Henry Pisasale and Jake Wharton were joint award winners in the under-13s.
The under-13 Deni Rhinos travelled to Finley High School last Friday to meet Katamatite.
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It was an eagerly anticipated match-up against a side not previously faced due to inclement weather.
The Rhinos won the toss and chose to bowl first, and Katamatite started the match well with both opening batsmen retiring not out.
The Rhinos’ opening bowling partnership of Henry Pisasale and Ned Wettenhall had an exceptional night with the ball, containing the Katamatite team well with figures of 0/9 after four overs for Ned and 1/11 after four overs for Henry.
Daniel Burn was also extremely economical with the figures of 1/6 after four overs.
Wickets for Oliver Bull and Jake Wharton ensured Katamatite’s innings stalled.
Economical bowling from George Marshall, Jacob Holschier, George Bull and Thomas Marshall also kept Katamatite to 50 runs.
The Rhinos followed up the bowling with steady batting on a tricky pitch.
Daniel Burn contributing to the under-12s' convincing defeat of Tocumwal.
Several players ended their innings not out, the highlights being Red Ricon’s boundary (the only one from either team) and season-best batting performances from Jake Wharton, Jacob Holschier and Henry Pisasale.
The Rhinos reached 51 runs in 15 overs, their best win of the season.
The Wired coaching award was shared by two players - Henry Pisasale and Jake Wharton.
Jacob Holschier also received a mention for his much-improved performance.
Tonight, the under-13s play at Deni Memorial Park against Nathalia from 5pm.
All are welcome to come along and support the young Rhinos.
The under-13s celebrate their win.
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The under-12 Deni Rhinos travelled to Tocumwal on February 2 for the first match back after the school holiday break.
Ben Macdonald was the captain, winning the toss and electing to bowl.
Will Crossley bowled with exceptional accuracy, taking three wickets, and Charlie Eastman bowled three overs for zero runs and took one wicket.
Ben Macdonald and Charlie Tremble both did a great job with the gloves, sharing responsibilities for wicket keeping.
The under-12s side (back, from left) James Armytage, Charlie Tremble, Zach Germano, Ben McDonald, William Crossley and Jack Brown; (front) Mitchell Burn, George Pisasale and Charlie Eastman.
The Rhinos kept Tocumwal to 55 runs.
Zac Germano and Charlie Eastman opened the batting for the young Rhinos, but James Armytage and Ben Macdonald were the top scorers. James made 16 runs and Ben 11.
The side was topped up this week with two young guns in George Pisasale and Mitchell Burn, who both put in great batting and bowling performances for the team.
The Rhinos finished with a total score of 115 runs, taking out a convincing win.
The Wired coaching award voucher went to captain Ben Macdonald.
The under-12s play their final match for the season at Memorial Park on Friday, February 23 from 5pm. Spectators would be welcome.
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