Marais Viljoen’s U14A cricket stars crowned Easterns Premier League champions
With 21 victories from 22 matches, the Alberton school ended a near-perfect run by securing the coveted regional trophy.
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School’s U14A cricket team has plenty of reason to celebrate after claiming the Easterns Premier League title.
This follows an impressive 44-run victory over Kempton Park U14A.
The Alberton school’s young cricket stars sealed the win with a convincing performance, posting 156/7 in their allotted 20 overs before bowling Kempton Park out for 112 in 17.3 overs.
The U14A boys can now proudly claim the title of the best U14A team in Easterns, having recorded a 94.1% win rate throughout the campaign.
Their season statistics speak for themselves, with 21 victories from 22 matches and just one defeat.
Several players also made valuable contributions with both bat and ball during their latest triumph.
Star performers
Ruvan Graham led the batting charge, scoring an impressive 72 runs off just 37 balls, while Yaqeen Lagardien added a valuable 40 runs from 35 deliveries.
With the ball, Lihan van Rooyen claimed two wickets for 17 runs, while Shreyan Naicker delivered an impressive spell, taking three wickets for 23 runs.
The school praised their outstanding achievement and celebrated the spirit behind the team’s success.
“Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork are a testament to the Blue Machine spirit,” the school stated.
