Around the Grounds
The headline act was the u17 Noosa District team smashing their way into the grand final chasing 162 with ease, on the back of a Riley Woolmer five for (5-27) and Rory Ramsden 89* off 74. ND will now face Glasshouse in the Grand Final next Sunday morning at Read Park. First Grade restricted Nambour to 174 led by a Michael Eckard five for (5-520 and are 2 for 45 in reply. Second Grade are in a fight needing to win to make finals with Caboolture recovering to be 6/210. Third Grade struggled to post a defendable score only managing 117 but fought back with the ball taking an early Coolum wicket. Sixes needing at least a draw to make finals bowled incredibly to restrict Palmwoods to 133 with Dave Lyons taking 5-35 and are ten runs behind in response.
First Grade vs Nambour
The First Grade team travelled to Nambour for the final game of the regular season. Nambour won the toss and chose to bat on what appeared to be a good pitch. Tom Stewart got the team off to a great start, dismissing Nambour gun Steve Ledger with the second ball of the day. From there, Tewantin continued to control the flow of runs while not quite having the wicket taking impact.
Then Captain Eckard stood up, bowling with discipline to claim 5 wickets for 52 runs off 25 overs, including three caught behinds, a stumping, and a catch at short leg. His efforts helped restrict Nambour to a manageable total, 174. Despite a short boundary, all the bowlers were disciplined and kept the scoring rate low, everyone going around 2 runs an over or less.
After a long day in the field, the team had 12 overs to bat, and the opening partnership of Samuel Dennien (27) and Samadhi Baker (18) got off to a great start. The team being 0/45 after 10.5 overs, but both openers fell in quick succession, leaving Tewantin at 2/45 at stumps. With some solid batting still to come, weather permitting Noosa will be confident of chasing down Nambour’s total and finishing the season on a high.
Second Grade vs Caboolture
In their final home-and-away game of the season, Noosa’s Second Grade team faced Caboolture in a must-win encounter to stay ahead in the standings and make the finals. Tewantin Noosa won the toss and chose to bowl, taking advantage of the overcast conditions. Riley Woolmer made an immediate impact, removing Caboolture’s captain with the first ball of the match. Tyron, Josh, and Corey all took wickets early to reduce Caboolture to 4/34.
However, Caboolture fought back, building a couple of important partnerships. A dropped catch in the slips at 4/50 proved costly as Caboolture’s middle order took control of the match. Tewantin Noosa fought back, but after reaching 6/174, they were left to toil for the final wickets. Despite some excellent bowling, the Caboolture lower order managed to find the boundary a few times, and the day ended with Caboolture at 6/210.
Tewantin Noosa now faces a big challenge on day two, needing to take early wickets to restrict Caboolture’s progress and create a chance to win. With the weather still looming, a victory is crucial to secure their place in the semi-finals.
Third Grade vs Coolum
Tewantin Noosa’s 3rd Grade team faced Coolum at Marcoola, a venue that proved challenging even with its Astroturf pitch. Noosa lost the toss and was sent into bat, but they struggled early on. A 35-run opening partnership was followed by a collapse, with the team slumping to 6/74. The team’s middle order couldn’t build any significant partnerships, and Tewantin Noosa was eventually dismissed for 112 runs.
However, Tewantin’s bowlers did not give up and fought hard to get back into the match. Riley Carroll and Brandon Henderson bowled with great discipline, consistently creating chances. A late bowling change saw Richard Lee take a key wicket in the final over of the day, with Coolum’s batsman caught in the slips. Coolum ended the day at 1/10, with Tewantin Noosa’s bowlers in good spirits despite the low total.
The weather forecast will play a significant role in the second half of the match, but the team will look to build on their strong start in the field and put Coolum under pressure when they resume batting. With a bit of luck and determination, Tewantin could make a game of it in the coming week.
Sixth Grade vs Palmwoods Black
The Sixes were in a do-or-die situation, needing at least a draw to progress to the semi-finals. Palmwoods Black won the toss and elected to bat, and Jayke Carlile made an immediate impact with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 26. His disciplined bowling, combined with strong fielding, reduced Palmwoods to 3/33. David Lyons then took over, finishing with 5/35, including a critical spell that broke Palmwoods’ resistance. Cooper Withers chipped in with 2 wickets, and Palmwoods was eventually bowled out for 133 in just 34.3 overs.
Chasing 134 in 42 overs, Tewantin Noosa’s response was steady despite constant rain interruptions. Dante Cox and Jayke Carlile were the standout contributors with the bat. Cox played a patient 38 off 71 balls, while Carlile added a quick 32 off 38 balls. Their partnership saw Tewantin Noosa reach 5/123 at the close of play. With the weather still a potential factor, Tewantin Noosa is in a good position to chase down the target and secure a vital win to advance to the finals.
Noosa District U17 Semi-final at Read Park vs Caloundra
Noosa District (ND) has booked their spot in the U17 Grand Final after an impressive semi-final performance against Caloundra. Caloundra won the toss and elected to bat, but ND’s bowlers, particularly Riley Woolmer, struck early. Woolmer claimed 2 wickets in 2 balls, putting Caloundra on the back foot. Though Caloundra steadied the ship with a solid partnership, ND’s bowlers continued to apply pressure. Woolmer finished with a stunning 5/27, and Aedan Mayo and Jackson Holland took 2 wickets apiece. With Caloundra bowled out for 161, ND was set a target of 162.
Rain delays led to a delayed start to ND’s chase, but once play resumed, Aedan Mayo and Rory Ramsden put on a patient partnership, guiding the team through the early stages. After three quick wickets, ND was 3/40, but Ramsden and Mayo took control, slowly edging closer to the target. In a brilliant display, Ramsden (89* off 74 balls, 11 fours, 3 sixes) and Mayo (31*) put together an unbeaten 127-run partnership to seal the win. ND now faces Glasshouse in the Grand Final next Sunday at Read Park.
