Sussex Junior Cricket Festival
U16 Final vs Brighton & Hove at Arundel Castle - 10th August
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Despite 60 no from opener Steven Crosby, Brighton & Hove were restricted by steady St James’s bowling (of which James Howard was the pick with 2 for 18 from his 8 overs) to a modest 147 in their 45 overs. After a flying start St James’s were pegged back by an equally steady B & H attack and at 98 for 4 after 28 overs the game was in the balance. Opener Michael Gibbs, deservedly winner of the Man of the Match award, then took the game by the scruff of the neck and when he was out for 62 only 19 were required off 11 overs. An immaculate straight drive for 4 by John Glover finished the match in the most satisfactory style for St James’s.
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U13 Final vs Eastbourne at Ansty - 24th August
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St James Montefiore U13s won an exciting match against Eastbourne on Sunday to lift the SJCF Bowl. Eastbourne made a challenging 154-8 off their 35 overs, with Callum Jackson (34) and Jake Benfield (37) the top scorers. The SJM bowlers shared the wickets but special mention should be made of Brandon Troak, who held three fine catches as well as taking two wickets, and also Ed Blake with three wickets. Tom Howard (66) and Harry Klus (39) shared a 109-run opening partnership to get the run chase well on its way and Joe Maskell hit the winning run with just one ball to spare to spark the celebrations.
U11 Final vs Midhurst at Newhaven - 24th August
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St James’s Montefiore Under 11’s won the SJCF shield against Midhurst in a fantastic Final, at Newhaven. St James scored 156 for 3 off 30 overs. Midhurst were all out for 84 off 25 overs, Great performances from Charlie Klus 44 not out and Michael Wood scoring 40 not out and claiming Man of the Match.