Girls go East - and win

NORTH Devon girl cricketers kept up their winning streak with the under-13s following the district success of the under-15s with victory against East Devon at Blundells. Batting first, the North openers went cheaply and there were anxious moments for mana

NORTH Devon girl cricketers kept up their winning streak with the under-13s following the district success of the under-15s with victory against East Devon at Blundells.

Batting first, the North openers went cheaply and there were anxious moments for manager Jan Witheridge before a swift 35 runs from skipper Alli Kelly (NDCC) settled them down. Niamh Rees-Doherty held up her end with a steady 21 before retiring to give other girls a chance to bat. Evie Risebro (22no) and Lauren Bowden (19) maintained the challenge and all the North girls got a chance to bat - the East, giving eight girls a chance to bowl - and set a healthy 177 total.

The East openers suffered at the hands of Filleigh sisters Annabel Squire (2 for 9 off 3) and Millie Squire (1-0-1). Morgan Harrison- Hooton and Lauren Bowden then took three wickets and the East ended on 81 all out.