Sport
1 November, 2024
Barr sets the tone
AN unbeaten knock of 89 from opener Josh Barr set Dennington’s division two side up for a defendable 231 against the Lions last weekend.
Having lost the toss and being sent in to bat by Noorat Terang on Saturday, Dennington got off to a strong start.
Barr, whose 89 runs came from 131 deliveries and included six boundaries, was well supported by team-mate Walker Owen who contributed 49 before being caught out.
Team captain and middle order batsman Jackson Parker made a healthy 44 from 51 balls in an innings that included three boundaries.
After 45 overs the team finished on 5/213.
In reply, the Lions were restricted to 10/82 in the 35th over thanks to the accuracy of Blake Rouse who finished with figures of 3/14.
Also effective at the wickets was Jackson Parker 2/7 off five, Scott Breddels 2/20 off seven and Adam Sell 1/5 off two.
The round one win will give Dennington confidence heading into this Saturday’s clash against Koroit at Victoria Park.
In other season opening division two games last weekend, Spring Creek took the win over West Warrnambool, Allansford-Panmure defeated Nirranda Titans, Russells Creek defeated Koroit, Nestles took the win over Northern Raiders and Park Fairy were big winners over North Warrnambool.
