White Hills Cricket Club

It’s time to follow the coaches example and pop the collar, spike the hair and break out that vintage Slazenger from the back of the garden shed as pre-season officially gets underway way next week!

Senior Pre-Season Training commences this Monday 12 August, 5:15pm at the Indoor Centre at the Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct (CMC)

We welcome any past, returning and new players to come along and see what White Hills CC has to offer in season 24/25!

🔴Fortune makes four for Demons⚫️
Where else would you rather be this summer than at White Hills it seems as we welcome Josh Ansell to Scott Street for season 24/25!

Josh is a big, fast, opening bowler who is sure to have batsman ducking and swaying with the new pill.

Josh comes to us having spent least season alongside fellow recruit Jacob Beattie at Rovers United Bruck CC. Josh compiled a very impressive season taking 24 wickets at 17.71 and amassing over 200 runs. Josh also snared 5/20 in the semi-final!

We cant wait to see Josh steaming in this season!

🔴White Hills all Welsh-ed Up⚫️

‘Another one!’- DJ Khaled

Wiser words rarely said as we lock away and announce our third signing for season 24/25!

We welcome Kyle Welsh to demon land for the season ahead. Kyle is an aggressive wicket-keeper batsman who boasts an impressive resume with the bat. Last season Kyle amassed 742 runs at a healthy average of 37.10 with a highest score of 116. He doesn’t mind finding the fence either with a 100 boundaries and 16 sixes!

We can’t wait to see him dismantle opposition bowling attacks this summer!

🔴Marshall makes his way to Scott Street⚫️

We said there was more and who are we to keep you waiting any longer? 🤷‍♂️

Join us as we welcome Jake Marshall to the red and black for season 24/25!

Jake is a tall, fast opening bowler from Warmsworth Cricket Club where he is there leading wicket taker thus far with 23 @ 18 a piece! 😮

We can’t wait to see him send down the leather Kookaburra this summer!

🔴BEATTIE THE DEMON⚫️
Here it is. The first of many.
Recruit number one for season 24/25!

We are stoked to welcome Jacob Beattie to Scott Street. Jacob is a tall fast bowler, middle order batsman and all-round genuine good bloke!

No stranger to the red and black having played some T20s game last season and a regular at trainings during the week, we are keen to see Jacob send the off peg cartwheeling of opposition batsmen.

With career average of over 22 with the bat and 15 with the ball, with best figures of 6/15, coaches Schultz and Bowles have locked away a key piece of the puzzle for season 24/25!

As always… Go Hillies! 🔴⚫️

2024 Annual General Meeting

The 2024 AGM will be held Wednesday 3 July 2024 from 6:30pm at The Lake View Hotel for dinner, with a 7pm meeting start time.

All members and supporters are welcome.

Kids already talking about cricket? Check out the school holiday program below!

Searching for something safe, active and engaging for your kids these July school holidays?

The Melbourne Renegades offer a range of fully supervised School Holiday programs tailored to suit your little cricketer.

We have programs tailored for kids aged between 7-17.

Secure your spot: https://www.melbournerenegades.com.au/holidayprograms

Huge congratulations to the very talented Maeve Caine in her selection in the U15 Girls Northern Rivers Squad. Well deserved Maeve!🔴⚫

Congratulations Gus! Well deserved!
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🔴⚫️ Weekend Wrap🔴⚫️
‘Spin to win and tons a plenty sees another Demon Day’

Saturday saw round 3 draw to a close with the Thirds, Seconds and First XI all recording big wins.

Our Third XI did the job on day one with the ball in hand, bowling Golden Square out for 86. All bowlers got in on the action, James Fearn taking 3/7 and Lucas ‘Ricey’ Rice claiming his first senior wicket the standouts! Our batting innings got off to a shaky start, losing two wickets before the close of play on day one. Enter Ben Drechsler (87*) and Mitch Davey (25), who combined for a match-winning partnership on day two to secure the six points.

Our Second XI chased 202 to take the six points against Sandhurst. Nick Wallace continued his good form with 65, including 11 boundaries. But it was Ollie Geary who belted a matching winning century of 123 off 90 deliveries, including 12 fours and 6 sixes. Earlier on day one, it was Nick Lowes who did the damage with the ball in hand taking 4/48 off his 17 overs.

Our First XI had a big win, with a strong all-round performance with bat and ball. On day one, it was captain Brayden Stepien who did the damage as he carved 158 off 189 deliveries with 18 fours and 3 sixes. He was partnered well by Caleb Barras (30). Rhys Irwin also cashed in late to be 58* off 57 balls. Day two saw our English import, Max Shepherd, put on a clinic with the ball. Max finished the day with 18 overs, 13 maidens, 2/11 as our A grade cruised to a 192-run win.

Our Women’s First XI's last two games see them with a record of 2-2 after four games. A strong win in round three saw Letesha Bawden continue her strong form with 63 off 61 deliveries including 9 boundaries. Layla O’Brien stared with the ball taking 3/4 to see us home by 43 runs. Round 4 saw us go down to Bendigo by 9 wickets.

Ovee Bhuyan was on fire for our Fourth XI as they went down to Maiden Gully in their latest game. 3/40 with the ball and 68 with the bat wasn't enough to see them over the line.

Next round sees us take on Kangaroo Flat. Firsts are at home, Seconds at Dower Park and our Thirds face Eaglehawk at home.

Goodluck to sponsor Toby Lake of Lake Racing as he looks to be first past the post in the Bendigo Cup 🏇

Lake chases hometown cup day win Champion jockey Oliver sticks with Volpe Risorsa.

🔴Sunday Wrap⚫
‘A Demon Day and a Deserving Hundred to a Devoted Demon’

Four wins in all four senior grades is exactly what the doctor ordered after a tough start in round one.

Our Third XI cruised to victory after a classy 83 from Nick Wallace and solid contributions from Jack Maher 32* and Pat ‘President’ Egan 33. A successful run chase was made possible with a strong day one with the ball. New recruit, James Fern, starring with the ball taking 4/29.

The Second XI were chasing outright points on day two after a blistering Xav Dunham 70 late on day one secured first innings points. His knock included 8 fours and 2 sixers and came in just 58 balls. Earlier, Second XI debutant, Harshil Arora took 3/21 and was partnered by Nick Lowes with 4/14. An outright win wasn't meant to be as Huntly batted out the day to finish 7/149.

A match-winning ton, to life-long demon Rhys Irwin, was the highlight as our First XI took home 6 points yesterday. With the game in the balance coming in at 4/90, Rhys pulled on 21 boundaries and a six on his way to 111. A fine, hard-fought knock at the top of the order to Ben Irvine, 74, with 14 boundaries of his own, saw his team over the line. Earlier, on day one, English recruit Max Shepherd was the leading wicket-taker with 3/26, supported by young gun Angus Obrien 2/18.

Our Women’s First XI got their first win of the season against Strathdale earlier today. A brilliant 60* off 64 deliveries from Jessy Matthews which included 10 boundaries saw us finish with 5/139. A bowling clinic from skipper, Letesha Bawden, saw her finish with 3/11, continuing her strong start to the year after posting a 50 at the top of the order in round one.

Well done to all who donned the red and black over the weekend!

Congratulations to our very own leg-spinning sensation Angus O’Brien on being selected for the U16 Dowling Shield side for Greenvale! Awesome achievement and reward for an incredibly hard-working Demon 🔴⚫️

🔴ROUND ONE WRAP⚫
After a strong day one for our First and Second XI, day 2 proved a little more of a challenge with all senior grades going down to BUCCS.
A strong debut performance from ‘Nales’ as he had the ball on a string on his way to 4/24 including 11 maidens! Congratulations also to Max Shepherd and Thomas Piazza on making their First XI debuts.
The Second XI had a strong day with the bat on day one to post 225 but it wasn't enough as BUCCS chased it down with plenty to spare. Our Third XI kicked off their season with a one-day game. It saw the return of Nick Wallace who put on a clinic with bat and ball. His efforts weren't quite enough as we went down by 17 runs. Our Fourth XI were brave in defeat. A blistering 46 off 49, including 8 boundaries, by Baylee Murley was the highlight.
A big week on the track as we look to bounce back against Huntly in Round 2!

The weather is looking picture perfect to get down and support the Dees as our women’s team kicks off their 23/24 season this Sunday too!
📷- Michael Nalesnyik/ Team of the Week

POSTPONED!
Unfortunately, due to the weather we will postpone our season launch until next Thursday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Don't forget our SEASON LAUNCH tonight!
All junior and senior players welcome! 🔴⚫

Don't forget our SEASON LAUNCH tonight!
All junior and senior players welcome! 🔴⚫

We would like to welcome and thank Lake Racing for coming on board to support the club this year.

If you're interested in getting into Race Horse ownership, get in touch with Toby and the team!

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🚨It’s not too late!🚨
Sign up to our Junior Blast Competitions for the upcoming season 🔴⚫

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🔴SEASON LAUNCH⚫

Under 18 Players Required!

We are seeking a couple more under 18 players to join our team this season. To register simply head to https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/9d81da

We are excited to announce that Riley Fitzpatrick will be coaching the side this year along with Jack Bourke.

If you're looking to have some fun while playing some cricket then don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Training is Thursday night from 5:15pm

PlayHQ

🔴Training Schedule below⚫️

Want to play cricket this summer?👍
Not sure where to start? 🤔
Come along to our women’s team training on Thursday nights 5:30-7 pm! 💪

All ability levels are welcome and all players receive their playing shirt free! With high-level coaching and low playing fees, why not become a White Hills Demon today? 🔴⚫️

🔴REMINDER⚫
The season is fast approaching! Please sign up to PlayHQ. All players will need to be registered through PlayHQ before round 1 to play.

Don't forget to link your MyCricket profile to ensure all your stats come across.

Any concerns please send us a message!

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🚨ORDERS CLOSE TONIGHT🚨
You asked and the team at Breach Apparel delivered!
This is your last chance to order your WHCC rugby jumper!
Order tonight or miss out!

Perfect day for a practice match as we take on Preston out at Bagshot.

Huge thanks to Bagshot Cricket Club for the facilities

Missed our Junior Registration night? Don't worry, it's not too late to sign up!
Simply scan the QR code and register today! 🔴⚫
If you'd like more information please don't hesitate to send us a message 😊

One of our many great sponsors is hiring! Become part of the Breach Apparel team today!

We're looking to further expand our manufacturing team! 🔥

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