Cricket
Jasmine Kamboj has been named in the Cricket Victoria under-16 girls Vic Metro team for the national championships. She currently plays for Carlton and is from Sydenham-Hillside. Ballan’s Sarah Burton has been named in the Vic Country squad. The squads have been named following a thorough selection and training block, which was highlighted by a trip to Monivae College in Hamilton to play matches against South Australia.
VSDCA
Melton fell just short of its first win of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west season. Facing Oakleigh, the Lions made 9-158 from their 45 overs. Ben MacRae top scored with 53 at the top of the order with Stephen Shields, (34) the only other batter to reach double figures. The match went down to the wire, with Oakleigh getting over the line with one wicket and one over in hand, finishing 9-159. Four players took two wickets each for the Lions.
GDCA
Diggers Rest Bulla has set Kilmore a challenge in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. The Burras were bowled out for 276 on day one of the first two-dayer of the season. Five players scored between 30 and 55 with with Dylan Caruana top scoring with 53. In other matches, Aintree is chasing East Sunbury’s 6-289 and Wallan is 2-65 in reply to Eynesbury’s 107.
Bowls
Melton had a tough day out against Deer Park 2 in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 competition on Saturday. The Parkers claimed all 18 points, winning 82 (18)-63 (0). The Mustangs have one win after three rounds. In division 2, section 1, Bacchus Marsh beat Buckley Park, 88 (16)-1 (2). Justin Webster’s rink was the big winner for Bacchus Marsh, winning 24-14. The win takes Bacchus Marsh to 2-1 and second on the ladder.
