b'THE ELLESMERIAN 140CricketGirls U15The season began in March with an U15 Indoor tournament, whichrestricted Moretons runs and they fell well short of the target we set. we won by 10 wickets. We then moved on to play in the U15 CountyJust before half term, we played in the second round of the National Cup Finals. The team performed exceptionally well in all matches; victory overagainst Shrewsbury School.Shrewsbury batted first, setting a significant Bedstone College included a wicket maiden from Holly Cooke. Thistarget to chase down. Despite losing early wickets, we did not lose heart, was followed by a resounding victory over Ercall and then we took onand there was some excellent power hitting on display. The match went Shrewsbury School. A hat-trick of wickets from Eve Richardson-Rutter indown to the final over, but despite a half century from Cooke, we lost by the third over helped to cement the victory, meaning the team progressed6 runs. to representing Shropshire at the Regional Finals at Edgbaston. Our next match was against Oswestry School. Oswestry batted first, and The semi-final against Abbotsholme saw us chasing 80 and came rightwe took 2 wickets in the first over. We managed to bowl Oswestry out down to the wire after a flurry of wickets. The final two batters heldfor 61 runs with 2 overs to spare. In addition to Holly Cookes figures of their nerve to finish on 80. The final against St. Helens & St. Katherines15 for 3, there were some great bowling performances across the board. was a much closer game than in the group stages. We went in to bat firstWe reached our total in just under 9 overs. Our final hardball match was and finished on 70 for 8 off 8. St. Helens and St. Katherines proved toagainst Abbotsholme School; this was another game played in a good be the slicker team and were the worthy victors. We finished runners-upspirit. Confidence was high following our previous victory, and we won the on the day. game by 7 wickets.We then switched to hardball games in the summer.We travelled toTo conclude the season, we finished by participating in the U15 North Bedstone in Round 2 of the National Cup. Batting first, we lost some earlyShropshire softball competition. Our first match against Sir John Talbot wickets, but our middle order steadied the ship, with a notable 50 scoredschool resulted in an 18 run victory, but unfortunately, we could not by Skye Thomas, helping to set a total of 169 for Bedstone to chase. In therepeat this success against Moreton Hall, losing by 21 runs. end, we secured a 67 run victory.Whether it be hardball or softball matches, whoever this team have faced, Our next match was against Moreton Hall. We batted first, scoring athey have demonstrated real talent, determination and character. There is significant amount of runs in the early overs, but also giving lower ordermuch to look forward to from them in the coming seasons.batters opportunities at the crease through retirements, scoring an impressive 145-8. Excellent control from our bowlers ensured that weLK'