Under 17 Premiers

WEST Warrnambool has taken out the Warrnambool Moyne District Cricket Association’s 2024/25 under 17 premiership.

By Staff Writer

West Warrnambool celebrates victory in the under 17 grand final.

Last Sunday’s grand final match between West Warrnambool (Panthers) and Allansford Panmure (Gators) attracted a strong crowd to Reid Oval throughout the day.

After winning the toss, the Gators elected to bat first.

Vice-captain Archie Poumako got his side off to a strong start, putting 19 runs on the board before being run-out.

He was well supported at the crease by fellow opener Jake Carman (14) while middle order batsmen Harrison Barnes (40) and Charlie James (29 not out) were also strong contributors for the side.

After 45 overs the Gators were 6/139.

Best of the bowlers for the Panthers were Toby Madden who finished the day with 2/23 from seven overs and Brock Gannon 2/26 from nine.

The Panthers were quick off the mark in their run chase, with Toby Madden reaching 32 off 58 balls before being stumped.

His innings included five boundaries.

Fellow opener Rhys Wallace was run out on 24 while team-mate Brock Gannon continued his fine form, adding 44 runs from 71 deliveries (including two boundaries).

Team-mates Archer Boyle and Samuel Anderson both reached 14 while Zavier Fowler (5) and Finn Parkinson (4) were unbeaten.

The Panthers reached the required runs and were 5/140 in the 44th over.

After a strong stint with both bat and ball, the Panthers’ Brock Gannon was named Player of the Match.