The Sixers rounded out a flawless back end of the season on Friday night, extending their win streak to 9 against a tenacious St Edmunds College outfit.

The boys played high-tempo cricket in both innings to win by 21 runs, 131-110.

It was a fitting end to the season for the Sixers who have improved week on week to become one of the most formidable forces of the Stage 1 ungraded competition. The last time the Marist boys dropped a game was November 8 against Queanbeyan, with each player growing into their role within the team since then.

The ultimate grudge match against their arch rivals Eddies went to the wire with St Edmunds stretching the Sixers, taking 8 wickets and skipping out to a fine score of 110. But the sweet smell of victory has lingered around the Sixers for three months, and they were determined to close their season with a W.

Of the batsmen, Henry Caboche top scored on 14, carting the ball for two boundaries in his first over before running three in the second. He was well supported by Xander Woods, Kanoa Fatnowna, James Wright and James Rae, who all contributed to the total.

 As the youngest player on the team, Kanoa has been particularly impressive this season. Don’t be surprised to see his face under a 1st XI cap before too long.

While the batting has been consistently good, it’s their fielding which has set tongues wagging. Each game since Christmas has been highlighted with superb efforts in the field. On Friday it was gloveman Fletcher Powell leading the way from behind the stumps, but he wasn’t alone on his mission to save runs.

All-rounders Lachie Neal, Yash Reddy-Karnati and Neil Kodwani have been outstanding two way players all season, clamping batsmen to their crease and then proceeding to inflict pain on all who dare to bowl at them.

Above all, the boys have shown tremendous teamwork and positivity for their coaches and for each other. Each week the brotherhood of the Sixers has grown and they now count each other as great mates. That is what cricket is all about.

None of their success would be possible without the elite level coaching and management from the Neal-Wright combo. Well done and thank you to Matt, Paul, Emma and Christine on the season.