Final Tables for 2009

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – J Haley (Machen) 30, Matthew Nash (Ebbw Vale) 30, Corey Wallace (Ebbw Vale) 30, Tomas Williams (Ebbw Vale) 30, David Hutchings (Abertillery) 30, Lewis Jones (Abertillery) 30, Ieuan Jones (Newport Fugitives) 26no, Kyle Williams (Ebbw Vale) 22, Ethan Cayford (Ebbw Vale) 22, Joshua Edwards (Abertillery) 21no

Under 15 – Ieuan Veall (Machen) 4-10

Things are really hotting up in the League as it enters its last week. This is particularly evident in the Leagues two Premier Divisions. At Under 11, the one remaining fixture will determine whether Croesyceiliog will take the title outright or share it with Llanarth A or if Chepstow A can pip Llanarth A to the runners-up spot. At Under 15, it all hinges on Croesyceiliog’s fixtures with Chepstow and Blackwood to determine who gets the title.

At Under 13, in the 20-Over West Division, Ebbw Vale have sealed the title with ten straight victories. Meanwhile, in the Pairs First Division, Rogerstone A have had a remarkable ten days winning six matches to take the League title with an unbeaten record. Newbridge have been equally busy in the Under 15 Division 1 West moving into an unassailable lead. There have been no changes at the top of the other Divisions and the last week promises to be a busy one, weather permitting.

The oustanding performers were the Rogerstone trio of Marc Lezar, Dan Lezar & L Greening. The Lezar brothers scored eight innings over 20 between them, while Mark and colleague Greening both took two four-wicket hauls and three catches in a match. Also, Callum Herring of Blackwood scored 144 runs for once out in two innings.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – Tom Williams (Ebbw Vale) 32, Corey Wallace (Ebbw Vale) 31 & 28no, Kyle Williams (Ebbw Vale) 30 & 20no, David Hutchings (Abertillery) 31, Jake Watkins (Newbridge) 30, Ryan White (Brynmawr) 28, Tom Kinsey (Newbridge) 25,

Under 15 – Jamie Baker (Newbridge) 3-6, Mitchell Harris (Chepstow) 3-9, James Perrett (Blackwood) 3-13, Jack Scarr (Newport) 3-26, James Lewis (Ebbw Vale) 3-28

The League is building up to an exciting climax with just two weeks left. This is particularly the case in the U11 Premier Division where Croesyceiliog A beat Llanarth A to join them at the top but Newport A and Chepstow A are still within two points of them and there are just two matches to play. In the Under 11 Division 1 West, Blackwood lost their first game of the season to Tredegar, but are still in the driving seat. In the U13 20-Over East Division, Undy & Magor become the first team in the League to complete their season and have to wait and see if others will overtake them in second place. In the U13 Pairs Division, Lisvane won the top-of-the-table clash with Pontnewynydd to open up a slender lead.

In the U15 Premier Division, Croesyceiliog A increased the pressure on leaders Newport by beating them by just 5 runs. Chepstow B, meanwhile, have become the first champions (subject to ratification) in the Under 15 Division 1 East. There have been no changes at the top of the other five Divisions.

There were two hat-tricks this week, from Richard Mollington (Llanarth) 3-4 at Under 11 and Ross Barnett at Under 15, while Dylan Stewart (Newbridge) and Tudor Morgan-Huggett (Chepstow) both took four-wicket hauls. Jamie Baker (Newbridge) led the way for the batters with an unbeaten 63.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – Jake Watkins (Newbridge) 34, Sam Jackson (Chepstow) 30, Elliot McKenzie (Undy & Magor) 30, Hamish Matthews (Llanarth) 30, J Hayley (Machen) 29, Nathan Thomas (Sudbrook) 26 & 26, Rees Pescod (Sudbrook) 26, James Hussey (Sudbrook) 23, Richard Rhydderch-Roberts (Llanarth) 23, Daniel King (Newport) 23, David Monk (Chepstow) 22, Oliver Thornhill (Chepstow) 22, R Jacobs (Croesyceiliog) 22

Under 13 Twenty-Overs – Dylan Stewart (Newbridge) 4-7

Under 15 – Tudor Morgan-Huggett (Chepstow) 4-4, Ross Barnett (Chepstow) 3-16 inc hat-trick, Jamie Lewis (Ebbw Vale) 3-21

Few matches were played in the League last week due to the poor weather and only three Divisions saw any action. In the U11 Premier Division, Croesyceiliog beat close rivals Chepstow by just 4 runs but these two teams, as well as Newport and Llanarth, are all within four points of each other at the top. In the U13 20-Over Division Undy & Magor have moved into joint first place with Llanarth but have only one game left compared with their rival’s four. In the U15 Division 1 East leaders Usk B and Chepstow B tied their top-of-the-table clash. These were the first points Chepstow B have dropped this season but they still look odds-on to take the title. In fact it is very unusual that, with just three weeks of the season remaining, none of the titles have so far been decided. The performance of the week was by 11 year-old Jack Turner who took 4 wickets for runs against league leaders Undy & Magor.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – Dan Pilley (Monkswood) 31, Rhys Pescod (Sudbrook) 30, Dan Wilkie (Undy & Magor) 30, Tom Owen (Undy & Magor) 30, Herbie Bone (Usk) 30, George Collins (Monkswood) 26no, James Kinchin (Sudbrook) 23

The scheduled fixture list has now been completed but there are still four weeks left to catch up on the matches cancelled due to the weather. Things are hotting up in all the Divisions but there is still all to play for. This is particularly true in the Under 11 Premier Division where no less than four teams – Llanarth A, Newport A, Chepstow A and Croesyceiliog A – are within two points of each other at the top. Also at Under 11, Abergavenny lead the way in Division 1 East but Sudbrook A and Malpas are just two points behind them. In Division 1 West, which has been hardest hit by the weather, Blackwood, Machen, and Crumlin are undefeated but there are many more games to be played. In the Reserve Division, the title would seem to be between the Llanarth and Chepstow B teams who are inseparable at the top, but Sudbrook B are still in with a chance.

At Under 13, it’s Llanarth and Chepstow again who are vying for the top spot in the 20-Over East Division while Ebbw Vale A seem to have the the 20-Over West Division sewn up with eight straight victories. In the Pairs First Division, Pontnewynydd and Lisvane are locked together at the top but an exciting finish is brewing in the Reserve Division. Here the B teams of Llanarth, Chepstow, Ebbw Vale and Croesyceliog are all within four points of each other.

At Under 15, Newport A appear favourites in the Premier Division but they still have to play their closest rivals, Croesyceiliog A, and Blackwood A are still in with a shout. Chepstow B seem to be heading for the Division 1 East title if they can maintain their unbeaten record. Blackwood B and Machen lead the way in Division 1 West but several other teams could catch them if they can play enough games.

The batting performance of the week came from Ebbw Vale’s Robson Blake who blasted 114 before retiring with Marc Lezar, of Rogerstone, scoring an equally impressive 57 in just four overs at Under 13. Meanwhile, the pick of the bowlers were Jack Clarke (Pentwyn), Zac Agnew (Ebbw Vale) and Lewis Bignall (Machen) who each had four wicket hauls.  The best all round performance in a match was Newbridge’s Jamie Baker who took a remarkable 4 wickets for 0 runs against Machen and followed this up with an unbeaten 41.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – Alex Morrison (Newport Fugitives) 33, Connor Gibbs (Crumlin) 33, Ieuan Veall (Crumlin) 30, Lloyd Jones (Crumlin) 26

Under 15 – Jamie Baker (Newbridge) 4-0, Lewis Bignall (Machen) 4-12, Taron Ikram (Lisvane) 3-13, Dale Stibbs (Machen) 3-15

All four Llanarth teams in the Under 11 and Under 13 Divisions lead their Divisions. At Under 11, their A team is two points clear in the Premier Division, after Chepstow A’s defeat by Croesyceiliog, while their B team inflicted the first defeat on Chepstow B who now trail them by three points with a game in hand in the Reserve Division. In the Under 11 Division 1 East, Abergavenny go top after Malpas overcame Sudbrook to go level with them in second place. In the West Division, Blackwood lead with Machen, Abercarn and Crumlin locked together in second place.

At Under 13, Llanarth A, despite going down to their first defeat, and Ebbw Vale A remain at the top of the 20-Over Divisions. In the Pairs Division, Pontnewyndd are one point ahead of Lisvane who, crucially, have yet to suffer defeat. In the Pairs Reserve Division, Llanarth B still lead despite going down to their first defeat at the hands of Crosyceiliog B while Pontnewynydd move ahead of Lisvane in the Pairs First Division but the latter are still unbeaten and just one point behind.

At Under 15, Newport suffered their first defeat, at the hands of Blackwood in the Premier Division but still lead with Croesyceiliog still in second place. Meanwhile, Chepstow B and Usk remain joint leaders of Division 1 East and Blackwood B and Machen are also level at the top of Division 1 West.

Once again, the batters dominated the best performances with 14 year-old Mike Jones of Monkswood top scoring with 73. Also, at Under 15, Abergavenny’s Charlie Prosser took a remarkable 6 for 22 and Will Glenn of Llanarth took a hat-trick.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – J Powell (Croesyceiliog) 31, Ieuan Veall (Crumlin) 31, R Jacob (Croesyceiliog) 31, Herbie Bone (Usk) 31, Ben Jones (Usk) 31, Olly Hazeldene (Monkswood) 30, Sam Jackson (Chepstow) 30, Oliver Thornhill (Chepstow) 30, Shane Murphy (Chepstow) 30, Jack Thorpe-Yon (Newport) 30, Louis Tovey (Newport) 30, Lloyd Jones (Crumlin) 30, Connor Gibbs (Crumlin) 30, Ryan Hancock (Monkswood) 24

Under 15 – Charlie Prosser (Abergavenny) 6-22, Harry Powell (Newport) 3-3, Will Glenn (Llanarth) 3-9 including a hat-trick, Jake Kings (Chepstow) 3-11, Matthew Malson (Monkswood) 3-12, Dale Stibbs (Machen) 3-13, Dan Young (Monkswood) 3-15, Cameron Millar (Panteg) 3-15, Liam Williams (Pontnewynydd) 3-28

Under 15 - Connor Hamer (Monkswood) – 4 dismissals behind the wicket, Garin Trubey (Abercarn) 2 run-outs

As the Monmouthshire Building Society Youth Cricket League moves into the second half of the season, there is still all to play for in each of the eleven divisions. At Under 11, in the Premier Division, Croesyceiliog A inflicted a first defeat on Llanarth A and are just three points behind them, and joint leaders Chepstow A, with a game in hand. Sudbrook A and Abergavenny A are still locked together at the top of Division 1 East with Abercarn joining Machen and Blackwood at the top of Division 1 West. In the Reserve Division, Chepstow B remain unbeaten at the top but second-place Llanarth B suffered their first defeat to Croesyceiliog B.

At Under 13, in the 20-Over East Division, Llanarth A inflicted a first defeat on Chepstow A by just four runs and are now six points ahead of Undy & Magor. Ebbw Vale A are now unbeaten in eight matches and eleven points ahead of Newbridge. In the Pairs First Division, Lisvane are still unbeaten at the top with Panteg and Pontnewynydd in close pursuit. Llanarth B are in a similar position in the Reserve Division but Chepstow B have moved into second place just one point behind.

At Under 15, Newport have had their seventh straight win in the Premier Division but Croesyceiliog are still breathing down their necks. In Division 1 East, Chepstow B who are also unbeaten share the lead with Usk who have played two games more. In Division 1 West, Blackwood B have climbed 5ive places to join Crumlin at the top.

This week’s batting honours go to Croesyceiliog U15’s Callum Reid with 88no and at Under 11 his club colleague made 31. At Under 13, Marc Lezar of Rogerstone made 35 in the pairs cricket and Richard Miles of Brynmawr scored 57 runs in two innings for once out. For the bowlers, Ben Bowen of Ebbw Vale took a remarkable 6 for 2 in just three overs at Under 11 while Blackwood’s Callum Herring took a five-wicket haul at Under 15. At Under 13, two Llanarth players - Sam Phillips and Gabriel Cronin - both took four wickets in the same match.

Under 13 Twenty-Overs (Retire at 30) – Richard Miles (Brynmawr) 34 & 23, Ieuan Veall (Crumlin) 32 & 24no, Hamish Matthews (Llanarth) 32, J Jones (Croesyceiliog) 32, Ryan Jenkins 31, Jake Watkins (Newbridge) 30, Toby Fry (Sudbrook) 29no, Corey Wallace (Ebbw Vale) 27no & 25no, B Jones (Usk) 26, Ryan Johnston (Blackwood) 24, Elliot Jenkins (Newbridge) 23, Mark Hutchings (Abertillery) 22, Rhys James (Abertillery) 21, George James (Crumlin) 21

Under 15 – Callum Herring (Blackwood) 5-10, Jared Gore (Blackwood) 4-5, Kory Watkins (Newbridge) 4-9, Scott Walker (Newbridge) 4-10, Jordan Knott (Crumlin) 3-1, Hugh Griffiths (Abergavenny) 3-2, Alex Kemp-Taylor (Croesyceiliog) 3-3, Ryan Hughes (Blackwood) 3-5, Harry Southall (Ponthir) 3-7, Ed Fletcher (Abergavenny) 3-10, Adam Jones (Tredegar) 3-19, J Angove (Rogerstone) 3-24

Report for Results Received by 4th July

There have been some terrific team and individual performances in the Monmouthshire Building Society Youth Cricket League this week. In the Under 11 Premier Division, Chepstow A inflicted Llanarth A’s first defeat of the season by just two runs to remain the only unbeaten side in the division. In the Under 11 Division 1 East, Sudbrook A lost their unbeaten record to Ponthir by the same margin and are now level at the top with Abergavenny. Meanwhile, Machen and Blackwood are joint leaders in Under 11 Division 1 West while Chepstow B are just ahead of Llanarth B in the Reserve Division. All of these four teams are yet to taste defeat.

At Under 13, Llanarth A stay top of the 20-over East Division despite their first defeat at the hands of Newport. In their match against Croesyceiliog, however, they amassed 163 for 2 with four of their batsmen having retired on 30. Ebbw Vale strengthen their hold on the West Division after five straight victories. In the same division, Abertillery scored a remarkable 113 for 0 against Brynmawr, with four batsmen again retiring, and Newbridge bowled out Newport Fugitives for 26. In the Pairs First Division, Lisvane are unbeaten in six matches and Llanarth B head the Pairs Reserve Division after five straight wins although Ebbw Vale B are also unbeaten below them.

At Under 15, Newport have taken over at the top of the Premier Division with six straight wins after Croesyceiliog A suffered their first defeat at the hands of Malpas who, in turn, lost to Blackwood who successfully chased down a total of 150 without losing a wicket. In Division 1 East, Chepstow B are unbeaten at the top with Machen leading Division 1 West. This division saw the highest score of the season which was Crumlin’s 241 against Rogerstone B with Simon Veall scoring a remarkable 153

In addition to Simon Veall, three other batsmen - Josh Harris (Pentwyn), Ed Fletcher (Abergavenny), and Tom Smith (Chepstow) – also scored centuries. Josh in fact totalled 205 runs in 3 innings for just once out. Darnell Taylor-Wood (Newport) topped the U11 batting with 35 while Lewis Jones (Abertillery) retired at 30 in two innings in the U13 20-Over Divisions and Matthew Doyle (Llanarth) top-scored in the Pairs Divisions with 43. For the bowlers, Dan Taylor (Chepstow) took a five wicket haul at Under 11 and Tom James (Abercarn) did the same at Under 15. At under 13, D Hurley (Croesyceiliog), Daniel King (Newport), David Hutchings (Abertillery) and Ethan Cayford (Ebbw Vale) each took four.

Under 11 – Darnell Taylor-Wood (Newport) 35 & 27, Jamie Norman (Llanarth) 25 & 20, Tristan Ashley-Jones (Abergavenny) 23, Glen Hamilton (Llanarth) 22, Marcus Roberts (Rogerstone) 22, Danny Averiss (Crumlin) 21, Nicole Reid (Gwent Girls) 21, Barry Meredith (Abergavenny) 20, Dan Taylor (Chepstow) 20, Sam Clarke (Pontnewynydd) 19, Tom North (Llanarth) 18, M Doweswel (Tredegar) 18, Liam Fears (Pontnewynydd) 18, Christian Coleman (Croesyceiliog) 17, James Scarborough (Croesyceiliog) 16, Kieron Gibbs (Crumlin) 16, Joseph Perkin (Malpas) 16, Tom Keane (Abergavenny) 15, Joseph Voke (Sudbrook) 15, Joshua Waters (Blackwood) 15

Under 13 Pairs – Matthew Doyle (Llanarth) 43 & 28, Ethan Cayford (Ebbw Vale) 35, Richard Roberts (Llanarth) 32, Jake Groves (Llanarth) 32, Liam Phillips (Llanarth) 31, Owen Davies (Pontllanfraith) 30, Ashton Morgan (Pontllanfraith) 23, Ben Jones n(Usk) 22, Nye Brown (Lisvane) 21, Jordan Collier (Pontllanfraith) 21, Shane Murphy (Chepstow) 21, Kyle Williams (Ebbw Vale) 21, Alex Robinson (Pentwyn) 20, Callum Winstone (Abercarn) 20

Under 15 – Simon Veall (Crumlin) 153 & 56, Josh Harris (Pentwyn) 101no, 57no & 47, Ed Fletcher (Abergavenny)100no, Tom Smith (Chepstow) 100no, Lee Evans (Malpas) 87 & 50no, Callum Herring (Blackwood) 89no, Luke Watson (Chepstow) 85, Chris Watkins (Usk) 84, Cameron Herring (Tredegar) 82, Daniel Cooke (Abergavenny) 76, Hugh Boaler (Machen) 76, Mike Jones (Monkswood) 69no, Ashley Freeman (Chepstow) 68, Ashley Paine (Pentwyn) 64, Taron Ikram (Lisvane) 62no, Phil Stephens (Usk) 59, Marc Lezar (Rogerstone) 59, Tom Baker (Blackwood) 57no, Joe Bird (Chepstow) 57no, Josh Harris (Pentwyn) 57no, Kieran Meek (Ebbw Vale) 56, Simon Veall (Crumlin) 56, Alec Holdaway (Rogerstone) 51 no & 40, Scott Ireland (Rogerstone) 51 & 31, Jordan Bachelor (Newport) 48, James Thomson (Tredegar) 48, Dave Shaw (Machen) 46, Dan Jones (Rogerstone) 44no, Ieuan Veall (Crumlin) 42 & 38no, Alex Richards (Abergavenny) 41no & 32no, Jordan Bajjada (Sudbrook) 36, Tom Berry (Rogerstone) 36, Aled Edwards (Abercarn) 35, Adam Cullen (Newport) 33no, Jake Groves (Llanarth) 32

Under 11 – Dan Taylor (Chepstow) 5-10, Connor Masterman (Rogerstone) 4-11, Sam Hooper (Sudbrook) 3-4, Elliott Powell (Chepstow) 3-6, Jack Canavan (Chepstow) 3-9, Billy Colthart (Chepstow) 3-9, Sam Hope-Bell (Newport) 3-12, Jack Couter (Rogertsone) 3-23, D Edmunds (Tredegar) 3-23,

Under 13 Pairs - Ethan Cayford (Ebbw Vale) 4-1, Will Evans (Llanarth) 3-1, Jack Westwood (Panteg) 3-17, Will Attwood (Panteg) 3-25,

Under 11 – Ben Dawkins (Panteg) 2 run outs and 1 catch, Dan Taylor (Chepstow) 2 catches