29/09/2026
Shaun Po***ck U14 Cricket Festival - Results Round-up for 14A, 14B and Northwood Invitational Team.🏏
The Northwood U14A enjoyed an outstanding September holiday tour at the Shaun Po***ck Cricket Festival, finishing with three victories from four matches and producing some excellent individual performances.
Northwood opened with a commanding 69 run victory over Hoerskool Montana. After scoring 162, Northwood's bowlers dismissed Montana for just 93, with Thomas Reeves taking 3/14 and Luke Dreyer 3/17.
The team then produced one of the batting performances of the tour against Hans Moore. Northwood posted an impressive 248/4, led by an outstanding 110 from Ryder Ely and an unbeaten 59 from Mark Mills. Hans Moore were bowled out for 126, with Fynn McNally taking 3/31, securing a 122 run victory.
Another dominant performance followed against Potch Gim. Northwood scored 221/5, with Yusuf Amla (47), Ryder Ely (44) and Mark Mills (37)* contributing strongly. The bowling attack then dismissed Potch Gim for just 105, with Mills producing an outstanding 4/5, securing a 116 run victory.
The final match against Marais Viljoen was a tightly contested affair. Northwood posted 121/5, with Matthew Kirton scoring 37, before Marais Viljoen edged home at 122/9 to win by one wicket.
🔸️Tour record: 3 wins, 1 loss.
The Northwood U14B faced a demanding September holiday tour at the Shaun Po***ck Cricket Festival, gaining valuable experience against a number of strong school sides.
The team opened against Volkies B, scoring 78 before Volkies reached 82/1 to win by nine wickets.
Northwood then faced Queens. After Queens were dismissed for 139, with Jared Marais taking 4/18, Northwood were bowled out for 79 and went down by 61 runs.
The third match proved particularly challenging against Grey College 14B. Grey posted an imposing 345/9, with Solami Msomi taking 3/49 for Northwood. Northwood fought hard but were dismissed for 73.
The final fixture against Cornwall Hill saw Northwood bowled out for 49 after Cornwall Hill had scored 135/2.
Although the results were difficult, the tour provided the U14B players with important exposure to high-level opposition and valuable opportunities to develop their game under challenging conditions.
🔸️Tour record: 4 losses.
The Northwood Knights Invitational side, made up of Grade 7's, experienced an entertaining and competitive Shaun Po***ck Cricket Festival, producing some memorable individual and team performances across four matches.
The tour opened with a thrilling five wicket victory over Cornwall Hill. Cornwall Hill posted 291/7 before the Knights chased the total down in spectacular fashion at 292/5. Trent Farquharson produced an outstanding unbeaten 128, supported by Patrick Anderson's 61.
The second fixture against Helpmekaar proved considerably more difficult. Helpmekaar were bowled out for 269, with Zaahid Adam taking 4/26, before the Knights were dismissed for 76.
Against Affies 14B, the Knights again faced a close contest. They scored 182 all out, with Affies eventually reaching 188/8. Llewellyn McArthur took 4/42, but Affies secured a two wicket victory.
The tour finished in dramatic fashion against Volkies B. The Knights posted 75/3 before their bowlers restricted Volkies B to 74/6, securing an exciting one run victory.
The Knights showed excellent character and growth throughout the tour, highlighted by Farquharson's outstanding 128* and two extremely close victories.
🔸️Tour record: 2 wins, 2 losses.
All told, a great 4 days of competitive cricket played in good spirit! Thank you to all the teams who participated. 🔵⚪️
🎬 Henk Fourie - Northwood Press Club
