Castlemaine District Cricket Association’s U14 Girls squad has claimed the Central Highlands region Country Week title.
The Castlemaine girls were among four squads that contested the series from February 12-19 at venues in Kyneton and Maryborough.
The competition saw the girls come up against teams from Gisborne District, Maryborough and Grampians Cricket Associations.
On the first weekend of the series, the CDCA girls beat Gisborne and Maryborough and on the second weekend CDCA beat Grampians to be undefeated and qualify for the final.
The Castlemaine side then went on to defeat Gisborne in the final to win the series for the first time.
Congratulations to the Castlemaine squad, which includes Eve Righetti (captain), Fianna Gardner (vice-captain), Kirra Soraghan, Ebony Penny, Everson Kneebone Grace Smith, Elsa Curran, Ellah Cook, Evie O’Sullivan and Arkie Simpson.
The series saw great all-round performances from all players indicating a bright future for women’s cricket in Castlemaine.
Captain Eve Righetti led by example making an impressive 121 runs and claiming three wickets and vice-captain Fianna Gardner made 84 runs and took an incredible seven wickets for the series.
CDCA squad coach Paul Righetti said it was the most pleasing thing to watch the development of the Castlemaine cricketing girls and the spirit in which they played this series.
“Everyone played a role in the success, and it is a tribute to the girls on their application, fair play and support for each other. They were a real delight to coach. Thanks to all of our parents for their support also,” Paul said.
