Winning action is purely academic for Fire Birds
Teachers! Do you have what it takes?
A team comprising 13 Penryn College teachers want to challenge Lowveld schools to a game of action cricket.
The Fire Birds, sponsored by Penreach, is currently second on the men’s E-league log with 28 points. D&D tops the log with 33 points.
There are still 15 games remaining this season.
“We want to challenge all schools to get a school league going. It is a fun way to bond with your colleagues outside school,” said coach of the Fire Birds, Eric Grimaldi.
Last year Grimaldi travelled with the South African u/18 indoor cricket team that represented their country for Worlds in Australia.
Also read: Locals represent SA at World Cup in Australia
After four matches, the Fire Birds have only lost to Enigma Warriors (grading game) in what was a close game; 118-124.
Mike Doumanis is the team’s top bowler, with nine wickets. Grimaldi also knows his stuff with eight wickets.
Fire Birds’ top batsmen are Shawn Cross with 57 runs and Doumanis with 56.
Anyone interested? The Fire Birds will play their next game on Tuesday against Endecon, which is in third place with 21 points.
The team representing Penryn Fire Birds are Jason van Staden, Doumanis, Xolani Grootboom, Greg Assink, Chris Erasmus, Albert Pienaar, Cross, Grimaldi, Piet Booysen, Grant Nel, Mike Stone, Given Mashabane and John Richardson.
Results
Fire Birds 99 vs Hunters Extreme 76
Fire Birds 118 vs Enigma Warriors 124
Fire Birds 107 vs Palm Motors 72
Fire Birds 150 vs Misfits 91.
Statistics (last three games)
Average scored – 125
Average conceded – 95,67
Average points – 6
Biggest win – 150-91
Biggest loss – 118-124.
