Cricket chase for Umina Beach

The Umina Beach Public School cricket team played Point Clare Public School in the second round of the PSSA State Knockout competition at Adcock Park, Gosford on Thursday, May 5.

Umina Beach Public School won the toss and elected to bowl.

The team bowled consistently without taking many wickets but keeping the total to 88.

A steady opening batting partnership got Umina's run chase off to a solid start.

The Umina boys continued to make good progress chasing down the total of 88 and it came right down to the last over.

They needed nine runs from six deliveries but, unfortunately, finished three runs short on 85.

Newsletter, 10 May 2016

Lyn Davis, Umina Beach Public School