Marist 2nd XI began their season with an eight-wicket loss to Weston Creek on Sunday. The boys didn't execute as they would have liked across all three disciplines. The batting began well enough but quickly fell into disrepair, most of the top order falling to 'misadventure' rather than bad luck or great bowling. Adi Sundar and Noah Brown will be most keen to get back into the middle. Both looked superb and it was a pity their innings ended prematurely. At 7/58, Marist needed to dig deep to put any sort of target together. Vishnu (28) fortunately answered the call and anchored the remainder of the innings, partnering Rees (22) and Hyson (28) to raise the total to 143. Below par but an excellent recovery nonetheless.

The small opportunity provided by the lower order batting was quickly extinguished by a bowling and fielding effort that lacked the consistency required. Two-to-three boundary offerings each over will always be accepted by good opposition - Creek certainly were that. We also leaked runs via our ground fielding - too many misfields - and dropped catches ... well ... let's move on. Vishnu again showed the way with the ball, taking 2/13 from three tidy overs. Round One has provided some sharp lessons that the boys will take away and work on; mindset and execution. The result did not have to be this one-sided. The boys know it. Bring on Round Two.

Batting: James Bartlett 20*, Hayden Gripske 17.

Bowling: Will Rees 3/13, Ben Callaway 2/21.

Match Summary

Marist 1st XI won a crucial toss on a dry, cracked pitch and sensibly chose to bat. Despite some tight bowling and energetic fielding from the 2nd XI, led by Will Rees (3/13 off 7) and Ben Callaway’s effective leg spin, a bit of late-innings untidiness saw the total exceed 150. A tough chase in the conditions lay ahead.

Batting woes … again

The 2nd XI began steadily, Adavan and Haim finding boundaries early. But at 22 and for the second time in a few days, the innings unravelled spectacularly, the team collapsing to an awful 7/29. Fortunately, Jimmy and Hayden showed determination, helping to push the total to 82 and to some extent sparing a few blushes.

Takeaways

There were strong efforts with the ball and flashes of resistance with the bat, but the 1st XI controlled the match. The 2nd XI will look to build on the positives for next time. Clearly, the top and middle order batting will need to improve.

Batting: Ben Callaway 84, Noah Brown 34, Hayden Gripske 24*, Jared Wilson 23.

Bowling: Hayden Gripske 4/20, Ben Callaway 2/39.

Marist 2nd XI recorded a dominant win at Lindwall Oval this past Sunday. Solid top order batting, particularly from Jared and Jimmy, laid a strong foundation. Ben and Noah then capitalised with a decisive 93-run partnership at well above a run per ball; the running between wickets was a key feature. Ben kicked on to record the team's first significant innings of the season, ending with 84 from 70 balls. Hayden's late hitting saw the boys record a commanding total.

The bowling innings saw an excellent first twenty overs to ensure the result. Will Hyson bowled superbly, ending with 0/19 off his 8 overs. He'll have lesser days and take bags of wickets; cricket is funny like that. Hayden (4 wickets) and Ben (2) continued their success with the bat, sharing the bowling spoils. Other bowlers played their part - great to see Dom back at the bowling crease. With the result known at the halfway point the bowling and fielding noticably dropped off, allowing the St Eddies late order to flourish. Something to focus on - but overall, a very strong performance by the boys.

Batting: Jared Wilson 42; Jackson Fosberry 26.

Bowling: Harmehar Cheemar 3/23; Ben Callaway 3/32.

Summary: Every now and again, we are reminded that traditional mindset and skills are still central to success in our game. Sometimes you just have to hang in there. Marist 2nd XI built a solid batting foundation this week choosing caution over extravagance; Pat, Hamish and Jared determinedly saw off the new ball, which allowed later batsmen, Jared included, to flourish. His partnership with Jackson was the most significant of the innings. Excellent late cameos from Cheema, Ben and Will H ensured the boys completed their forty overs with a competitive total in hand. By contrast, our opposition took an attacking approach in their early overs, aided by inconsistent line and length from the Marist bowlers. Resilience was required by all players and when the opportunities finally presented the boys were good enough to accept them - some excellent catching brought Marist back into the contest. Then, with three wickets down and half the runs made, inspired leg spin bowling from Ben - including two classic leggie wickets (please watch the wrong 'un on Frogbox if you get a chance) - and a superb second spell from Will R (1/19 off 8 overs) turned the tide. The final six wickets fell quickly, Cheema delivering the final nail in the coffin to the delight of all Blue and Blue present.

Batting: Riley Roberts 58, Ethan Golder 29

Bowling: Luca Ciocca-Marchant, 4-21

Notable Player: Luca Ciocca-Marchant First X1debut hatrick

 The First XI commenced their season over the weekend, fielding a newly-formed side that combines emerging youth talent with a core of experienced players. There was a strong sense of anticipation surrounding the team’s debut, and they began the match with energy and discipline.

Losing the toss and bowling, the team delivered an impressive performance in the field. The fielding was sharp and disciplined throughout, setting the tone early. The highlight of the innings was the remarkable debut of Luca, who claimed a hat-trick and finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 21. His effort was instrumental in restricting the opposition to a manageable total and was a standout moment in the match.

In reply, the batting innings began confidently. Experienced top-order batter Riley anchored the early stages with a well-constructed 58, providing stability and momentum. However, a middle-order collapse derailed the chase, and the side was ultimately unable to secure the win.

While the result was disappointing, the overall performance showed promising signs. The team’s potential was clear, and with continued development and experience, there is every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead.

The players will take valuable lessons from this encounter as they prepare for the next fixture with renewed focus and determination.

Batting: Logan McRae 32, Ethan Golder 27

Bowling: Thomas Smith 5/23, Riley Roberts 2/5, Abhayan Tharmarajah 2/21

In a highly anticipated Friday fixture backed by strong support from the entire school, the Marist First XI took on the Marist Second XI in a showcase match of talent and depth within the school.

Winning the toss, the First XI chose to bat first on what proved to be a challenging wicket. Despite the testing conditions, they fought their way to a competitive total of 153 all out, with key contributions from Logan McRae (32) and Ethan Golder (27), who steadied the innings at crucial moments.

With runs on the board, the First XI delivered a dominant bowling display that defined the match. First 11 Captain Thomas Smith spearheaded the attack brilliantly, claiming 5/23 from his 8 overs, dismantling the Seconds’ batting lineup with accuracy and control. He was well supported by Riley Roberts (2/5), who applied relentless pressure, and Abhayan Tharmarajah (2/21), whose disciplined spell kept the chase out of reach.

The collective effort bowled the Second XI out for 82, securing a strong win for the First XI and showcasing the depth, skill, and school spirit across both teams.

The First 11 now head to Brisbane for the annual Marist Schools Australia Cricket Carnival hoping to defend the title from 2024.

Bowling first on a glorious Spring morning at Pearce Oval, the Marist Stage 1 Sky team kept it tight to restrict Yering Warriors to a modest total.

The Marist fielding remained sharp throughout the innings, backed up by great encouragement for one another led by captain Henry Caboche.

Oli Kumarasinge proved himself safe as houses behind the wicket.

Our boys then backed up with a brilliant batting effort by all, with Hardy Norton-Knight providing some mid-innings fireworks to smash a walk-off, first ever six, and Kaveer Rohatgi achoring the run chase top scoring with a stylish 29.

Marist Sky faced Tuggeranong in challenging conditions early on, losing the toss and being sent in to bat on a wet wicket and outfield. Despite the damp surface, the batting lineup showed composure and intent from the outset. The team raced to 100 runs in the first ten overs, laying a strong foundation for a competitive total. Every player contributed valuable runs, ensuring the innings remained solid throughout.

The standout batting performances came from Henry and Kaveer, who both played with flair and aggression, each scoring 31 runs off just 15 balls. Their quick-fire knocks added crucial momentum and kept the scoreboard ticking.

With the ball, Marist Sky’s attack was neat and disciplined. Hardy and Danny led the charge, claiming multiple wickets through pinpoint accuracy and pace. Their efforts were backed up by tight, committed fielding across the park. The team worked tirelessly to restrict Tuggeranong’s scoring opportunities, cutting off boundaries and forcing them to rely on singles and running between the wickets.

Ultimately, this was a true team effort. Contributions came from every player—whether with bat, ball, or in the field—and together they secured a well-deserved victory. As captain, it was a proud moment to lead such a united and determined side.

Marist set the tone early with a terrific batting display, cruising to 190 from 20 overs for the loss of just two wickets and putting Grammar under real pressure from the start. Opening the innings, Ethan Parry lit things up with a blazing 33 from 17 balls, cracking 7 boundaries and immediately putting the bowlers on notice. Once Ethan retired, the momentum didn’t slow, skipper Ben Van de Meeberg took over in the middle order with a fluent 25 off 17, finding gaps, running hard and keeping the scoreboard moving.

Around them, Conor Casey, Oliver Henry and Lewis Fillbrook all played smart supporting roles, rotating the strike and making sure Marist stayed in control of the innings. The finishing touch came from Tom Jenkins and Sam Bullock, who walked out with licence to play and did exactly that. Both finished unbeaten on 22, keeping the tempo high right through to the final over and pushing the total to a very imposing 190.

With such a strong score on the board, Marist took the field with plenty of confidence, and backed it up with a disciplined, team-first bowling effort. They claimed 7 wickets in total, with Ben leading the way with two and Tom, Conor, Ollie, Ethan and Sam all chipping in with one each. The bowlers kept things tight, mixed up their pace and lengths, and never really let Grammar get comfortable.

The fielders were just as impressive. Marist held four catches, one each to Conor, Lewis, Ollie and Ethan; and turned the screws with four run outs, including a busy day for Sam with three and another to Ethan. The energy in the field, sharp communication and willingness to back each other up meant half-chances quickly turned into wickets.

All up, it was a commanding and enjoyable win: a powerful team performance with the bat, backed up by clever bowling and lively fielding. Lots of contributors, plenty of positives and a great platform for the rest of the season.

Marist Royal captained by Ethan Parry this week, won the toss and elected to bowl.

It was a closely contested game, with both teams playing very well and only losing a few wickets each. Marist Sky won by 14 runs just at the end.

Congratulations to all the boys. They all played with a strong team spirit supporting each other throughout the game. It was also great to see Henry at the game supporting his teammates, despite being injured.

Highlights included:

• Lewis Fillbrook bowling one of Marist Sky batters out and taking a great catch - while also top scoring (18) for Marist Royal.
• Conor Casey also had a great game with the ball, taking two wickets.
• Solid performance by Ethan Parry with the bat, getting the second highest run score (16).
• Precision wicket keeping by Sam Bullock this week.

In round 3, we versed Norths and won by 168 runs scoring 258 while they scored 90 runs.

In batting the top run scorers were Kaveer Rotaqi with 32 and Daniel Duffy scoring 28 runs.

In bowling Kaveer Rotaqi got 3/2 in 3 overs, Henry Caniche got 7/2 in three overs and Neil Kadeani got 7/2 in 2 overs.

Overall it was a great team effort and we improved on fielding and running between the wickets which played a key part in this win.

Batting: Ethan Parry 28, Tom Jenkins 26

Bowling: Ethan Parry 2/8

Playing at Gordon against Tuggeranong, Marist won the toss and elected to bat first on a pretty slick wicket.

Marist’s batting was solid despite the slippery, tricky conditions and everyone did well just to get bat on ball. Ethan and Tom played their best innings for the year and the team set an impressive total for Tuggeranong to chase.

Marist had a strong bowling attack, it was a really disciplined bowling performance. Everyone had good line and nice full length which led to Ethan and Connor taking wickets and Lewis, Connor and Tom all bowling maiden overs.

Marist’s energy was up and it stayed up through the innings, this contributed to the best fielding performance of the year with run outs everywhere (a total of 6) - Sam and Tom each took a few run outs each.

It was a really solid performance and the boys should be very proud of themselves.

Batting: Conor Casey 23

Bowling : Conor Casey 3/15

Playing at Duffy oval, or should we call it a Sheep paddock, Marist was up to bat first at the helm of Captain Tom.

Everyone contributed with the bat, with a notable 23 run performance by Conor Casey. Ollie Henry had his best knock of the season so far, in a strong opening partnership with Ben Van de Meeberg. The team played with intent, had strong running between the wickets with plentiful fours.

In the field, Conor Casey took an amazing caught and bowled and overall got 3 wickets. Wickets were also taken by Tom, Hayden and Ollie. Tom and Ollie were safe hands with the gloves, saving runs and helping to take wickets.

Special shout out to our fill ins Will and Hayden who contributed runs, wickets and energy!

Today was also a special milestone game for two players. Conor Casey hit 10 wickets and Ethan Parry marked 100 runs so far this season. Congrats boys!

On Saturday morning, Marist played Queanbeyan on a wet and damp field. Marist decided to bowl first. This meant Queanbeyan had to time and strike the ball harder for scoring runs.

As the first 10 overs went by, Queanbeyan had a steady start hitting multiple boundaries, but Marist kept bowling well. Harrison took three wickets, Henry and Harry followed it to keep the pressure on. Marist’s fielding was strong especially Ollie’s throw running from the point and hitting the stumps directly resulting in a run out.

When it was Marist’s turn to bat, Queanbeyan set off taking a wicket on the first ball of the second innings. Hardy and Neil motivated each other and kept the momentum going.

Daniel and Henry came in, held their nerves well and hit shots around the field making the fielders run hard. But Queanbeyan were positive, came back hard taking 2 valuable wickets before the drinks break.

The next 10 overs, Harrison and I didn’t loose a wicket adding 50 runs partnership.The last 5 overs, rain hit us again. Harry and Ollie kept the chatter and were well focussed scoring some fast runs.

In the end, Marist finished strongly and won the game. As a captain, it was a proud moment and looking forward to have fun and working hard for the rest of the season.

This week Stage 1 Sky played against BAS Condors at Pearce Oval.

We lost the toss & batted first scoring 203 runs. Kaveer & Harday top scored with 26 & 22 runs.

We bowled the Condors out for 97 runs with our best bowlers Kaveer with 2/7 from 3 overs, and Neil 2/4 from 2 overs.

Our strengths were our talk on the field, encouraging each other all game and out calling & running when batting.

On a crisp, dewy Saturday morning, Marist’s captain Conor Casey won the toss and wisely elected to bowl first, capitalising on the wet outfield. Norths were bundled out for a modest 68 runs, owing much to a disciplined Marist bowling attack. A special mention must go to Benjamin Van de Meeberg, whose figures of 3 wickets for just 3 runs off 3 overswere nothing short of superb. In the field, Lewis Fillbrook pulled off a stunning catch that drew gasps from spectators and lifted the team’s energy.

In reply, Marist’s batting line-up delivered with confidence and flair. The boys combined patience with aggression to post a total of 171 runs, sealing a comfortable win. Every batter chipped in with contributions, but standout batting honours go to Ethan, who smashed several huge boundaries that left the bowlers scrambling — he almost hit the stitches off the ball at times!

This result sets a strong early tone for Marist Royal in the Stage 1 competition. The bowlers showed real control under pressure, and the batters backed them up with intent. As we look ahead, keeping that balance between discipline and confidence will be key. Well done to all the boys — enjoy the win and bring that momentum into next weekend’s fixture!

Batting- Ethan Parry 28, Thomas Jenkins 25

Bowling- Connor Casey 3/11, Samuel Bullock 2/3

Notable Contributors- connor Casey 3 wickets & 21 runs, Samuel Bullock 2 wickets & 23 runs

Game day began with a fitting tribute for Ben Austin as the boys paused for a minutes silence.

The game soon got underway with strong batting displays across the Royal team and big improvements in running between the wickets and decisive calling. The straight drives and cover drives on display were a pleasure for all to witness! The boys soon amassed a formidable total of 184 runs and went into the break with their heads held high.

In contrast, the bowling innings did not start as well for the team with the Condors reaching 100 runs off the first 10 overseas. The next ten overs showed what this team is capable of as the boys put on a bowling and fielding display for the ages to restrict the Condors to 132 (including a hat-trick ball for Connor).

The game was a test of the teams resilience and showed effort, determination and encouragement when it mattered most.

Batting:

Ethan Parry - 34

Tom Jenkins - 28

Bowling:

Lewis Fillbrook - 2/14

Conor Casey - 2/16

Summary:

The Royals took on Queanbeyan on a brisk, overcast morning at Gowrie Oval. Captain Ollie won the bat flip and elected to bowl.

The boys held a very disciplined line and length in the first ten overs with Lewis (2/14) getting things rolling by striking twice in his first over, followed by Conor (2/16) who was amongst the wickets once again. The fielding was sharp throughout with Tom picking up his 5th and 6th direct hit run-out for the season - a great effort - and Ollie had another good day with the gloves with some excellent takes down leg side. After the break the boys kept the runs in check, including holding Queanbeyan's best batter to his lowest score of the season, and restricted them to 105 off their 20 overs.

Conor (21) and Ben (23) opened the batting and got the Royals off to a flyer, hitting four boundaries each and running hard between the wickets for a 50 run partnership. Ethan carried on that momentum with a belligerent 34 including seven boundaries. Ollie and Lewis kept the runs ticking over throughout the middle before Tom (28) played his best innings to date with some great controlled hitting. Our innings was bookended by a confident 19 from Lachie who filled in for us this week.

It was another consistent performance across the board from the Royals who are building into the season nicely.

This weeks game was a tough one & we proved ourselves by beating one of the best teams in our competition 183-148. This team was undefeated up until now.

Our top scorer with the bat was Henry Caboche, smacking six 4s for a total of 28. Not forgetting Ollie's awesome 6!

Onto the fielding, Danny our keeper & bowler got a wicket while breaking a bail at the same time.

We had an all round solid performance with both Henry & Neil taking great catches.

Thanks to the boys for playing & we will see you next week.

Batting: Liam Davies 27 (17) & Jamie Kimpton 21 (17)

Bowling: Sebastian Honan 3/14 (3)

Well done boys on a fantastic first win of the season. The persistence and hard work finally paid off. Special mention must go to Liam and Jamie for an incredible display with the bat, scoring seven boundaries between them. Also, Sebastian for his amazing spell with the ball, taking three wickets. Great achievement, boys. You should be proud and keep up the great work.

Battling: Liam Davies: 22, and Freddie Nisbett 18

Bowling: Freddie Nisbett: 1/8 (3) and Liam Davies: 1/13 (2)

Notable player: Freddie Nisbett - for a wonderful all-round performance with the bat and ball.

Marist Navy played very well in their first match of the season. As a newly formed team, they worked out their strengths in the field and used this to their advantage. The support shown through the team was encouraging and reflected the energy and motivation they had to play well. The whole team displayed their talents, whether it was with the bat or the ball.

Playing a very strong opposition, especially in the field, Marist Navy fought hard to the end. It only came down to a few runs, but unfortunately, they succumbed to the loss in a very dramatic last over.

What an exciting season ahead we have to look forward to!

🏏 Marist Sixers S1 Match Report – Newsletter Edition

The Marist Sixers S1 took to the field in a spirited 20-over clash, delivering a strong team performance highlighted by teamwork, patience at the crease, and moments of standout bowling.

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Batting Highlights

The Sixers posted 0/128 from 20 overs — a rare innings without a wicket lost. Rotating the strike and retiring as per format, the batters showed good discipline.

Top Performers with the bat:

•Henry Woods was the star, smashing 30 off just 16 balls at a rapid 187.50 strike rate.

•Cruz Ayamiseba finished unbeaten on 11 (16)*.

•Supporting efforts from Thomas Szivek (8), Ryder McDougall (7), Frederick Atkin (5), and Nathan Du (4) kept the score ticking.

A large portion of the total came from 63 extras, showing the pressure applied by our batters throughout.

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With the Ball

Defending 128, the Sixers put in a solid bowling effort but couldn’t break the partnership, with the opposition reaching 0/144.

Still, there were excellent contributions:

•Henry Woods struck with a wicket, conceding just 7 runs from 2 overs.

•Cruz Ayamiseba was effective with 1/15 from his 3 overs, including a maiden.

•Ryder McDougall also picked up a wicket, finishing with 1/27.

Tidy overs too from Frederick Atkin (2-0-4-0) and Nathan Du (4-0-23-0) kept the game alive.

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Final Result

Opposition won by 16 runs

Marist Sixers: 0/128

Opposition: 0/144

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Positive Takeaways

•No wickets lost: excellent batting discipline

•Three different bowlers taking wickets

•Strong strike rate from Henry Woods

•Good variety with the ball and solid fielding effort

The team played with great spirit and showed growth with both bat and ball — lots to build on for the next match!

Go Sixers!

Batting: James Kimpton 16; Liam Davies 13

Bowling: Liam Davies 3/10 (3); Sebastian Honan 1/8 (2)

After winning the tosss once again Navy decided to bat. They entered the field confident facing some extremely good bowling, one player getting a hat trick. They did well to defend their crease and took advantage of some sneaky runs. The tale order lifted the teams score with some great batting by Liam and Jamie. The weather was not going to hold the boys back. Intermittent showers did not stop play and they were keen to get into the field. The team did a good job in the field with some great wickets, catches and a run out. Unfortunately, not enough wickets were taken by Marist to compete with he total wickets taken from Eastlake. Even with some very tight and tidy bowling, the team just could not get over the line. However, considering the weather, everyone was grateful to be able to play this weekend.

Batting: Freddie Nisbett 11(17)

Bowling: William Blunt 2/12 (3)

Before the game began, both teams came together in solidarity to honour Ben Austin. It was wholesome to see both teams forming a circle in his memory.

After wining the toss, Navy chose to bat first hoping this change in game tactic will help the final result. The batters took their time to find a groove against some very fast and accurate bowling. However, the boys held their ground and maintained a consistent run rate with some great running between the wickets.

The second innings saw some wonderful fielding from Navy. They showed some great skills by communicating with each other, backing up and run outs from direct hits at the stumps. They were able to keep the oppositions run rate to a minimum with accurate bowling. Navy started showing signs of being able to read the game and listen more to each other in the field. Once again, wonderful sportsmanship was displayed towards the other team.

Once again, it came down to a very close game with Navy unfortunately losing again by only a few runs. However, it is not diminishing their spirits in the slightest.

Batting: William Blunt 30 (17) and Sebastian Honan 22 (17)

Bowling: Xander Woods 0/2 (2) and Sebastian Honan 1/9 (3)

Marist Navy batted first, with William and Remy opening the batting. Two fours were hit off the first two balls. This opened up a wonderful innings, with the boys having a great time with the bat. 17 fours and 1 six were hit, which made running between the wickets a little easier. However, when they did have to run, communication between the teammates was an improvement from previous games. The boys did a wonderful job.

Marist Navy went into bowl and showed some great skill in the field. Their bowling was on target, and their backing up in the field allowed them to slow down the opposition's run score. Several wickets were taken, with special mention to Remy Martin for taking his first wicket this season in Div 2. The boys fielded well with several run outs, working together to increase their total.

A special mention goes to Jasper Dixon for stepping up very last minute to help out the Navy team. His performance certainly did not go unnoticed. His turn with the bat added a brilliant knock of 21 to the team total, and a wicket in the field.

Well done, Navy, on a great result! Let's keep it going.

Batting: Freddie Nisbett 16 (17) and Evan Lawrence 15 (17)

Bowling: Freddie Nisbett 2/28 (3)

Navy, once again, won the toss and chose to bat. Runs were tricky to get facing the Eastlake bowlers. The boys did well facing the opposition. There were some dicey moments out in the crease with some tight, almost run out calls. The boys needing to communicate with each other, especially when trying to sneak a single. A great effort by Freddie and Evan as they worked well together, acheiveing a great result and adding runs to the total with their partnership.

The boys were keen to hit the field for the next innings. Some tight bowling and good fielding to start kept the run rate down at the beginning. Unfortunately, Navy let the innings get the better of them, allowing some mishaps in the field to occur, creating unnecessary runs from over throws. A special mention for effort in the field goes to Freddie for a great spell with the ball. Also, Xander for the most spectacular run out. Directly hitting the stumps from mid field was a sight to see and created a lot of excitement amongst the team.

Batting:

Lachlan Turner 21

Jonathan Damianakis 18

Bowling:

Rhys Moore 3/5 (3 overs)

Jasper Dixon 7/1 (2 overs)

Batting : Pranav Karthik Nair 21.

Bowling : Thomas Moody 1/17 (3 overs)

The Scorchers batted first, posting a total of 108 runs in 20 overs. Reuben Payter and Thomas Moody opened the batting. Pranav Karthik Nair was the star of the show, scoring 21 runs off 15 balls at a blistering strike rate of 140%! Hayden Carolan and Johan Midhun also chipped in with valuable contributions, scoring 14 runs each.

But the real story of the innings was the Scorchers' ability to get runs from all their batsmen. Every single player contributed, and that's what made their total look respectable.

Bowling Time:

The Scorchers were fired up. The team stayed energetic and kept hunting for wickets throughout the bowling. The Scorchers' bowlers delivered an impressive performance! Thomas Moody led the charge, snagging 1 wicket for 17 runs in 3 overs. Pranav Karthik Nair and the Jimmy Underhill player were absolute rocks, conceding just 2 and 3 runs, respectively! Reuben Paynter's captaincy shines through in his concise spell, giving away only 9 runs. Johan Midhun, Jayden Jose, and Hayden Carolan all contributed with their efforts. Austin Gilmartin showed plenty of fire, and the team's collective effort was commendable!

Marist Scorchers lost to SEC White. Although we fell short, our Marist Scorchers showed incredible spirit and determination. We scored 124 runs in 20 overs, and every single player contributed to the total. SEC White proved too strong, chasing down the target with ease. We're proud of our team's efforts, and we'll bounce back from this.

Marist Hurricane defeated by 11 runs however Austin and Kabeesh bowled very well 4 overs each with 2.50 economy  and both have scored runs in double digits in the team, well done boys

Stage 1 Strikers Show Spirit in a Nail-Biter!

Another spirited and improved performance from the Stage 1 Strikers, who continue to refine their fundamentals as that first win draws ever closer. The boys faced a well-balanced Queanbeyan side who narrowly snatched victory in a closely contested match.

Match Highlights:

• Two wickets for James P! His bowling was much improved and full of energy.
• Anh’s wicket came from a looping medium full toss — a true crowd-pleaser and a reminder of his natural flair.
• Doug starred again with both bat and ball, claiming a wicket and finishing as top scorer. He’s fast earning comparisons to Jacques Kallis for his all-round consistency!
• Excellent fielding all round — the Strikers’ defensive setups stopped several certain boundaries and kept the pressure on throughout.
• James R’s run-out was a highlight of determination and awareness — another example of his all-round contribution.
• Strong batting displays from Doug, James P, James G, and Jack, with Alfie and James Rshowing smart running between the wickets to keep the scoreboard ticking.

A great team effort full of promise — the first win is just around the corner!

A solid performance from Thunder on a very chilly Spring evening at Isabella Plains oval. Some spectators were glad they brought their puffer jackets!

Despite a few wides and extras adding to the opposition tally, the team bowled and fielded well. Jasper Dixon had a catch off his own bowling and Olly Orders had a great throw onto the stumps from the field for a run out. Zy Malik received lots of words of encouragement from the team during an excellent first go at keeping.

Warm sausage sandwiches were welcome at the break before heading into bat.

Johnno Damianakis reached 100 runs so far this season and had the top score of 16 for the round.

Thanks again to our student coaches Luca and Luc for assisting Coach David to prep the players as well as umpire. And thanks to Ryan Orders for another week as scorer!

It was a warm and promising Friday evening as the Hurricanes took to the field for their first match of the season. Bowling first, the team showed great energy and discipline. Kanoa Fatnowna led the attack with 2 wickets, supported by Kabeesh Bag and Luca Reith who claimed 1 wicket each. The fielding effort across the board was outstanding, with the boys working hard to cut off runs and maintain pressure.

Behind the stumps, Austin Faulks and Kabeesh Bag shared wicketkeeping duties with great skill and focus, helping to keep the opposition in check.

In the second innings, the Hurricanes had some strong performances with the bat. Opening pair Harry Woodford (3) and Austin Faulks (1) set the tone, paving the way for impressive contributions from Kabeesh Bag (10), Kanoa Fatnowna (18), and Noah Duffy (6). As the skies darkened and the light began to fade, the remaining batters showed real grit, finishing the innings with determination under challenging lighting conditions.

A big shout-out to Fletcher, who showed incredible commitment by coming straight to the game from school camp — great team spirit!

For many of the boys, this was their debut match – and what a start it was. The team walked away proud and excited for the season ahead.

A fantastic first outing and a valiant effort all around – well done, Hurricanes!

A special thanks to Ben who was first up for the season with scoring. 
Courtney and Aaron provided the boys with a delicious dinner.

Coaches award: Luca Reith
Parents Award: Kanoa Fatnowna

Batting: Hayden Carolan 15, Otto Nevalainen 8.
Bowling: Pranav Nair 1/5 (3 overs), Otto Nevalainen 1/8 (3 overs).

The Marist Scorchers S1 kicked off their season on a warm but breezy spring evening at Hughes Oval, taking on Queanbeyan Sky S1 in what proved to be an exciting and encouraging first outing. For many of the Scorchers, this was not only their first match of the season, but their first ever game of cricket — and they rose to the occasion brilliantly.

From the opening overs, the Scorchers showed great energy in the field and strong teamwork throughout. There were plenty of milestone moments to celebrate — first wickets, first runs, first catches and even first boundaries — making it an entertaining night for players and supporters alike.

Among the highlights were Pranav Nair’s excellent bowling spell, claiming a wicket and conceding just five runs from his three overs, and Hayden Carolan’s sharp catch followed by a confident 15 runs from 15 deliveries with the bat. Each player contributed to a spirited team effort that saw Marist run Queanbeyan close in a well-fought contest.

Beyond the result, the evening was all about enthusiasm, learning, and fun — the perfect foundation for a great season ahead. A big thank you goes to our parent volunteers for their help with setup, scoring, and umpiring, and special appreciation to our fantastic student assistant coaches, Jared and Finn, for stepping in to lead the team this week. The Scorchers can be very proud of their start and look forward to plenty more exciting cricket to come.

A great team game by the Thunder against CGS Navy.

A strong performance with the bat put on a big total of 129 with Jonathan top scoring on 25 with some big hitting and Rhys getting a personal best of 15.

The team followed that with an excellent performance with the ball, restricting CGS to 56 off the bat. Jasper picked up two wickets, with Lachlan and Rhys also getting a wicket.

Everyone bowled and fielded well, with Lawrence swinging it through the air and Sam and Ollie also proving very hard to play.

The game was also played with great sportsmanship shown by our boys.

Marist Hurricanes (133) defeated Marist Strikers (124)

It was a warm November evening when the Marist Hurricanes took on the Marist Strikers in the jewel of the Tuggeranong valley, Kambah. Families and flies gathered to watch the boys play, unfortunately flies outnumbered spectators fifty to one. The Hurricanes welcomed Oliver to the team for his first ever game of cricket.

The Hurricanes lost the toss and according to captain Kiaan, “still got what we wanted and batted (first)”. All boys batted well, with Noah hitting a brilliant 4 in the sixth over. Dinner of pizza and garlic bread sustained the boys before going in to the second innings to bowl.

Carb loaded, the boys pulled out a spectacular number of wickets and runs outs. Kabeesh was on fire with two wickets and 3 run outs, followed by Kanoa with one wicket and one run out. Oliver, Fletcher, Kiaan and Harry all pitched in getting one wicket each with Luca and Austin getting Jonty Rhodes-esque run outs.

Well done to all the boys and keep it up. ‘It was a great day for the Hurricanes, a great day for Marist College and a great day for the world.’ (Paraphrased Bill Lawry, 12th Man)

Batting: Hayden Carolan 25

Bowling: Hayden Carolan 4/18 (4 overs), Pranav Karthik Nair 1/13 (3 overs)

It was a cracker of a Friday! The sun was shining nicely over Hughes Oval, and all the players arrived excited, smiling, and ready for a great game of cricket.

The Hurricanes won the toss and decided to send the Scorchers in to bat first on the warm evening. Pranav and Johan opened the batting, looking confident. The bowlers kept the pressure on, and the score moved slowly at first with a few no-balls and byes, but both boys did well to protect their wickets.

Then came Austin and Hayden, who built a strong partnership together. They ran hard between the wickets and found some lovely shots. Hayden really lit up the field, hitting 5 beautiful boundaries! The Hurricanes’ fielders had to sprint all over the ground trying to stop the ball. Hayden batted with great focus and finished not out on 27 runs. A top performance!

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Bowling Time!

The Scorchers were fired up. On the very first ball, they took a wicket! The team stayed energetic and kept hunting for wickets throughout the Hurricanes’ innings.

After his strong batting performance, Hayden came in to bowl and continued his magic—taking important wickets and keeping the batters guessing.

The Scorchers’ fielding was tight and sharp. They stopped boundaries, backed each other up, and made it hard for the Hurricanes to score. The pressure continued to build, and it became very tough for the Hurricanes to chase down the target.

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Final Result

The Scorchers won the match by 13 runs! 🏆
What an exciting game from start to finish.

Player of the Match

⭐ Hayden for his 27 not out and excellent wicket-taking bowling.

All the children played with wonderful team spirit, lots of cheering, and big smiles. Everyone enjoyed the match!

A massive effort from the Sixers! Despite falling short against a quality Marist Team, we walked away proud, knowing the game was played in great spirit with mutual support between the sides. Hats off to Coach Sam, and students coaches Will, and Henry—their enthusiasm is contagious and makes every game day the highlight of the week for our young players.

Friday night delivered an absolute nail-biter as Marist Thunder took on Marist Heat in a thrilling Stage 1 matchup. The game stayed close from the first ball to the very last, with both teams showing fantastic spirit and sportsmanship. In the end, Marist Heat claimed the win by just one run, 109 to 108.

It was a warm, beautiful evening - perfect cricket weather. During the break, the boys enjoyed a delicious dinner of sausage rolls and pasties before breaking into a round of French cricket.

On the field, the standard of play was impressive. The whole team fielded beautifully, with plenty of standout moments, including Jonno’s brilliant run out, firing a long-distance throw that hit the stumps cleanly and dismissed the batter. The boys shared plenty of celebratory group hugs, and the team spirit on display was wonderful to watch.

Well done to all the boys from both teams for their enthusiasm, teamwork and incredibly supportive attitude. A brilliant night of cricket with great vibes all around!

A quote from Zy: “I love playing cricket because everyone is so supportive and you can only win if you work together as a team!”

Great game from all players on Friday night. They worked very well as a team and showed good sportsmanship.

The Sixers claimed a hard-fought win over the Scorchers, 111–101, in a great team performance.

Henry W top-scored with15 (16)* and a run-out, Ryder Mc added 12 (17) and a wicket, and Thomas S made 10 (17)* plus a catch. Jared M and Cruz A also chipped in with a wicket each.

Coach Sam M said the boys have shown “leaps and bounds” of improvement, while assistant coaches Will and Henry said they were proud of the team’s effort.

Thank you to all families for their support!

This week saw the Strikers take on Queanbeyan. The week started with training in the wet. Junior coaches Nate and Jack focussed the team on fielding skills and running between the wickets; and it showed during the game!

Friday brought the threat of rain just prior to the first ball, but the weather managed to stay dry and the Strikers batted first. The team batted well, putting their training into practice and scoring quick singles off the leg byes and overthrows when they were there. This urgency was a solid improvement and shows the team cohesion is getting stronger.

In the field the Strikers had some very good bowling. This was supported by their backing up at the wickets which brought a special mention from the coaches. Three games into the season and the team is demonstrating their willingness to support each other and act on the feedback they are given.

A huge thanks to Andy for scoring, and Katie for preparing a formidable meal of slow cooked meatballs and salad. And the appearance.of a sushi platter from Owens family was well received too!

Lastly, congratulations to James Rae on being the Player of the Week for Strikers. All the boys are making it hard on the coaches to pick!

The boys celebrated their first win of the season with an outstanding team performance.

Austin set the tone early with a powerful boundary while Kabeesh dominated the batting with six superb fours, taking away the coaches award for the week. Harry and Kanoa added to the scoreboard with impressive shots, and Kanoa also showcased his fielding skills with a great catch alongside Austin. Austin's impressive performnace overall led him to win the parents award for the week.

On the bowling front, Kabeesh delivered two perfect wickets straight down the middle, and Kiaan followed up with two more after an energetic run-up—despite his shoes flying off during his inspirational fielding! Harry stood out as an exceptional wicketkeeper, and Fletcher’s brilliant delivery led to a crucial run-out that sealed the victory.

It was a game full of energy, teamwork, and determination. After a strong win, the boys are looking forward to an exciting season ahead!

Batting: Hayden Carolan 10

Bowling: Johan Midhun (c) 1/32, Hayden Carolan 1/17, Pranav Karthik Nair 1/19, Reuben Paynter 1/9

Notable Mention: Hayden Carolan 50% strike rate and a great catch in slips.

Thankfully the rain held off for Friday night's third game of the season. As we came into the 2nd innings the clouds parted and it turned into a lovely warm evening of cricket. It always makes for a bit of fun when two Marist teams take each other on. Unfortunately, it was a hard night for the Scorchers, down 3 players, but the 6 players on the field put in their all against a strong Marist Heat team at Hughes Oval.

There were some great moments of play as the Scorchers continued to find their rhythm. It is lovely to see the team coming together each week across the year 4 and year 3 cohorts. The boys supported each other well in the field with some scrambling attempts at run outs. Hayden Carolan is proving to be a very handy all-rounder taking a screamer of a catch in slips, and perfecting his batting and bowling each week.

Thank you to the Marist Heat team and parents. There was some great banter and a chill Friday night playlist keeping us going on the sidelines, as well as the offering of a BBQ cookup at the end. Some great community spirit on display! As always, thanks go to our parent coach, Jarod, student assistant coaches, Jared and Finn, and all the parent volunteers for their help with set up, scoring and umpiring. Onwards and upwards boys!

Batting: Lachlan Turner 9, Connor Casey 19 (fill in), William Blunt 10 (fill in)

Bowling: Lachlan Turner 16/2, Connor Casey 9/2 (fill in), William Blunt 5/2 (fill in)

Sportsmanship - Oliver Orders for playing after returning from year 5 camp and still bowled and fielded with hundred percent commitment.

Catch: Rhys Moore taking a great catch as keeper.

Thanks to Connor Casey, William Blunt and Liam Davies for filling in so Thunder didn't have to forfeit with players missing due to year 5 camp.

It was a great start to the season for all players and a perfect evening at Pearce Oval. Looking forward to having the full squad together next week to keep the momentum going.

Marist College Oval 3, Friday 05 December 2025 – Despite the final scoreline, the Marist Sixers - S1 displayed commendable resilience and fighting spirit in their Round 8 T20 encounter against Marist Stars - S1. The Sixers, though ultimately defeated, battled hard against a relentless batting side that benefited immensely from a historically high count of opposition extras.

The final score saw the Marist Stars post a huge total of 162 runs to the Sixers' 114. However, a closer look at the Marist Stars' innings highlights the Sixers' persistence in the face of immense pressure

🌟 Sixers Bowlers Show Glimmers of Promise

The Sixers' bowling unit showed moments of brilliance that prevented the Stars' total from ballooning even further. Early wickets were crucial in stemming the flow of run-scoring from the bat, keeping the home side's target within reach for a substantial period.

Thomas Szivek and Henry Woods stood out in the early middle overs. Szivek claimed a vital wicket in the 2nd over, bowling out a top-order batter, and Woods later claimed the wicket of juan jacob georgein the 9th over, halting a dangerous partnership.

While the scorecard was inflated by an unusual amount of no-balls and wides conceded across the attack, the Sixers' bowlers continued to apply pressure by forcing dot balls and capitalizing on rare run-out opportunities. Many of the Stars' batters found themselves unable to score off the bat, highlighting periods of successful containment by the Sixers' quicks.

⚔️ Batting Battle for the Sixers

Chasing 163, the Marist Sixers' batting line-up faced a Herculean task against the high required run rate. Although early wickets pegged them back, the side showed determination to bat out the 20 overs and accumulate runs where possible.

Opener Daniel Malan showed early intent with a boundary in the 4th over and scoring four runs in the 2nd over, providing a brief spark. While unable to form the big partnerships required, the Sixers' batters focused on occupying the crease and utilizing the field to their advantage, ensuring the entire 20-over allocation was played out. Reaching a total of 114 runs under the circumstances proves the team did not surrender, maintaining a competitive spirit until the final ball.

The Marist Sixers - S1 can take pride in their persistence and their ability to keep the opposition in check during several key phases of the game.

Batting: Hayden Carolan 21, Thomas Moody 19
Bowling: Pranav Karthik Nair 1/11 (3 overs),  Austin Gilmartin 1/15 (3 overs)

The Marist S1 Scorchers returned to action on a breezy afternoon at Mawson Oval, where the cool wind was very welcome after a scorching hot day. Sent in to bat, the Scorchers approached their innings with confidence and patience, building a steady platform through the top order.

Hayden Carolan continued his excellent form with a composed 21 from 17 balls, while Pranav Nair added a valuable 13 from his 17 deliveries, keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the early overs.

As the innings progressed, the Scorchers maintained strong intent, rotating the strike well and capitalising on loose deliveries. Thomas Moody provided an exciting late-innings lift, striking a lively 19 that pushed the team to a competitive total of 119. It was an innings marked by teamwork and growing maturity at the crease, with contributions across the batting order.

The Strikers began their chase with real determination, scoring freely despite enthusiastic pressure from the Scorchers in the field. However, the energy of the team never dropped, and their persistence was rewarded after the drinks break.

A remarkable four-over stretch saw the Scorchers claim five wickets, shifting the momentum dramatically. What made the performance particularly special was the collective contribution from every player.

Each member of the team claimed wicket, a catch, or a run-out to help secure the Scorchers’ second win of the season. Their support for one another, commitment in the field, and growing understanding as a team were clear to see, making this victory both well deserved and highly encouraging for the second-half of the season.

The Marist Heat and Strikers faced off on a cold evening at Pearce Neighbourhood oval.

Heat won the toss and elected to field first, setting the tone early .

The Strikers put in a solid batting effort overall, with James R and Doug both scoring six runs, and Jack and Austin adding two runs each.

After the first innings, the Strikers refuelled with pizza, before heading to the field.

The strikers shared wickets across the team—Jack, James R, James P, Austin, and Ahn all claimed key wickets. In the field, James R and Doug both claimed run outs.

Overall the Strikers produced their best fielding performance of the season, keeping the pressure on throughout.

Player of the Match went to James R for his outstanding all round performance and contribution .

Well done on a great game!

Heat: 113 - Strikers 75

Batting: Doug Pirie 12* (incl 1 boundary & strike rate of 70+), Jack Naylor and James Rae both 3*

Bowling: Owen Slater 2/18 (4), Jack Naylor 1/5 (3) including 1 maiden, James Pike 1/18 (3)

Notable Player: Man of the match went to James P for his all round great performance including calling and running between the wickets.

Game Summary

The Strikers arrived with great enthusiasm to kick off their season at the well manicured CGS junior field. Student coaches Jack & Nate rallied the lads with fun warm up activities and an encouraging pep talk including explanation of field positions & game plan with support from parent coach Geoff. CGS won the toss and elected to bat giving us the welcome chance to bond in the field.

Being alert, chasing hard and even some backing up between teammates were admired from the sidelines. Special mention to Alfie Schneider for bravely opening the bowling and his excellent commitment to running and diving in the field. Owen struck first in the 3rd over supported with a super catch at cover by James Gooley and then again in the 9th thanks to Doug's classy stumping when 1st WK (he made it look like the opposition had fallen briefly asleep...) James P and Jack N both rattled the stumps for their wickets (what a glorious sound and sight!)

Welcome drinks and snacks at innings break refreshed the Strikers to face our batting innings with determination and a spirit of fun against our more experienced opposition. Runs were hard to come by with CGS' tight bowling and fielding, combined with many Strikers still to learn about the protocols of calling, running between the wickets and batting partnerships - they did a great job! Doug entertained us with some big hits and a well deserved boundary (probably worth more as we reckon the field markers were set long!)

Hard to believe it was the 1st cricket game for majority of the team - they displayed admirable sportsmanship, unity and spirit which makes for a promising and enjoyable season ahead, together with such a lovely group of supportive parents willing to help contribute each week. Many thanks to Manager Katie for all her time and effort to organise and set us up so well from the start!

To finish, some inspiration from the Great Don Bradman himself, "Champions keep playing until they get it right" which complements the mission of the Strikers to have fun learning together in an encouraging, positive team environment to grow as people and cricketers.

This is a note to say how proud we are of the boys.

The team spirit was outstanding—every single boy participated well and genuinely encouraged each other throughout the game. It was brilliant to see our current Year 4s playing alongside the Year 3 boys (our future Marist students). They are all clearly loving the chance to represent Marist and forge new friendships!

Jarad's bowling skills was exceptional and Cruz taking a wicket was great to watch.

A thank you to Shane for his over-supply of pizzas and drinks. The kids had an absolute blast and finished the day positive.

The Strikers headed to the deep south of Gordon on Friday evening, taking in the scenic Brindabellas and arriving just in time to face the quickest bowler they’ve seen all season. Think junior Bumrah, but with even more enthusiasm. The opening bats James G and Alfie did well to hold strong in front of their stumps and settle into the innings.

Runs were tight early, but James R. and Tex Ferrari combined for an excellent last wicket partnership ensuring the strikers post a competitive total. Sharp calling, smart singles, and calm communication kept the scoreboard moving — with Ferrari capitalising on a couple of Tuggeranong misfields to finish as top scorer along with Doug and James R.

Tuggeranong began their chase with real intent, punishing anything loose. Marist responded by tightening the bowling after the drinks break and lifting their discipline in the field. Slater showed continued improvement with his bowling action, supported by the strikers strong energy in the field.

A special mention to Jack N, who delivered a standout all-round fielding performance: two run-outs and a catch and a wicket, earning him Man of the Match. A massive contribution and a genuine lift for the side.

A solid performance overall and another positive step forward for the Strikers. Special mention to the entire team for putting there hands up and helping out Tuggies in the field continuing to show the Strikers strong spirit and teamwork.

On a cold, cloudy afternoon with no sunshine in sight, the Marist Scorchers showed something far more important than perfect cricket conditions, they showed what a tight, supportive group of friends they are. Their energy, teamwork, and encouragement for one another made the game feel warm despite the chilly day.

Chasing 111, the Scorchers approached the innings with a great sense of togetherness.

· Hayden Carolan led the way with a confident 11 off 13, and his teammates backed him in with plenty of cheers.

· Johan Midhun, Austin Gilmartin, and Otto Nevalainen each contributed 3 runs, supporting each other between overs and keeping spirits high.

· Pranav Karthik Nair, staying not out on 6, showed calm leadership and encouraged his batting partners throughout.

· Jimmy Underhill played his part with 2 runs, showing good focus at the crease.

· Reuben Paynter and Thomas Moody added steady late runs, helped along by constant positive talk from the whole team.

With 66 extras boosting the total, the Scorchers stayed close — but what mattered most was how they communicated, supported each other, and batted as mates.

Even in the cold, the Scorchers bowled with genuine enthusiasm, celebrating each other’s efforts.

· Pranav Karthik Nair led with 2 wickets, and every breakthrough was met with high fives and smiles.

· Reuben Paynter bowled an excellent spell (only 13 runs in 3 overs) and had lots of backing from his teammates in the field.

· Johan Midhun and Thomas Moody delivered steady overs, encouraged every ball by friends around them.

· No matter what happened — boundaries, wides, wickets — the Scorchers kept each other positive.

· And in the field, Otto Nevalainen  and Johnan Midhun were the team’s wicketkeepers, doing a strong job behind the stumps — staying focused, backing up bowlers, and keeping the energy high with their teammates throughout the innings.

The Scorchers finished on 101, just 10 runs short, but the result doesn’t tell the full story.  This supportive attitude is a huge part of what makes the team so special. What stood out most was:

· the encouragement between teammates,

· the way players supported each other’s successes,

· how mistakes were shrugged off quickly,

· and how everyone stayed upbeat together on a cold day.

This is a group that clearly enjoys playing together, trusts one another, and genuinely likes being a team.  And that kind of bond almost always leads to strong performances — and eventually, wins.

Another victory is just over the horizon for the Scorchers — but more importantly, at their young age, the guidance of Jared, Finn, and Coach Gilmartin has already made them winners in friendship, teamwork, and resilience every single week.

Marist College Oval 3, Friday 05 December 2025 – Despite the final scoreline, the Marist Sixers - S1 displayed commendable resilience and fighting spirit in their Round 8 T20 encounter against Marist Stars - S1. The Sixers, though ultimately defeated, battled hard against a relentless batting side that benefited immensely from a historically high count of opposition extras.

The final score saw the Marist Stars post a huge total of 162 runs to the Sixers' 114. However, a closer look at the Marist Stars' innings highlights the Sixers' persistence in the face of immense pressure and poor discipline from their own bowlers.

🌟 Sixers Bowlers Show Glimmers of Promise

The Sixers' bowling unit showed moments of brilliance that prevented the Stars' total from ballooning even further. Early wickets were crucial in stemming the flow of run-scoring from the bat, keeping the home side's target within reach for a substantial period.

Thomas Szivek and Henry Woods stood out in the early middle overs. Szivek claimed a vital wicket in the 2nd over, bowling out a top-order batter, and Woods later claimed the wicket of juan jacob georgein the 9th over, halting a dangerous partnership.

While the scorecard was inflated by an unusual amount of no-balls and wides conceded across the attack, the Sixers' bowlers continued to apply pressure by forcing dot balls and capitalizing on rare run-out opportunities. Ryder McDougall and an unnamed teammate combined for a key run-out in the 4th over, demonstrating sharp fielding awareness. In fact, many of the Stars' batters found themselves unable to score off the bat, highlighting periods of successful containment by the Sixers' quicks.

⚔️ Batting Battle for the Sixers

Chasing 163, the Marist Sixers' batting line-up faced a Herculean task against the high required run rate. Although early wickets pegged them back, the side showed determination to bat out the 20 overs and accumulate runs where possible.

Opener Daniel Malan showed early intent with a boundary in the 4th over and scoring four runs in the 2nd over, providing a brief spark. While unable to form the big partnerships required, the Sixers' batters focused on occupying the crease and utilizing the field to their advantage, ensuring the entire 20-over allocation was played out. Reaching a total of 114 runs under the circumstances proves the team did not surrender, maintaining a competitive spirit until the final ball.

The Marist Sixers - S1 can take pride in their persistence and their ability to keep the opposition in check during several key phases of the game.

Marist Sky defeated Wests 7/110 to 107- Flyn Carolan(25*)& Rupert Reid(22*) had a good partnership and made the team win. what a performance from the team.

The team played very well again today against a strong opponent, posting their highest score of the season after a rocky start losing 2 wickets in 2 balls. Congratulations to Dimitri on another 50 (including smashing the hat trick ball for six), along with excellent contributions from Ned (who is fast becoming our Mr Consistent), Chip, Tom and Will. The boys played some truly lovely shots all around the ground, showing patience, precision and power with the bat.

An excellent two-wicket first over from Harvey set the tone for our bowling. Aaarv, filling in for the team this week, made an important contribution with two wickets, while it was great to see Chip pick up a wicket after bowling well without reward of late. The fielding standards set today were also high - a run-out, great catches, determined chases and stops on the boundary and all-round encouragement.

Finally, while the game finished early due to rain (thanks to Jen for the scoring assistance to turn on the DLS) it was delightful to see the boys enjoying themselves with the other team in the clubrooms by playng some impromptu dressing-room cricket while we tried to wait out the weather.

Batting: Great opening partnership by Cameron Triglone(33 runs) and Archie Jenkins (29 runs). Arjun, Rupert and Flynn continued the momentum in batting. Marist scored 167 runs and were all out in 25.1 overs.

Bowling: Flynn Carolan took 3 wickets and Clyde Lipton took 2 wickets.

Under stormy skies Marist Royal locked in for a tough battle against top of the ladder Wests. It was a rocky start, losing two quick wickets to some excellent bowling. Up to the crease stepped Dimitri to continue his excellent form from the previous week. Dimitri smashed 72 runs off 31 balls, showing excellent timing and seriously impressive strength. He was ably supported by Ned, Chip, Harry and Tom to reach a team total of 175 runs.

Our bowling was consistent and tight, frustrating the Wests team. Combined with watchful fielding, we built pressure even without getting regular wickets. Everyone contributed to the bowling load, including Jobe (0/2) and Harvey (1/7) off two overs, and Hunter (0/17) and Will (1/18) off four overs. The hard work and positive attitude finally paid off, with Angad (2/9) knocking over the Wests’ best batter and the win going to the Royals.

A hard fought win against a quality opponent, building confidence for the rest of the season. The team is looking forward to our first T20 game on Tuesday.

After a bye in Week One, Marist Royal were keen to play their season opener against Marist Sky. Under cool conditions, Royal won the toss and elected to bat. 

Angad and Chip got the team away to a great start, with each batter hitting a six. The next batting pair of Tom and Hunter continued in the same vein by playing some stylish shots with watchful running between wickets, helping Hunter reach the teams top score of 33 not out. Dimitri, Ned and Will kept consistently adding to the growing score with some cracking fours and sneaky singles. Jobe made his debut for Marist with an impressive 18 not out off only 14 balls. Unfortunately Harvey and Harry didn’t get a chance to bat, with most of the Royals retiring not out. We look forward to seeing them in action with the bat next week.

Buoyed by their excellent batting performance, the boys were eager to take to the field to defend their total. On the last ball of the first over Will got his first dismissal of the season by clean bowling one of the Sky openers, with Angad clean bowling the other opener in the next over. Hunter, Dimitri and Ned each chipped in with wickets against Sky’s tenacious batting. Angad took the last wicket of the day, finishing with our best figures of 3/13.

Overall an excellent team performance from the Royals - the batters kept the score ticking along throughout our innings without too many risky shots, followed by tight bowling, high energy and lots of encouragement in the field.

Under sunny skies, Royal won the toss and elected to bat. The Royals innings got away to a shaky start with our first wicket falling in the first over thanks to some fast and on target bowling. Dimitri and Angad got the team back on track, with Dimitri playing an explosive innings. He scored scoring 29 runs off only 16 balls including 4 fours and 1 six. Angad contributed another excellent innings, ending on 54 not out (6 fours, 2 sixes). Ned, Harry and Harvey all played important and risk-free innings to help the team set a target of 191 for Eastlakes to chase.

The Royals bowling was consistent, accurate and difficult to play. The Eastlakes wickets were shared across the team, with seven players taking a wicket. Harry was the bowler of the day, finishing with 2/8. Our fielding was once again solid, with the boys continuing to support and encourage each other throughout the game. Eastlakes providing lots of catching practice, with Chip taking two catches at slip.

A great team performance from the Marist Royal!

After winning the toss and sending Radford in to bat, the Royals got off to a great start with Will taking a wicket on the fourth ball of the innings with a sweet catch taken by Ned. While our bowling was tight, the Radford batters were watchful taking advantage of the few loose balls. It wasn’t until the 13th over when Ned featured again by taking the wicket of Radford’s strongest batsman on ball 29 with Harry taking the catch as wicket keeper.

In the 18th over Tom took his first wicket with a great catch taken by Hunter. In the following over Will took a screamer, diving to his right to take a catch off Harry’s bowling. A great run out by Harry, and then Will followed up his catch with another in the 24th over off Hunter’s bowling. In the 29th over, Tom cleaned up the tail with two more wickets, finishing with figures of 3/4. Radford finished with a very reachable total of 150.

The Royals batting got off to a good start with what looked like a solid partnership between Ned and Angad. Unfortunately, we came up against some very sharp bowling from Radford with one bowler taking 5 wickets. We suffered a batting collapse, losing 3 wickets in the 11th over, leaving Ned to anchor the batting to the end.

We'll learn from this game and work to bounce back next week!

After being sent into bat under cool and cloudy skies,  the Royals worked as a team to build a solid total of 162. The incredibly slow outfield made our running between wickets critical for a reaching a good total, with the boys making clear and sensible calls to keep the total growing. Ned, Hunter, Jobe, Chip, Will, Harry and Tom all contributed runs, with Harry top scoring for the day on 23 not out. Also ending the innings not out were Ned, Will and Tom.

Yet again our bowling was excellent, with consistent lines and lengths creating pressure throughout the Ravens innings.  Harvey, Hunter, Angad, Dimitri, Jobe and Harry all took wickets. Hunter and Harry both took 2/4 off 2 overs to be the bowlers of the day.

Another great team effort against the Ravens, setting the team up well for our next Tuesday game against Marist Sky.

Batting: Aarav Gorle 24, Flynn Carolan 17 and Charlie Johnston 11*(not out).

Bowling: Rupert Reid 2/1, Flynn Carolan 1/1 and Bill Smedley 1/9.

It was a beautiful spring morning at Deakin Oval for Marists Sky’s first game of the 2025/26 cricket season.

Marist Sky won the toss and captain Clyde elected to bat first. Openers Rupert and Flynn got off to a great start on a very quick pitch with both finding the boundary on a couple of occasions. Rupert unfortunately was bowled in the third over which saw Bill join Flynn at the crease. Bill batted well before being caught in the field by a good catch from the opposition. Aaryan was next in and he and Flynn chipped away adding runs to the score before Flynn was bowled on his last ball. Aarav joined Aaryan and these two formed a good partnership adding more runs to the board, with Aarav hitting four 4’s, the most of the game. Another good catch by the opposition saw Aaryan dismissed with Cameron coming out the centre. Cameron and Aarav continued to add runs to the board before both were caught in the field one over apart. Our tailer enders Archie and Charlie did well to push the score above 100 with Marist Sky all out for 129 in the 21st over.

As the weather started to warm up, the boys headed out into the field. Rupert opened the bowling with good pace and found the first wicket on his fourth ball of the first over with a great caught and bowled. Rupert also picked up the next wicket which fell in the third over in the same fashion. All the boys bowled well, keeping the extras to a bare minimum and the fielding nice and tight. Captain Clyde was also a great wicket keeper. Fylnn also took a wicket with a beautiful fast paced ball clean bowling the batsman’s and Bill produced a runout off his own bowling. The last wicket fell in the 15th over the same way Sky’s fielding started – with a caught and bowled by Bill.

It was great to be back on the cricket pitch and we all played really well supporting and encouraging each other. If this game is anything to go by, Marist Sky is in for a great season of cricket.

Marist Sky won 8/129 to 5/50.

Marist Sky defeted TVJCC with great performances from Arjun Patil 48*(27 ) and Chalie Jhonston 27*(20). Arjun, Clyde and Bill took 2 wickets each

Bowling: Isaac Swan (2/6), Cholan Tharmarajah (1/7), Emmett Posener (1/7)

Batting: Isaac Swan 29*, Lachlan Poole 10*

Player of the match: Lachlan Poole

Marist Navy opened the match with the ball and delivered a disciplined performance on a slow wicket. Tight bowling and sharp fielding – including two excellent team run outs – kept Ginninderra to a modest 6/103 from their 30 overs.

Rain briefly halted Marist’s chase after six overs, forcing a DLS adjustment that set a revised target of 67. Once play resumed, Marist needed only four more overs to complete the job. Isaac Swan led the charge with a commanding 29*, striking five classy boundaries, while Lachlan Poole offered steady support with 10*.

T20

Marist Navy (7/129) defeated Radford Bazas (8/74)

Bowling: Isaac Swan (3/9), Kalum Palmer (2/6)

Batting: Isaac Swan 25*, Evander Jose 20

Player of the match: Kalum Palmer

Marist Navy set the tone with the bat, posting a competitive 7/129 on an excellent wicket. Contributions came widely across the order, with six players registering valuable runs. Isaac Swanimpressed again a great total and a big 6!

With a solid total on the board, Marist carried the momentum into the bowling innings. Kalum Palmerdelivered the turning point, claiming two wickets in an over that opened the door for the final wickets.Radford Bazas were all out for 74, the last wicket falling in the 18th over.

A tidy and confident win for Marist Navy.

Bowling: Noah Doyle 2/3, Emmett Posener 2/8, Evander Jose 2/13.

Batting: Kalum Palmer 14*, Will Costigan 8*

Player of the Match: Will Costigan

A great team performance to start the season!

After a scorching start with the ball, Marist S2 Navy bowled their opponents out for just 50 in the 20th over. Special mention to Noah Doyle who broke a bail with an absolute jaffa!

Having spent the week focused on fielding, the team showed what they'd been working on - chasing down potential boundaries and taking some sharp catches.

With a slow outfield to contend with, the boys had to earn their runs - and did just that, reaching the target in the 12th over. Well done to Will Costigan and Cholan Tharmarajah who both managed to find the boundary in tough conditions.

A lovely morning out at the cricket - bring on the rest of the season!

The Marist Blue fell just short of defending their 136 run target with only 3 balls remaining in the match. Despite the result, this was a really positive first game for the season with many of the boys new to the Stage 2 format.

Samadhi P and Darcy C opened for the season and were firing from the first ball. Sam played out the innings with a solid 25 not out. Two big sixes saw Darcy top score with 26 before being caught. Other top scorers were Will S on 22.

In the field, the boys were outstanding. Despite being a new team, the constructive talk, backing up and all round support for each other highlighted how much potential this team has. Finley C finished his 5 overs with 2 wickets and restricting the opposition to just 10 runs. Other wicket takers were Patrick O and Mitchell H. Catches to Will S, Sam P and Darcy C rewarded some very tidy bowling.

Well done to Queanbeyan who played a very patient game. And well done to the boys for showing such a positive start to the year.

Bowling: Evander Jose 2/5, Noah Doyle 2/10, Kalum Palmer 2/15

Batting: Kalum Palmer 32*, Cholan Tharmarajah 27*

Player of the match: Kalum Palmer

Marist started strongly with the ball, reducing ANU to 6/50 in the first 15 overs. A resilient partnership from ANU then forced Marist to stay patient, with the final two wickets eventually falling in the 24th and 30th overs.

It was an excellent team bowling performance, highlighted by conceding only 15 extras, a new team record. Kalum, Evander and Noah each claimed two wickets.

Chasing a modest target, Marist remained composed. Taking full advantage of a quick outfield, they reached the required 103 late in the 14th over. Congratulations to both Kalum and Cholan, who each struck five boundaries.

Batting :

Ernest Morrison 26

Arjun Pardeshi 26

Wilson Moufarrige 24

Steve Loukadellis: 42 ( 4 Sixers)

Noah Johnston 32

Bowling:

Leo Meagher 2 wkts

Christian Rego 2 wkts

Fielding

Leo, Ernest, Arjun 1 catch each

Vivaan Khanna run out

Summary

Well it’s was yet another day at the box office . Marist Light rise up from strength to strength. A dominant performance against the Wests S2 Lighting beating them by 116 runs.

Most bowlers were across wickets Noah Johnston had firmly established himself as a high quality wicket keeper .

West Lighting put up early resistance but was once the door was opened following the opening west lots wickets in quick succession thanks to the quality line and length of the Marist light . The training and the hard work coach is putting in has started to surface in the team’s performance.

 Bowling :

• Wilson Moufarrige : 1-13

• Noah Johnston: 1-21

Fielding:

• Christian Rego catch

• Steve Loukadellis runout

Batting:

• Christian Rego : 23*

• Leo Meagher : 18*

• Steve Loukadellis first six of season

Match Details:

WCMCC batted very well to put out a formidable score . Marist bowlers kept a tight line with minimal extras.

fielding was the highlight along with great wicket keeping by Leo.

Casing a large total and loosing 3 batsman on a duck was never going to be easy. Christian Rego unbeaten 23* and Ernest 21* demonstrated their continued form from last game. Steve Loukadellis brought about the first six of the season a clean crisp hit.

However good bowling from WMCC Sixers and our casual short selection let us down.

A sunny day on the first of November, Marist Stage 2 Div 2 Blue went up against ANU Iron, on Hackett oval 103. Marist won the toss and chose to bowl. It was a fantastic bowling performancefrom Marist Blue. Flynn Walters and Will Salter both bowled two maidens from two overs also getting a wicket each. Half way through the bowling Yash Karnati came on to bowl. He took 3 wickets in one over and it went bowled, dot ball, 1NB caught, dot ball, bowled, dot ball. In the batting innings Samadhi (Sam) Pathmaper was the highest scorer for Marist Blue with 20 of 24 balls. ANU Iron were a very accurate bowlers and they were a fun team to play against.

Thanks to the coach (Richard Bondietti) and to all the parents especially to Sam’s mum for all of the great food. By Ben Bondietti (game captain).

Batting highlights:

Arjun 26 not out (30)

Ernest 17 not out (15)

Saurav 10 not out (26)

Bowling highlights

Wickets to Will, Steve, Saurav, Wilson, Leo, Christian & Noah

Steve 1/5 (4)

Will F 1/5 (2)

Saurav 1/12 (2)

Love a good Marist derby, and today didn't dissapoint. There was great chatter, blue war paint and pressure cricket on a scorcher of a day out at Wanniassa. Marist Blue won the toss and elected to bat and after a couple of early wickets via amazing bowling by WIll and Christian we managed to keep Blue's dangerious batters to low scores, Light managed to keep the run rate down on a slow outfield before an amazing cool runout by Christian and Sourav at the bowlers end took a crucial wicket. With the wind picking up the ball was moving around and Darcy who looked dangerous early was bowled by an amazing delivery from Wilson drifting it in to hit the stumps..

From there Blue's tail wagged like an excited rottweiler with Finley (26 off 20) and Samadhi (38 off 41) putting on great runs before Christian managed to sneak one through to hit the stumps thanks to a great in swinger. Amazing high pressure cricket by both teams.

Leo and Steve taking valuable wickets in the wind with some great swinging deliveries finally bowling Blue out for 135.

Light's innings started shakily with Finley bowling a pearler to dismiss the dangerous Christian in the first over. Arjun and Wilson dug in to put on 40 runs, before Wilson who cracked a low and hard pull shot was caught by Patrick at deep square leg who didn't look like letting anything through all day. Great fielding and a tough amazing catch. Amazing Arjun again retired not out on a great score of 26 playing fantastic intelligent shots.

Leo was looking solid before having to retire and leave early and Blue capitalised with some amazing fielding and great bowling before another mature innings by Ernest (17 off 15) and Saurav (10 off 26) again put the cool heads on and got the runs with just over 5 overs remaining. Marist cricket is looking very strong. Great cricket by both teams. Well done boys.

It was a sunny day in Deakin with patches of rain. Marist Blue vs Marist Navy, Marist Blue bowled first. Great bowling by the boys and great batting by Navy. Blue got a couple of wickets including Finley, Ben and Charles. Some great fielding from the boys including lots of accurate throws from Ben.

Great keeping from Mitch and Darcy, also from Sam putting his body on the line to stop the ball. Charles had great talk in the field. Will, great efforts at trying to catch the ball, Shourik, some great chases to the ball. Yash, also great at not letting the ball past him.

After the 30 overs it was now time for Blue to bat. Openers were Darcy and Sam with some great shots from Darcy including 3x 4’s and one six, hitting a total 22 runs. Some really great bowling and fielding from Navy. When Ben went in to bat he got hit in his back and came off for some treatment, but still wanted to go back in and made us proud with his batting performance, hitting 21 runs. Also some amazing batting action from Mitch and Shourik with facing their 30 balls. Mitch hitting an awesome 29 runs. A great game played, just unlucky for Marist Blue with an ending score of 130 runs to 177 runs with Navy winning the match.

Signed off by Finley Charles

It was a beautiful day at Curtin for a cricket match. Marist Blue vs Eastlake Gryphons, the captains Mitch and Will won the toss and chose to bowl first. The boys started with some great bowling especially from Mitch 2/11 (3) Sam 1/11 (3) and Will 1/16 (3). Shourik had some great efforts in the field but couldn't quite get the catch he was hoping for. However Ben did manage to get a great catch in the field and when Sam was bowling he took a cracker of a catch when the ball fired back at him and he held on! They went in to bat and Darcy, Sam and Yash all managed to retire. There was great batting all around but Yash with 24 runs and Sam with 37 runs really stand out. with 8 runs left to get the last batters Darcy and Yash went for a run and unfortunately got run out. Although the boys lost they still had a great time and everyone tried really hard. Signed by Mitch

Batting Performance

• Wilson 32 off 30 (not out).
• Saurav 24 off 30 (not out),
• Noah 13 off 10 ( not out)

Bowling Performance

Steve was exceptional: 3 for 3 off 3 overs, including a maiden.

• Leo delivered a miserly spell of 2 for 6.
• Will maintained the squeeze with 1 for 2 from 2 overs, also claiming a maiden.
• Sourav was disciplined and threatening throughout, conceding only 4 runs from 3 overs.

Fielding Performance

• Two superb run-outs created by Steve and Noah, with excellent support from Sourav and Will.

MATCH DETAILS

Marist delivered a complete team performance—disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and composed batting—to secure a commanding victory over a strong Ginninderra side. A professional and impressive display across all departments.

Marist’s bowlers laid the foundation for the victory by restricting Ginninderra to just 85 runs on an extremely fast outfield.The disciplined lengths and relentless pressure ensured Ginninderra never settled.

The fielding unit was nothing short of outstanding, playing a major role in keeping the opposition to a low total.

The collective effort made singles nearly impossible and consistently applied pressure on every ball.

Marist’s chase began with early pressure as Ginninderra’s strong opening bowlers claimed three quick wickets. But the middle order showed maturity and calmness:

One of the decisive factors in the win was Marist’s exceptional running between wickets—quick singles, sharp backing uup, and constant pressure on the field kept the scoreboard moving and the opposition frustrated.

The intensity and application Marist Light have displayed in all departments is now cementing in the stats over the last few games. Go Marist Light!!

Batting: Steve Loukadelis 73 no off 33 balls, Noah Johnston 41 off 38, Wilson Moufarrige 28 off 23

Bowling: Wilson 2/10 (3.4), Will Frost 1/2 (2), Christian Rego 1/6 (2)

Facing an always formidable opponent in St Eddie's at Pearce, Marist won the toss and elected to bat. After losing 2 early wickets, Wilson and Leo dug in and scored freely in a solid middle order stance. Noah and Steve came in quite closely and forged a devastating partnership of 114 with Steve unloading on the Eddie's attack and sending balls into the front yards of local Pearce residents clearing the ropes for a massive 5 Sixes and 7 fours hitting 73 off only 33 balls. Joined at the other end by Noah with 8 boundaries hitting 41 off 38 both boys retiring. Will and Vivaan coming in and hitting valuable runs getting the total to 228.

Light then came in and showed why we are one of the fiercest team in the comp with amazing bowling and sharp, pressure fielding, keeping Eddie's to a mere 81 off 19 overs before rain stopped play Forcing a DLS result.

Bowling: Emmett Posener 1/7, Kemith Orawatte 1/12

Batting: William Costigan 41*, Lachlan Poole 18

Player of the match: Kemith Orawatte

Sent in to bat first on a damp wicket, Marist lost a few early wickets before Will Costigan and Isaac Swan steadied the ship with a composed partnership.

As the ground began to dry, Eddie’s came in to bat. An early breakthrough from Emmett Posener gave Marist some hope, but wickets proved hard to come by as the Eddie’s batters settled in. A strong batting display followed, featuring some well-timed big shots.

Two Marist fielders took painful blows to the ankles but showed great courage to play on. Despite some tidy spells from our spin bowlers, Eddie’s proved too strong on the day.

The match was played in great spirit, with plenty of good will and sportsmanship shown between both sides.

T20 #1 28/10

Bowling: Evander Jose 1/8, Divij Shah 2 run outs

Batting: Noah Doyle 32*, Lachlan Poole 27*

Player of the match: Noah Doyle

The first T20 of the season was hotly anticipated, and the boys rose to the occasion with a strong performance, claiming a reduced-overs win against Queanbeyan as fading light brought the match to an early close.

A lively outfield meant runs were on offer, and several Marist batters took full advantage - highlighted by a big six from Noah Doyle.

In the field, the team worked cohesively to create pressure, leading to two smart run outs for Divij Shah.

A great all-round team effort to kick off the T20 campaign!

On a cool and cloudy morning, Marist Blue and Ginninderra Tigers met at Marist for a round 8 clash. The captains Will and Darcy won the toss and chose to bowl first. The bowling performance by the whole team was outstanding with Ben, Finley, Yash and Sam all taking a wicket each. In the field, Yash and Mitch both took great catches and Mitch, Sam, Will and Darcy all showed their impressive arm strength and accuracy with some exciting runouts.

When Marist went into bat, our two openers started very well with Darcy top-scoring with 23 off 30 and Shourik unfortunately needing to retire after being hit in the hand. A great example of good sportsmanship came in the second innings when a Ginninderra player was injured and Charles put his hand up to fill the space in the field for them. Mitch had a great innings with the bat scoring 15 off 15 including three fours. In the last few overs with 6 runs to get, Ben and Finley finished the job and got Marist ahead of the target. A big thanks to Rachel for stepping in and coaching us on Saturday.

By Will Salter (game captain)

Bowling: Lachlan Poole 2/22, Divij Shah 2/22

Batting: Will Costigan 48*, Evander Jose 23*, Isaac Swan 22*

Player of the match: Isaac Swan

After a foggy start in Googong, both the sun and the cricket came out in full force! Spectators were treated to a cracker of a match.

Marist won the toss and elected to bowl. A quick outfield helped Queanbeyan post some early runs, but the boys tightened up beautifully - sharp fielding and a fired-up bowling attack swung the momentum our way, with the eighth wicket falling in the 26th over.

Queanbeyan’s quicks celebrated early when Marist’s chase began, but an heroic near half century from wicketkeeper Will Costigan turned the tide. Supported brilliantly by Isaac Swan and Evander Jose, Marist chased down the total with just six balls to spare.

A huge team effort where belief never wavered. Well done, boys!

Bowling: Will Costigan 2/24, Issac Swan 1/4

Batting: Will Costigan 41*, Isaac Swan 34*

Player of the match: Cholan Tharmarajah

In a terrific display of sportsmanship and team spirit, Marist Navy took on Marist Blue in an entertaining intra-school clash.

Marist Navy batted first and put together a solid total, with contributions right through the order. It was great to see several players showing confidence and retiring after reaching their 30-ball limits — a reflection of disciplined and positive batting. Rain threatened to interrupt the match, but the players pressed on with focus and energy.

Chasing 178, Marist Blue faced a determined bowling attack. The highlight of the innings came immediately, with Will Costigan striking on the very first ball to set the tone. While the bowling effort was at times inconsistent, with a few too many extras, the boys showed resilience and teamwork to keep the pressure on. Their persistence paid off, as they wrapped up the final wicket in the 25th over to secure a strong team performance.

A great contest all round, played in the right spirit, with plenty of positives for both sides moving forward.

Key Performances

Bowling:

• Steve Loukadells – 3/10
• Noah Johnston – 2/9

Fielding:

• Arjun Pardeshi – Caught & Bowled
• Vivaan Khanna – Run Out

Batting:

• Christian Rego – 18
• Saurav Nair – 18
• Ernest Morrison – 15*

Match Summary:

Team ML – Kicking Off the Winning Ways with a Low-Scoring Grinder!

Marist Light (ML) began their Stage 2, Division 2, 2025 season in true fighting style — with a gritty, low-scoring thriller that tested every nerve and showcased real team spirit. Nothing beats the feeling of digging deep to get your side over the line!

Vikings won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a modest total of 93 for 8 in just over 23 overs. ML’s bowlers were relentless, with Steve Loukadells leading the charge with brilliant figures of 3 for 10, well supported by Noah Johnston’s tight spell and disciplined bowling from the rest of the attack.

Chasing under cloudy skies, ML started confidently thanks to solid top-order contributions from Christian Rego and Saurav Nair. However, some exceptional bowling from the Vikings triggered a dramatic middle-order collapse, setting up a tense finish.

The Nail-Biter!

With only 18 runs needed and the last pair at the crease, Ernest Morrison dug deep, crafting a match-winning 15 not out, while Vivaan Khanna provided calm support at the other end. Together, they guided ML to victory — with nearly half the overs still in hand!

Coach Rob later confessed his heart rate “reached the moon” during those final overs!

A fantastic display of character, discipline, and teamwork, highlighted by low extras, sharp wicket-keeping, and smart fielding. A great platform to build on — and plenty of momentum for the season ahead!

We arrived at Gowrie oval. There was a bit of dew on the oval. We hoped to win the toss but didn't.

Eddie's sent us in to bat first. Batting was alright. Yash filled in for us and was our stand out batsman's of the day. We played really well and scored really good points just not quite enough to secure the win this week. Special mention to Ben and Finley, both getting a maiden. Finley also delivered 2 wickets, was a great bowling performacne.

The Eddie's batsman were very good. We had a couple of the Eddie’s boys retire and then at the end Eddie just got us with a couple fours and bit of lazy fielding from us. Big shoutout to Saxon for filling in too, who retired 15 not out. Bring on next week.

Batting :

Steve Loukadellis: 42 ( 4 Sixers)

Noah Johnston 32

Bowling:

Leo Meagher 3 wkts

William Frost 2 wkts

Fielding

Wilson Moufarrige 2 catches

Summary

Game started with minute silence by both teams in memory of Ben Austin.

Complete dominant performance all stages of the game . Most batters retiring and then the bowlers coming back and wrapping the opposition at 23 runs which included 4 ducks.

Steve our leading scorer smacked 4 large Sixers. Fielding and catching were the highlights of the game

Bowling: Divij Shah (3/13), Kemith Orawatte (1/7)

Batting: Noah Doyle 50, Will Costigan 30

Player of the match: Divij Shah

It was a fantastic contest on Saturday. Marist’s openers were met by some brilliant bowling, and we found ourselves in a tricky spot at 3/12. Then the partnership between Noah Doyle and Will Costigan steadied the ship. With valuable contributions from Lachie Poole, Evander Jose and Kalum Palmer, Marist finished with a solid 172 and our first 50 of the season, well done Noah!

An early breakthrough, with a superb run-out from Will Costigan in the second over, gave us some much-needed energy. But Eastlake’s batters proved challenging, and they made us work hard for every wicket. Eastlake had posted 137 before a brilliant spell from Divij Shah and Kemith Orawatte that saw four quick wickets gave Marist a fighting chance. Despite their efforts, Eastlake chased down the total in the 27th over to claim the win.

A highly competitive and enjoyable game of cricket.

Marist won the toss and chose to bat under slightly cloudy skies, a brave and positive decision that set the tone for a thrilling contest ahead.

Bowling & Fielding Highlights

Milan bowled superbly, claiming 2 key wickets and maintaining tight lines throughout his spell. His consistency-built pressure and helped swing the game early in our favour.

Alexander was outstanding as wicketkeeper, taking 3 brilliant catches and showing excellent anticipation, focus, and safe hands behind the stumps.

The fielding unit was sharp and full of energy — players backed up well, dove to save boundaries, and chased every ball with determination.

Batting Highlights

Josh Katz played a confident, attacking innings — 15 runs off 20 balls. He showed great intent, rotated the strike smartly, and led from the front with both bat and gloves. His wicketkeeping was top-class, with clean takes, sharp stops, and a calm presence.

Ranbeer Singh provided vital stability, remaining not out on 15 runs from 41 balls. His composure and solid defence anchored the innings during crucial moments.

· As light rain began to drizzle, tension built with every delivery, and the energy on the field was electric. The final three overs were simply breathtaking! With 6 runs needed to win and the last wicket in hand, every Marist player was on their feet, cheering for the batters. Despite the slippery conditions, the boys held their nerve beautifully, keeping wickets intact and guiding the team to a memorable victory filled with heart, focus, and true Marist spirit.

Maxwell Feeney showed great discipline, defending tough deliveries and sticking to the team plan of protecting wickets till the end a crucial contribution in the tense finish.

The start of the season saw Marist Midnight (Stage 2 Div 4) take on Radford College Hawks at Melba. Marist won the toss, and Xanda Heffernan had no hesitation in putting the opposition into bat.

There were many new faces in the team, but the boys played well with strong team spirit. They enjoyed early success, reducing the opposition to 3/46 after seven overs, but some solid batting from Radford saw them build strong partnerships to reach 6/188.

The bowling was consistent, with wickets shared among George (2), Ranbeer (1), Yash (1), James (1), and Senuk (1). Senuk was unlucky not to claim a second wicket after clean-bowling a batter, only for the dismissal to be overturned as he was just over the popping crease.

At the change of innings, the boys showed fantastic teamwork and never gave up while chasing a big total. Yash Reddy had an outstanding day, top-scoring with 58 not out, but Marist fell just short, finishing on 159 all out.

There was excellent leadership from Captain Xanda, who supported and encouraged all players throughout the match. Everyone contributed to the positive team atmosphere, constantly backing each other up and communicating well in the field.

It was a great start to the season, the team’s fielding awareness—particularly their backing up at the stumps—was excellent.

Overall, it was a wonderful example of sportsmanship, teamwork, and effort from this new group. The players displayed great enthusiasm and support for one another both on and off the field.

Bowling: Yash Reddy 3-12 off 3 overs

Batting: Xander Heffernan 10* (not out)

In just their second game together S2 Midnight had a tough match in cold conditions on Sunday morning. The odds weren't in our favour this week starting the game a player down, we lost another to illness 30 minutes into the match.

Bowling first they made an early breakthrough in the opening over, however struggled to capitalise from there. A few missed wicket taking opportunities, dropped catches, overthrows and misfields costing them. Yash Reddy Karnati was a stand out with 3 wickets and an excellent catch.

WCMCC posted a total of 119, a seemingly achievable target for Marist having posted a very respectable 143 the previous week. Our openers got off to a great start seeing out the new ball however a string of wickets, including 3 run-outs didn't help our boys. The team put up a great fight but were beaten by the better team on the day. Plenty to work on at training this week and already looking forward to the match at Bungendore in Round 3.

Batting: Yash Reddy (49 - not out), Maxwell Feeney (14 - not out), Senuk Jayasekara (13)

Bowling: Yash Reddy (1 wicket economy 2.86), James Wright (1 wicket economy 3.66)

Radford College Magpies claimed a win over Marist Midnight, successfully chasing 125 to finish on 4/126 in their Stage 2 clash. Marist Midnight made a steady start, and at one-down, Yash Reddy played the anchor role superbly. He compiled a mature and fluent *49 (not out)**, holding the innings together from the early stages.

• Senuk Jayasekara added a valuable 13 runs, including 2 well-timed fours.
• Josh Katz added a lively 8 runs, striking two boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving.
• Maxwell Feeney closed out the innings strongly with *14 (not out)**, lifting Marist to 6/125.

With the ball, Marist pushed hard to defend their total:

• Yash Reddy capped off a strong all-round performance by taking 1 wicket at a miserly 2.86 economy.
• James Wright contributed an excellent spell of his own, claiming 1 wicket at 3.66 economy, restricting Radford during key overs.
• Ranbeer Singh delivered a highly economical spell, bowling 3 overs for just 8 runs, tightening the screws.

Despite Marist’s disciplined effort, Radford’s batters constructed the chase calmly, reaching the target with wickets in hand to secure victory.

Standout for Marist Midnight: Yash Reddy — 49 at one-down & 1 wicket at 2.86 economy.* A commanding all-round display in a narrow team defeat

The start of the season saw Marist Midnight (Stage 2 Div 4) take on Radford College Hawks at Melba. Marist won the toss, and Xanda Heffernan had no hesitation in putting the opposition into bat.

There were many new faces in the team, but the boys played well with strong team spirit. They enjoyed early success, reducing the opposition to 3/46 after seven overs, but some solid batting from Radford saw them build strong partnerships to reach 6/188.

The bowling was consistent, with wickets shared among George (2), Ranbeer (1), Yash (1), James (1), and Senuk (1). Senuk was unlucky not to claim a second wicket after clean-bowling a batter, only for the dismissal to be overturned as he was just over the popping crease.

At the change of innings, the boys showed fantastic teamwork and never gave up while chasing a big total. Yash Reddy had an outstanding day, top-scoring with 70 not out from 39 balls, but Marist fell just short, finishing on 159 all out.

There was excellent leadership from Captain Xanda, who supported and encouraged all players throughout the match. Everyone contributed to the positive team atmosphere, constantly backing each other up and communicating well in the field.

It was a great start to the season, the team’s fielding awareness—particularly their backing up at the stumps—was excellent.

Overall, it was a wonderful example of sportsmanship, teamwork, and effort from this new group. The players displayed great enthusiasm and support for one another both on and off the field.

The boys bowled with great focus and consistency today, keeping a tight line and length against Bungendore. Milan shone in his first game, taking our only wicket — a fantastic start to his cricket journey!

Fielding was sharp and full of energy, with smart backing up and clear communication throughout. 💪

With the bat, the boys showed great intent and teamwork, finishing with 47 runs while chasing 110. There’s been noticeable improvement in their running between wickets and communication — no run outs today, which is excellent!

Our captain led superbly, motivating the team and keeping spirits high right to the end.

A big thank you to all the parents for your support and encouragement — it means a lot to the kids and helps grow their love for the game. 🏏👏

Batting Yash Reddy Karnati 45 off from 49 balls

Josh Katz 2 wickets

ANU Bronze put on a strong all-round performance to post 5/143 in their innings. The bowlers worked hard, with several players contributing tight overs. Senuk Jayasekara bowled economically (4 overs, 0/21), while Alexander Heffernan and George Whitton each picked up important wickets. Josh Katz was impressive with 2/6 off 2 overs, and Yash Reddy Karnati delivered outstanding control, finishing with 0/4 from 4 overs and an economy of just 1.00.

Chasing 143, Marist Midnight showed great determination but were held to 7/120. The innings was steadied by an excellent knock from Yash Karnati, who finished unbeaten on 45 off 49*, keeping the team in the hunt. Josh Katz played a valuable supporting role with 10 runs, while others chipped in where they could.

Although Marist Midnight fell short by 23 runs, the boys showed strong teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement across both bowling and batting. Plenty of positives to take forward disciplined spells, great energy in the field, and a fighting spirit right to the end.

Well done to everyone! lots to be proud of, and great signs for the next match.

Batting: Alex Moore 51*, Saxon Owens-McVie 13*

Bolwing: Ari Richardson: 3 overs, 2 wickets, 6 runs

Summary:

This week, Marist Cobalt travelled to Gungahlin to take on the BAS Hawks on their home turf.

The Hawks began steadily, helped along by a couple of early chances that slipped through the fingers—literally. But the boys bounced back with some sharp fielding, snatching two slick run outs to swing momentum back our way. Despite tight bowling throughout the innings, the Hawks managed to bat out their full 30 overs. Ari delivered a cracking final over, taking two wickets, one of which featured a lightning-fast stumping from Henry that would make any keeper proud. The team held the home side to a modest 99 runs—a solid effort in blustery conditions.

The chase began with a few ambitious swings seemingly aimed at knocking Starlink satellites out of orbit. With the wind swirling and the Hawks bowling tightly, Marist found themselves wobbling at 4/20 in the 7th over. Enter Saxon and Alex, who calmly steadied the ship.

Whatever was in Alex’s water bottle at the drinks break deserves a patent—he exploded out of the blocks, smashing 17 runs in a single over, including four boundaries! He brought up his 50 in style with another four in the 18th over, and Saxon sealed the win with a cool single just a few balls later.

All in all, a thoroughly entertaining match and a comfortable win for the Marist boys—plenty to smile about and a few highlights for the season reel.

Batting Yash Reddy Karnati – 25*/29 balls

Bowling Senuk Jayasekara – 2 Wickets

Marist Midnights delivered a complete all-round performance today.

After a rainy night, the wicket was still drying, so Marist won the toss and chose to bowl, a great decision. The boys used the conditions perfectly, bowling tight lines and restricting SEC Stage 2 White to just 41 runs.

Wickets were shared across the team. Senuk took 2, while Alexander, Milan, James, Ranbeer and Yash Reddy each claimed 1 wicket.

Fielding was energetic, backing up was excellent, and Maxwell kept brilliantly behind the stumps, stopping everything cleanly. Good bowling from George today . A sharp run-out from Ranbeer helped finish the innings quickly.

Chasing 42, Yash Reddy Karnati led the way with an unbeaten 25* (29) including four boundaries, well supported by Ranbeer, taking the team to 3/42 and sealing a comfortable win.

Smart toss decision, disciplined bowling, strong fielding, safe wicketkeeping, and confident batting a true team victory.

Marist Aqua took on a slight disorganised Burgmann Anglican School (BAS Falcons) side on Friday the 21st for Round 6, with a delayed start after Aqua kindly waited for BAS team members to arrive. In freezing conditions at Deakin, captain Vincent Imbriano won the toss and elected to bat. A steady opening partnership between Rami Moore and Edmund Dziedzic capitalised on a stream of no-balls and wides. Josh Rolands added to the total before an outstanding 51-run stand from Lawrence Friesen and Daniel Trinca, both retiring not out. A sharp delivery from Burgmann removed Vincent for a golden duck, but Aqua finished strongly with valuable late runs from Fredrick Friesen and Julian Baseby to post an impressive 3/150.

After a short break, Aqua’s bowlers settled quickly into rhythm. Chayan Mehta, Julian Baseby, and Vincent opened steadily before Fredrick delivered a brilliant caught-and-bowled in the 7th over. Confident and precise wicketkeeping from Ryan Nammuni Dewage supported the bowlers’ momentum, and Vincent struck again in the 8th. With Edmund taking over the gloves, he worked seamlessly with Lawrence, who claimed another wicket, before Edmund’s quick thinking secured a sharp stumping. Consistent bowling from Josh, Rami, and a confident Chayan—who delivered another clean-bowled wicket—kept Burgmann under pressure. Lawrence sealed the match with a late wicket, restricting Burgmann to 6/49.

Marist Aqua continues to be on fire!

On a cold, wind-swept Friday night the Marist Indigo team won the toss and elected to bat first. After an inauspicious start with a duck, Indigo went on to amass a staggering total of 166 runs, including 23 boundaries and 4 players retiring not-out. Saxon, Lachlan and Jarvis all accrued impressive totals, but William led the pack with a total of 40 runs off 20 balls. All of the team did very well with the bat, and communication between the pairs on the pitch was consistently good. The run total was the highest achieved by Indigo thus far in the season.

Slate had a big total to chase. The second innings started slow, with Indigo not able to get any wickets early on whilst Slate was equally unable to secure many runs. After six uneventful overs, William went to town with 3 wickets in the seventh over. LJ continued the carnage with two more wickets in the eighth over. Some batter miscommunications enabled Saxon to claim a run-out in the eleventh, and Cooper made a great catch off a Jarvis ball in the seventeenth. LJ rounded out the innings with a run-out off Benjamin’s ball in the eighteenth over. Indigo had secured a dominant victory over Slate, and everyone was keen to head off for a warm dinner!

Batting: Lachlan Dean 37*; Matthew Cutting 16

Bowling: Lachie Lawrence 1/9; Flynn McDonald 1/18.

With Marist sent out into field, the Magpies got off to a solid start. Marist got their breakthrough in the 10th over and another in the 15th. 2 superb run outs in 3 balls stalled the Magpies momentum at the end of their innings.

Chasing a competitive total Marist looked to be building before a couple of quick run outs had Marist in trouble. The boys steadied before a blistering innings from Lachlan Dean propelled Marist to a winning position, with the Flynn McDonald hitting the winning run with 3 overs to spare.

This week’s game kicked off with Marist Indigo bowling first and set the tone early with some tight, disciplined deliveries. Despite the quality of the bowling, the opposition held firm and we couldn’t snag any early wickets. Pressure built, and after a few overs a chance popped up just past Cooper. He chased hard and got a hand to it, but the catch slipped away. A few overs later another ball was lofted over Cooper's head, he made a leap but it narrowly escaped his reach again.

The breakthrough finally came in the 8th over when Ben delivered an absolute beauty, creating the chance we needed and the catch was safely taken. That wicket lifted the team’s energy instantly. Momentum continued Indigo's way when Will stepped up in the 10th over and cleaned up the stumps with a brilliant delivery. Just two overs later, he struck again with another powerful bowl to take another wicket. In the 15th over, Saxon joined the party with a great ball of his own, adding another wicket to the tally.

The next over brought more excitement as LJ moved out from wicketkeeper duties to bowling and struck immediately in his second over, taking a wicket with a very good effort. By the 18th over, the fielding effort continued to shine. Cooper bowled, the batter hit it towards Will, and he sprinted to it and fired a perfect throw back to Cooper, who knocked the stumps over with a clean hit to complete a sharp run-out.to complete the innings.

In the second innings, chasing a modest total, Nihal and LJ opened our innings with confidence and control. They ran well, defended smartly, and kept the scoreboard ticking. LJ was the first to retire on a well made 11 runs , followed shortly after by Nihal, who retired on 12 runs.

Ben was next in and settled in nicely. Jarvis joined him at the crease, and with the target within reach, the pair worked well together, running sharply between wickets.

In the 8th over, with the scores level and one run needed, Jarvis took matters into his own hands. He smashed a boundary to finish the game in style and ending up on an impressive 16 runs off 9 balls, while Ben contributed a steady 3 runs from 4 balls.

Marist Aqua (6/85) defeated by Marist Indigo (6/87)- Fredrick Friesen and Julian Baseby were only scored in two digits who were not out. however amazing performance from Lawarence Friesen who took 3 wickets from 2 overs(1 M  1 R), with economy 0.50, with bat he has scored 14 runs.

At South Curtin Oval, Marist Aqua faced Marist Slate, supported by relieving coaches Heath Friesen and Kane Dewage. After Captain Lawrence Friesen won the toss and elected to bowl, Aqua opened well with a steady first over from Rami Moore. A breakthrough coming when Edmund Dziedzic claimed the first wicket, quickly followed by a sharp catch from Josh Rolands that lifted Aqua’s momentum. Lawrence soon found his rhythm, taking a wicket of his own, and the pressure continued to build as Vincent Imbriano’s delivery produced a clean outfield catch by Daniel Trinca. By the end of the innings, Aqua had held Slate to 86 runs—setting the stage for an exciting chase.

Aqua began their run pursuit confidently, with a solid opening partnership between Josh and Fredrick Friesen. Vincent and Ryan Nammuni Dewage added valuable runs, with Vincent notching a further 10. The innings stayed alive thanks to a crucial 17-run contribution from Daniel, supported well by Julian Baseby, keeping spectators—once again—on the edge of their camping chairs. Chayan provided steadiness at the crease, though Edmund, his batting partner, unfortunately fell for a golden duck. With the match tightening, Captain Lawrence stepped up to add another 10 runs, steering Aqua toward the target. The final delivery, a wide, sealed the win.

Standout performer Josh Rolands shone throughout with 16 not out, two catches, and two wickets in a match that showcased grit, teamwork, and a thrilling finish.

Batting: Lachlan Dean 46; Zander Hardy 6*

Bowling: Lachlan Dean 3/7; Hugo Green 1/11

Marist was sent in to bat and got off to a rocky start, loosing some early wickets. Lachlan Dean played a wonderful innings across 2 stints at the crease to reach 46 and was supported by Zander Hardy and Matthew Cutting, each scoring 6 runs but importantly, facing a lot of balls while Lachlan piled on the runs.

In the field, Marist Slate got their first stumping of the season thanks to some great keeping from Lachlan Lawrence off Flynn McDonald's bowling. There was also 2 caught and bowled dismissals from both Hugo Green and Lachlan Dean. Unfortunately Weston Creek were able to chase down the runs faily comfortable, despite 3 late wickets.

Batting: Eddie Tunningley 17, Benji Fearn 15, Ari Richardson 11, Hamish Carling 9*
Bowling: Jack Tunningley 1/15
Notable players: Jack Tunningley and Benji Fearn for quick thinking in the field and a runout each.

Well, Sapphires, it was a day of grit, flashes of flair, and plenty of heart. The runs were hard-earned, but there were lots of encouraging moments along the way.
Max Frizza got a tricky start and fell for a duck — happens to the best of us. Benji Fearn kept things ticking with a tidy 15 before being caught and bowled. Ari Richardson had a bump to the helmet and took a short spell off, but came back strong, showing real grit with 11 off 23. Edward Tunningley added some oomph with 17 off 21, keeping the innings moving nicely.
The lower order chipped in smartly too. Joseph Walshe had a quick cameo of 8, Hamish Carling held firm with 9*, Henry Denny retired not out on 2, and Jack Tunningley stayed unbeaten on 3*. The team’s smart running between the wickets kept the scoreboard moving and put pressure on the fielders.
With the ball, the Sapphires worked hard. Joseph Walshe and Eddie Tunningley bowled with effort, while Jack Tunningley struck with a runout and backed it up immediately with a caught-and-bowled. Henry Denny bowled two tight overs for just eight runs. Ari Richardson’s tidy, disciplined spell showed he couldn’t be rattled. Hamish Carling went a little pricey, Max Frizza kept things tight, and Benji Fearn kept the batters on their toes in his short spell.
In the field, sharp thinking paid off with runouts from Jack Tunningley and Benji Fearn.
There were some brilliant moments, and though the win slipped away, the clouds couldn’t dim the Sapphires’ spirit. Well done, Sapphires — determined, resilient, and standing strong right to the end.