March 3, 2023
South Burnett junior cricketers turned out in pink last weekend to support a very special cause.
The teams were playing to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation, which supports breast care nurse Sue Cox in the South Burnett.
Sue assists women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer during their treatment and recovery afterwards.
There were also prizes awarded for the best pink outfits – for players and supporters!
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SBCA Junior Cricket
- Stage 1 – Nanango (6/107) def. Kingaroy Little Butchers (6/93)
Kingaroy innings: Fraser (14), Darby (15); Gabe (3/5) and Xander (1/1)
Nanango innings: Julian (39), Paddy (15); Sebastian (1/2) and Natalie (1/2)
- Stage 2 – Kingaroy Westlink / Pineview (1/102) def. Nanango (5/71) by 31 runs
Kingaroy innings: Max (16 not out), Braxton (11 not out); Adisyn (0/1) and Beau (0/4)
Nanango innings: Codi (9), Beau (6); Braxton (1/2) and Ben P. (1/7)
- Stage 3 – Kingaroy (6/165) defeated Nanango (8/136) by 47 runs
Kingaroy innings: Jayden Prendergast (48 not out), Darcy Harmsworth (28 not out); Josie Black (2/23) and M. Smith (2/16)
Nanango innings: Rory O’Connor (35 not out), H. Donohue (22 not out); Jamie Sherwell (3/11) and Jeramiah Litzow (2/12)
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SBCA Senior Cricket
At the end of the regular season, Tingoora Vikings and Murgon were separated by just one point at the top of the ladder.
This followed a final round win to Murgon and a surprise loss by Tingoora.
Tingoora and Murgon will now face off in the Major Semi-Final on Saturday at Tingoora, with the winner going through to the Grand Final on March 18.
The loser will play the winner of the Minor-Semi Final in the Preliminary Final next week.
The sudden-death Minor Semi-Final, to be played at Lyle Vidler Oval, will see Wooroolin Warriors take on Nanango Purple.
Last Saturday’s results:
- Murgon (6/199) def. Wondai (185 all out) by 14 runs at Wondai Cricket Ground
- Nanango Purple (1/81) def. Tingoora Vikings (79 all out) by nine wickets at Alan Downie Sportsfields, Nanango
- Wooroolin Warriors (6/194) def. Nanango Yellow (137 all out) by six wickets at Kingaroy State School
- Kingaroy Services Orange (6/288) def. Kingaroy Services Blue (5/284) by four runs at Taabinga State School
| SBCA 40-Over Competition Table – Final | |||||
| TEAM | PLAYED | WIN | LOSS | DRAW | POINTS |
| Tingoora Vikings | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
| Murgon | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| Wooroolin Warriors | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 36 |
| Nanango Purple | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 33 |
| Wondai | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 29 |
| Nanango Yellow | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 26 |
| Kingaroy Services Orange | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 25 |
| Kingaroy Services Blue | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 21 |
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Gympie A Grade
Murgon Crusaders defeated Wooroolin Warriors by five wickets on Day 2 of their Round 4 Gympie A Grade Two-Day local derby played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Murgon won the toss and sent Warriors into bat.
Murgon had a century lead at the end of the first day with Warriors all out for 121 at the end of their first innings, and Murgon all out for 221.
Wooroolin had a stronger Day 2, with Hayden Wieck scoring a useful 62 runs.
Warriors declared at 9/190 setting a modest target for Murgon of 91 runs for victory.
Crusaders passed the target in the 21st over for the loss of five wickets.
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This Week’s Games
SATURDAY
SBCA Junior Competition – Games start at 8:00am
- Stage 1 – Kingaroy Little Butchers v Nanango at River Road ground in Kingaroy
- Stage 2 – Kingaroy Wamuran Timbers v Nanango at Taabinga State School
- Stage 3 – Kingaroy v Nanango at Kingaroy State School
SBCA Senior Competition – Semi-Finals start at 12:30pm
- Major Semi-Final – Tingoora Vikings v Murgon at Tingoora Sportsground
- Minor Semi-Final – Wooroolin Warriors v Nanango Purple at Lyle Vidler Oval, Kingaroy
Gympie A Grade Two-Day Competition (last round)
- Wooroolin Warriors v Gympie Colts at Jack Ison Oval, Gympie – Day 1 of Round 5
- Murgon Crusaders have a bye
SUNDAY
Wide Bay Intercity Challenge Final
- Under 16s – Bundaberg v South Burnett at Salter Oval, Bundaberg
