The Western Plains Outlaws saved some of their best for last at the Cricket NSW Youth Championships Thunder Pool carnival.
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The under 14s side scored a dominant win over Murrumbidgee at Lady Cutler 3 on Thursday to round out a hugely successful carnival in the Dubbo region.
The Outlaws posted 174 in Thursday's match after winning the toss, with Cooper Giddings' 46 from 34 balls and Ewan Moody's 42 setting up the total.
It had appeared at one point when the Outlaws were 2/74 they were in for a huge total but, as has been the case this week, the side suffered a batting collapse.
The total still proved to be enough though as Triston Ross and Joe Nicholson took two wickets each in an all-round bowling effort that kept Murrumbidgee from even reaching triple figures.
"It was a good end to the week," Outlaws coach Wes Giddings said.
"They probably had one of their best all-round weeks in the field, which was really good.
"We had some good partnerships but there was a still a good old collapse.
Thursday's win meant the under 14s side finished the week with three wins and three losses.
Outside of one heavy loss to CAW Murray on Thursday, the Outlaws under 14s had been competitive in each of their matches across the carnival.
RSL-Colts and Dubbo junior Cooper Giddings was one of the top batsmen across the entire under 14s carnival - finishing with 154 runs to his name - while Nicholson and Ridge performed well with the ball and Ross did a job as an all-rounder.
"We were in all the games but sometimes we just weren't doing those little one-percenters you need to win," Giddings added.
"But every kid got a bit of a bowl or a bat all the way through and that can be a battle, being competitive and getting everyone a go.
"But they're a good bunch who were a pleasure to coach. Hopefully some things have sunk in and hopefully they've really enjoyed the carnival and keep playing the game."
The under 13s Outlaws also won on Thursday, finishing a hugely successful week in a thrilling contest.
After performing well with the bat all week, the young Outlaws faltered on Thursday and could only manage 88.
However, that proved to be just enough as Murrumbidgee was bowled out for 87.
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Parkes' Harry Yelland was the star of the show, as had been the case for much of the week, and he took 6/18 from eight overs to help secure the hugely entertaining victory.
There was no such joy for the Western Plains under 15s, as they suffered a loss on Thursday.
Murrumbidgee posted 200 batting first at Lady Cutler 4 and while the Outlaws were well in the hunt at times during the chase they were ultimately bowled out for 134.
Harry Roscarel was a shining light in the chase and his 46 was the only Outlaws score above 11.
Parkes rising star Jack Milne had earlier taken 3/13 for the Outlaws under 15s.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
