Sport

Students battle in interschool cricket

Billie Scholtens’ St Mary’s Primary won both the boys and girls divisions. Photo: Jordan Townrow.

Children from across the region represented their schools last week in the Campaspe Division interschool T20 cricket competition.

Schools from Rochester, Tongala and Kyabram competed on Thursday in Rochester while those in the Echuca-Moama region had their chance to shine on Friday at Jack Eddy Oval, Moama.

Zander Stone looks to execute the drive, while Henry Williams keeps wicket. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

The boys and girls winners from each day of action went on to represent the Campaspe Division in Swan Hill on Thursday, November 13.

Although the contest was tight, both days saw the same school emerge victorious in boys and girls.

Roby McKee drills it into the offside. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

In Rochester, Rochester Public School moved on, while in Moama St Mary’s Primary picked up the win.

Riverine Herald photographer Jordan Townrow was at Jack Eddy on Friday to capture the action.

Valentina Bader rolls the arm over. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Jonty Carfoot shapes to throw. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Ella McDonald takes the ball over the stumps. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Izzy Aitken shows expansive stroke play. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Shalom Chakurangeyi sends one down. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Alby Bull shows desperation in the field. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW
Bonnie Reid heaves it into midwicket. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW