On a windy day, Jerilderie won the toss and elected to field.
Wickets were hard to come by in the early stages, but Evan Lawton snapped up the three top order batsmen in a best of the bowlers display.
The Cobram batsmen had their way with Jerilderie ticking the score over until the last five overs where they put the foot down, reaching 182 with Rocco Anastasio on 56 not out.
When it was Jerilderie’s turn to bat, the only joy was the bar being opened as wickets fell at a quick rate.
Travis Lawton watched them come and go as he remained on 34 not out at the end of the innings, with Jerilderie only making 71 in 26 overs.
The Dees will make the long trip to Nathalia this Saturday for a tough clash there.
Under 11s
In scorching conditions at Strathmerton on Thursday afternoon, the Jerilderie under-11 cricket team showed outstanding resilience and teamwork from the first over.
Despite the heat, the players supported one another brilliantly, creating a great spirit across the entire match.
The Jerilderie innings was set up with fantastic batting from Dominic Gurciullo, who timed the ball beautifully, and Wilbur McGuiness, who played with confidence and control.
Harry Rorato also impressed everyone with his excellent technique, showing maturity well beyond his age.
Their efforts were backed up by Franky Bryce, who also contributed strongly with the bat.
With the ball in hand, Jerilderie continued to shine.
Charlie Harvey bowled superbly, keeping it tight, while Franky Bryce again stepped up with another great all-round contribution.
Tyson Hercus delivered a standout performance too, bowling with precision and backing it up with sharp catching and strong batting, earning him one of the awards for the day.
In the field, Jobe Marshall produced an awesome catch.
Behind the stumps, both Koa Billing and Lara Hercus were outstanding, keeping brilliantly in the hot conditions and taking some excellent catches.
Their efforts kept the energy high when it could have easily dropped in the heat.
A highlight was the leadership and encouragement shown by Aibel Sojo, who not only played an excellent all-round game but continually supported his teammates from start to finish, earning him a well-deserved award.
Special thanks go to Ryder Billing, who fielded tirelessly and backed his teammates all game.
It was a true team performance, made even better by the parents who braved the heat and kept spirits high, icy poles and all.
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