CRICKET AT EASTBOURNE COLLEGE

By Jamie Gordon

The Summer Term is always more relaxed at Eastbourne College, bringing sun, blue skies and the crack of leather on willow With Miss Callaghan taking on the role of Head of Cricket at the College, and Nick Wilton as the new 'pro' coach, I think almost everyone at the College has been interested in watching how this year's first team would fare.

So far the boys' team have not disappointed Many new names are on the team sheet this year, including Tom McDonald making his competitive debut for the college at the start of term, as well as Year 11 players Felix Horsham Holt, Harry Heming, Ed Nolan and Paddy Cooper breaking into the team. The Boys 1 XI have recorded 7 wins out of 11 fixtures played The team has also advanced to the Area Cup semi final, where they will play Bedes on the 14th June, looking to advance further in the competition.

The girls' team are starting their second season this year, having two fixtures already at the start of term against Brighton College in the U17 Cup and U18 cup. In the first game against Brighton, Becky Fisher bowled extremely well, taking two wickets, alongside Milly Bateman taking 1 wicket. The girls unfortunately lost their first fixture, and their second fixture was sadly rained off after 5 overs, but a recent win against Hurst included a record breaking half ton by Millie Bonnar

Furthermore, the girls 1st team beat Seaford College by 7 wickets in a recent fixture.