Cricket Ball Sponsorship

The Cricket Section would like to thank Jackie and Maureen Leatham, Gordon Bell, Malcolmson’s Funeral Directors and George Emerson for kindly sponsoring the cricket balls used in the games played by the men’s and women’s teams during the past week. Your support is greatly appreciated.

MID-WEEK CRICKET

Defeats for 1sts and 2nds There were disappointing mid-week results for both men’s cricket teams with the 1sts losing by 6 wickets at Laurelvale and the 2nds losing at home to Bangor III’s by 8 wickets. In a two-night match at Laurelvale, reduced to 38 overs due to a rain interruption, Lurgan seemed to be in a strong position at...

A mixed weekend of results for the Ladies Team

Women’s Challenge Cup semi final vs North Down On Sunday morning the girls faced North Down in the semi final of the Challenge Cup. After winning the toss, Lurgan chose to bowl first. Starting very strong, Lurgan’s bowlers worked hard which resulted in North Down losing wickets very quick. Highlights included S Todd taking 4 early wickets. At the early...

5 wicket win for 1sts

Stephen Johnston’s fine form with the bat continued as an excellent innings of 90 guided Lurgan to a 5 wicket win over Holywood at Pollock Park on Saturday. The opener’s innings included 11 fours and 2 sixes as the town side passed the 168 run target set by the visitors in just the 24th over. The first 20 overs of...

1sts gain vital mid-week win

An excellent performance with both bat and ball saw the 1sts ease past Cooke Collegians  in a two night league game at Pirrie Park in Belfast. Missing three front line bowlers, it was going to take a concerted effort from the visitors to keep Cooke Collegians to a low total, and all the bowlers rose to the occasion. Callum Grieve...