b'THE ELLESMERIAN 144CricketBoys U12A frustrating start to the season, which was hampered by the dismalOur next match was against Wolverhampton Grammar on a very weather that washed out the first three matches. hot day, and we posted 11 for 6 with a useful knock from Harry Harrison retiring on 32 not out. The first match got off to a good start with a win against St Marys by 22 runs, a Captains innings of 58 from Harry Harrison that wasIn the last two matches against Kings Chester, everyone contributed well supported by Will Barnes 30 and Rory Owen 28. In reply Stwith bat and ball. Kings posted 108 for 4 and in reply Ellesmere Marys struggled against our bowling attack with Rory Owen taking 3knocked the runs off for the loss of 2 wickets. A quick fire 30 from wickets for 8 runs.Harry Harrison, followed by Rory Owen 30 not out, Will Barnes 25 not out, others contributedwith useful 10s and 20s and wickets Next game was a strong North Wales side who batted first totallingwere also shared around.134 for 4 wickets. In reply Ellesmere struggled to get any momentum, falling short by 32 runs, with only Barnes 28 and Owen 22 makingOverall it was a very satisfying season and notable a number of boys notable knocks.played up a year in our U13s. We followed this up with a win against an inexperienced Sir JohnRJTalbot, but it was a very useful practice match'