2007 News
Monday August 2007 - Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale U 13s Lord Taverners
The Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale U 13s finished second in their group in the Lords Taverners Competition played last week.
Two or three players were unavailable from the original squad due to other commitments, which meant that 4 younger players were given at least one game to experience the tournament.
Miles Lloyd and Oliver Hotchkiss both stepped up to the mark with Miles batting solidly on day three for his 16 runs and Oliver taking 3 wickets for 20 runs off six overs in total.
Alex Fox captained the side brilliantly from day one and was brave and singleminded in his handling of bowling changes; batting and field placings. Further to the normal Captains decisions he encouraged and lifted his team mates all the way through the three days.
The all out pace attack from Graham Whiles; Tom Fryer and Ben Coad supplied Nidderdale with 11 wickets at minimal run cost. They were supported brilliantly by Nick Hare; Nick Kimber; Oliver Hotchkiss; Gareth Bass and Alex Fox who between them bowled over 50 overs at an economy rate of 2.5 runs per over and also taking wickets at important times.
The Nidderdale X1 won two out of their three games played beating the Leeds league and North Yorks whilst losing to the eventual winners of the competition Airedale & Wharfdale side on the first day. The batting throughout the games was shared around. All of the lads had a chance but the main run scorers were:
Ben Coad 50 runs in total, Graham Whiles 58 runs in total, Tom Fryer 30 runs in total, Nick Kimber 32 scored against Leeds which along with Gareth Bass (29) Nick Hare(15) Alex Fox(17) and Miles Lloyd(16) was instrumental in securing the win. Sam Duffield also gave support at the rear when required and this coupled with some solid Wicket keeping, showed his value to the team.
All the youngsters played the games in great spirit (win or lose), were well mannered and managed to not lose any of their character of which there was plenty about!! They were a credit to the Nidderdale Junior Cricket League.
Results
Monday July 30 at Pool C.C. Airedale & Wharfedale League 157 for 5, Nidderdale 110 .
Tuesday July 31 at Follifoot C.C. Nidderdale 131 (Ben Coad) 30, North Yorks 76 (J. Tattersall 3 for 13);
Wed. August 1 at Beckwithshaw C.C. Nidderdale 161 for 8 (Nick Kimber 32, Gareth Bass 29), Leeds 111.
2007 Final Group Table
Airedale & Wharfedale 28.66 points
Nidderdale 21.02
North Yorkshire 16.81
Leeds 6.11
Arrow Ready Drive Nidderdale U 13s
(Back L-R) Miles Lloyd (Beckwithshaw); Tom Fryer (Pateley); Sam Duffield wkt (Studley); Nick Kimber (Studley); Michael Donnely (Bilton)
(Front L-R) Gareth Bass (Birstwith); Nick Hare (Pannal); Graham Whiles (Knaresborough); Alex Fox Capt. (Follifoot); Ben Coad (Studley); Oliver Hotchkiss (Beckwithshaw)