Royals remain undefeated in under-17s competition after dominant win over second-placed Manypeaks

Royals’ bright start in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association under-17s competition continued against the second-placed Manypeaks on Saturday. Half-centuries from Lions bats-men Ryley Valli and Jack Robertson helped their side record a comfortable 74-run victory in round three. Batting first, the Lions posted a score of 6-241 off 45 overs as Valli retired on 54 not out and Robertson whacked 53 from 25 balls before also retiring not out. Angus Thompson was the first man to be removed for 41 with his side at 1-125 after Valli retired. Lorcan McNamara and Robertson opened up their shoulders and started scoring boundaries frequently. They put on 73 together before McNamara was caught for 38. Peaks tried to stop the run flow and provided a great fight back, taking 5-24 including McNamara, but the Lions were still able to post a match-winning score. Corbin Keen-Ferguson took 2-25 to be Peaks’ only multiple wicket taker. In reply Peaks were in early trouble falling to 6-62 before Jonte Eastough and Mitchell Rowling dug deep. The pair put together an 81-run partnership to get Peaks to 7-143 when Eastough was dismissed for 32. Peaks finished their innings on 9-167 with Rowling unbeaten on 62. Teague Valli took 2-9 off five overs for the Lions. The other fixture between Railways and Denmark in Denmark was abandoned due to persistent rain fall.