Friday saw the U13s loose at home to Ilkley.

Ben Rhydding won the toss and elected to field. Some wayward bowling from the usually reliable and accurate bowlers Buckley, Masterson and Stephens allowed the visitors to get off to a flying start.

This was not helped by some less than average fielding with the opposition amassing 29 runs in over throws and extras!

Ilkleys rapid progress was slowed a little by some accurate bowling from Hastings and Bibby. Never the less, Ilkley amassed 153 - 3, a more than competitive score.

In reply, and opening the innings, debutant Moursi looked confident with the bat but the the most notable performance came from Aaron Moorehouse who scored a sensible and well structured 29. He was well supported by Sam Rowley who shared a 32 run partnership with Moorehouse.

Ben Rhydding closed their innings on 79 - 4.

Team Manager AJ commented "the lads are more than capable players, but this evening they looked like startled rabbits in headlights. The morale in the changing room was surprisingly quite high afterwards, all the lads knew where we went wrong. We just have to do the basics well, have some self belief, and a win will follow"

Next week see the Under 13's make the short trip to Menston where it is hoped the lads can put together a solid all round performance both with bat and ball.

If you have not been selected please keep practicing hard and attend nets regularly. Even if you are not selected, please come and support your team mates, your support is always welcome!

There is competition for places and those that show commitment and improvement at nets will be given games.

There is a heavily congested fixture programme coming up in the next 2 weeks and its important to let AJ know if you are available for the matches on the 23, 26th and 27th May.