GRASSROOTS SPORT

CRICKET

By Tamsin Chapman-Gunner

MENHENIOT-LOOE Cricket Club bounced back in spectacular fashion, securing victory in the third installment of the East Softball Cricket Festival earlier this month which was held at Liskeard’s Lux Park.

Joined by Callington, Liskeard, and first-time participants Mount Ambrose, the tournament showcased outstanding performances and team spirit.

Mount Ambrose, based on the outskirts of Redruth and making their first appearance in the East Festivals, demonstrated remarkable growth and teamwork throughout the tournament.

The club, which did not have a women’s section last year, has made significant strides.

With a dedicated approach to training and development, Mount Ambrose have already participated in two Truro festivals and now an East festival, with aspirations to join the summer league this year.

Liskeard registered a victory in the tournament, defeating Mount Ambrose by 33 runs. A key feature of their play was their ability to find the back wall, racking up an impressive number of boundaries. The team hit five sixes and eight fours throughout the festival, making them the most dominant side in the stats for boundary hitting.

Fans can anticipate more explosive batting performances from Liskeard in the upcoming summer outdoor league.

Callington’s progress as a women’s cricket team continues.

Entering the softball league for the first time last year, the team has evolved into a well-rounded and strategic unit.

Under the leadership of Lara Alford, Callington secured two wins out of their three matches, narrowly missing out on an unbeaten record with a one-run loss to Menheniot.

Having already won the first East Festival earlier in the season, their performance remains commendable.

Menheniot emerged victorious in the festival, winning all three of their matches. After struggling in the initial two festivals, the team turned things around in remarkable fashion, demonstrating an all-around team effort where every player contributed.

A nail-biting finish against Callington saw Menheniot successfully chase down nine runs in the last two overs, securing the win.

Captain Maria Jordan played a crucial role in ensuring victory by keeping out the final delivery when Callington needed a last-ball wicket.

Menheniot-Looe Cricket Club has also made strides beyond the festival, entering a women’s hardball team into the summer league for the first time and launching a girls’ section this winter. Their dedication to the women’s and girls’ game is a testament to the club’s growth and commitment to developing cricket at all levels.

Match Results: Callington 232 lost to Menheniot-Looe 233; Liskeard 235 lost to Callington 244; Callington 268 beat Mount Ambrose 220; Menheniot-Looe 246 beat Mount Ambrose 221; Menheniot 250 beat Liskeard 235; Liskeard 258 beat Mount Ambrose 225.

For more information about Cornwall Cricket Board’s Women and Girls programme, please contact: Nick Matthews, Women and Girls Development Lead at [email protected].

GOLF

Newquay Golf Club

Ladies’ Winter League (Round Four) – Tuesday, February 11

IT WAS a cold, yet dry day for the fourth-round of the Winter League.

Taking the honours with 39 points were Sue Semley and Debbie Cain with 39 points.

Carol Sparrow and Abi Crosswood were second with 38 points and Katherine Adams and Dawn Emmerson were third a point back.

In the nine-hole Stableford, the honours went to Lorna Parfitt with 15 points, closely followed by Rose Howe on 14.

Men’s Ron Lyon Round Four – Saturday, February 15

DIVISION ONE: 1 Nick Stephens – 38pts; 2 Peter East – 35pts; 3 Peter Batty – 34pts; DIVISION TWO: 1 David Longbottom – 38pts; 2 Luke Foster – 37pts; 3 Rhys Merrell – 35pts; DIVISION THREE: 1 Tim Hawkins – 35pts; 2 Malcolm Ross – 34pts; 3 Robert Walker – 33pts.

Porthpean Golf Club by Martyn Wonnacott

SUNDAY’S Monthly Medal for February, held on the ninth, postponed from it's usual first Sunday because of events elsewhere, was won by Grant Rockall with an impressive nett 63, a full six strokes clear of Gary Sullivan in overall second place who carded the lowest gross score of 76.

Division One winner Michael Meares also scored a nett 69 on countback from Sullivan and a stroke ahead of Karl Rance in second place and two clear of Martin Mumford in third.

Division Two winner and fourth overall, Stuart Elliot, scored nett 69, two ahead of Gerry Dahlstrom in second place. A stroke back, Ray Nancholas and Len Barrett were third and fourth on countback. Just three twos were recorded.

The seniors held a 14 hole Stableford the next Tuesday where Stephen Bray scored 32 points to win by three from Harry Fryer in second place.

A point back, Keith Boulton and Steve were third and fourth on countback, a point ahead of Bob Hartnoll in fifth. Five twos were recorded.

The ladies were out to play on Wednesday in a four-ball Better-Ball competition over 18 holes with lady captain Jackie Oliver and partner Annette Ewings scoring 38 points to win by three from Bev Sullivan and Teresa Phillips. Bev had the consolation of the only two of the day.

The men's event on Wednesday, February 12 took the form of a Baker's Dozen with Paul Farquhar completing his rehabilitation from receiving a new hip by winning with 33 points.

A point back in second, vice-captain Karl Rance was a point ahead of Steve Bennetto in third. A further point back, Peter Bradbury and Keith Boulton were fourth and fifth on countback. Five twos were recorded.

St Austell Golf Club by Sue Pascoe

Lady Vets Stableford – Monday, February 3

Results: 1 Caroline Cudmore – 41pts; 2 Josie Mather – 30pts; 3 Caryl Gould – 29pts.Seniors Team of Four (Reverse waltz format 3, 2, 1 and so on) – Tuesday, February 4

Results: 1 Bill Truscott, Alan Tucker, Jeff Barry and Paul Bourton – 79pts; 2 Richard Rowe, Brian Olver, Malcolm Sutton and Mike Burr – 76pts (c/b); 3 David Chantry, Peter Smith, Nigel Tate and Terry Daniels – 76pts.

Ladies’ Treliske Trophy (Greensomes Stableford) – Thursday, February 6

Results: 1 Jackie Nile and Josie Mather – 38pts; 2 Jean-Anne Evers and Rosemary Mitchell – 33pts; 3 Simone Kennett and Anne Brook – 32pts.

Men’s Individual Stableford – Saturday, February 8

Results: 1 Nick Bray – 42pts; 2 Matt Dearing – 41pts; 3 Kevin Roach – 40pts (c/b).

Mixed Pairs Better Ball Stableford – Sunday, February 9

Results: 1 Kevin and Trudy Metherell – 41pts; 2 Duncan Connabeer and Simone Kennett – 40pts; 3 Peter Groocock and Lenise Blom – 39pts.

Ladies’ Individual Stableford – Thursday, February 13

Results: 1 Simone Kennett – 32pts (c/b); 2 Lynda Thomas – 32pts; 3 Kate Burford – 31pts.

Men’s Better Ball Stableford – Saturday, February 15

Results: 1 Ian Poore and James Noble – 49pts; 2 Russ Withers and Jason O’Brien – 47pts; 3 Kevin Metherell and Josh Omlo – 46pts (c/b).

Mixed Pairs Better Ball Stableford – Sunday, February 16

Results: 1 Kevin and Trudy Metherell – 43pts (c/b); 2 Peter Groocock and Lenise Blom – 43pts; 3 Terry and Mary Daniels – 37pts.

Lady Vets Individual Stableford with hidden partners – Monday, February 17

Results: 1 Caroline Cudmore and Wendy Belcher – 65pts; 2 Julie Green and Lynda Thomas – 59pts; 3 Josie Mather and Rosemary Mitchell – 40pts.

Seniors’ Team of Four with two scores on the odd numbered holes and three scores on the even numbered holes – Tuesday, February 18

Results: 1 Derek Loader, Graham Nile, Martin Barnicle and Ray Bell – 98pts; 2 Bill Truscott, John Horner, Lloyd Richards and John Johnson – 93pts (c/b); 3 Richard Rowe, Brian Olver, Mike Burr and Richard Thomas – 93pts (c/b).