The THIRD of May saw the beginning of what was to set the ball rolling for a fantastic season of women’s cricket for York University. At their first match, away at Newcastle the York girls began their valiant fight on strike. Encountering some strong bowling York coped brilliantly, knocking the ball all over the pitch and scoring 180 runs from 30 overs. After a lady’s lunch York took to the field and refused to let Newcastle have any easy runs, with fielding that can only be described as sensational. A superb array of catches and run outs at the wicket, not to mention some beautifully orchestrated long barriers from Laura Valentine, created the pressure that forced newcastles hand. The game finishing with Newcastle 91 runs all out; a collosal 89 runs short of victory. The season continued to blossom when York faced their toughest rivals; Leeds Met at 22 acres. Loosing the toss pressurised York to bat first; accurate bowling, and sharp fielding from Leeds Met meant that York slowly climbed to a total of 109 runs for 7. Never ones to shy from a challenge the York girls aimed to emulate the tight fielding they had witnessed. They did this to great success, exhibiting a fabulous team effort in the field combined with a wonderous bowling debut from Sophie Foxall. York had persevered and won the game, with a final score York 109 runs for 7 and Leeds Met 90 for 9.

On the shoulders of such a hard fought victory York were in fine form to play Northumbria last wednesday. York took to the field first and witnessed some undeniably impressive batting from Northumbria, but the field held firm, and Northumbria completed their overs for 170runs. Yet as the day wore on the weather turned, causing the match to be rained off and announced a draw. A decision which robbed York of the chance to display their impeccable batting skills. However nothing was lost from York’s outstanding season, the girls already having claimed their right to play in the National Championships by beating both Newcastle and Leeds met.

Now with the National Championships just around the corner, York’s womens cricket team have never looked so formidable.

By Chloe Schroeter
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

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