then finished unbeaten on 34 and Jack Jones finished not out on 40 as Llanrhian eased home.
Burton make big total in win over Llechryd
Burton made 302-5 in their game with Llechryd on Sunday as they went on to seal a 95-run victory.
Jon Venables top scored with 80 for Burton while Martin James scored 50 and Toby Hayman scored 40.
Morgan Scale finished not out on 56 as the visitors posted an impressive total.
Daf Davies made a score of 25 in reply for Llechryd with other scores of 29 from James Betterley and 32 from Ollie Roberts.
Jack Davies finished not out on 54 but it wasn’t enough as Llechryd finished short on 207-5.
Hook make winning start
Hook made a winning start to Division 2 on Sunday as they beat Carew seconds by eight wickets.
Carew scored 181-4 in their innings with Gareth Lewis finishing unbeaten on 88. He had good support from Jacob Knox who reached 30 and Hayden Shapcott who scored 26.
Hook batted well in reply as Aled Phelps scored 41 and Owen Phelps top scored with 60. Jacob Lay then finished not out on 52 to see his side over the line.
Herbie win as Whitland fall short
Herbrandston picked up the win on Sunday as Whitland finished just 13 runs short of their target.
Herbie posted 218-8 in their innings with Jack Nicholas top scoring on 66 while Harry Nicholas added 47. Charlie Malloy added 43 for the visitors as Whitland were set 219 to win.
Jonathan Thomas was the pick of the bowlers for Whitland with 4-53.
Ed John then scored 45 and Scott Newton scored 82 but Whitland were unable to reach their target.
Malloy finished with figures of 3-41 and Kristian Bennett also bowled well for figures of 3-48.
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South-West Wales Athletes Aiming to Shine at the Summer Olympics
Two of the finest athletes in south-west Wales are dreaming about bringing home medals from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and sailing star Micky Beckett will head to France in a buoyant mood after enjoying a successful build-up to their respective events.
Welsh athletes collected a record-equalling 11 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games and hopes are high that the tally could be beaten this year.
The Carmarthen-born rider cemented her rapid rise up the sprint ranks by winning a gold medal at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Glasgow.
She became Great Britain’s first women’s sprint world champion since Becky James in 2013 and is now on track to chase more medals at the Olympics across three events.
The 21-year-old has yearned to compete at the Summer Games since watching Team GB sparkle at London 2012 and she is eager to make her mark this summer.
“It’s a massive dream of mine and it’s pretty cool that I’m kind of living my dream,” Finucane said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the journey and hopefully I’ll get selected and compete for my country.
“And it’s exciting because as the Team GB women’s sprint. I feel like we’re in a really good place to do well at the Olympics, not just compete as Olympians.”
Pembrokeshire-born sailor Beckett will also head to Paris with his sights firmly set on winning gold in the hugely competitive ILCA 7 class.
He will renew rivalries with Australian Matt Wearn, who controversially claimed the World Championship title ahead of Hermann Tomasgaard and Beckett earlier this year.
Online bookmakers rate Wearn as the favourite to emerge victorious this summer, but Beckett’s recent form gives him every chance of turning the tables.
Several new sports betting sites in Australia cut the Welsh sailor’s Olympic odds after he completed a trio of World Cup successes at a recent event in Palma.
Beckett believes the hard work he has done over the past few months gives him every chance of toppling Wearn when the action gets underway this summer.
“There is still plenty of work to do and managing form is probably the most important thing of any athlete’s job,” Beckett said. “There is no point being the best in the world unless you are the best in the world when it counts.
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Kilgetty and Carew Share Spoils in End-of-Season Showdown
In the picturesque setting of Kilgetty, under the soft glow of the evening sun, local football fans were treated to an enticing clash between Kilgetty and Carew in the Pembrokeshire League Division 1. With the season winding down, both sides took to the pitch amidst numerous squad rotations, following a hectic week of multiple fixtures.
The match kicked off in a leisurely pace, resembling more of an end-of-season friendly than a fierce competition. Kilgetty seized the early initiative, with the trio of Josh Bevan, Richard Tebbut, and Richard Cope causing headaches for the Carew defense, skillfully led by Gareth Lewis. It was Jac Waters who broke the deadlock for the home side, putting Kilgetty ahead 1-0 as the first half came to a close.
However, Carew emerged revitalised after the break, with Jonty Bennett, James Hinchcliffe, and Zac Rowell putting in the hard yards to level the score. The introduction of Harvey Drummond for the ineffective Sam Christopher added further depth to Carew’s attacking prowess, culminating in an equaliser courtesy of the excellent Hinchcliffe.
As tensions rose, the game took on a newfound intensity, marked by needless bookings, after a clearly offside goal and a few heated moments on the field. Despite the fatigue evident from their recent fixture congestion, both teams showcased their competitive spirit, treating the fans to an entertaining second half.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Kilgetty and Carew having to settle for a well-fought 1-1 draw. While neither team was at their absolute best, the match provided a fitting conclusion to their respective seasons.
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The stage is set – Senior Cup Final
It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.
League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.
Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.
There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.
The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.
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