The Tenterfield High School girls' open cricket team played a 40 over game against Glen Innes High School at Shirley Park on Monday, September 23.
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The visiting Glen Innes won the toss and elected to bowl.
After their 40 overs the Tenterfield girls had scored a total of 4-213.
Well done to Ella Wishart who scored her first 50, retiring on 57 not out which included 11 fours.
All top order batters performed well with Grace Butler 15 not out; Bonnie Zappa 10 not out; Zali Richards 11 not out and Amelia Wishart 11.
In reply Glen Innes were 6-146 at the end of their 40 overs, with Hayley Carpenter taking two wickets, and Renee Jenkins, Amelia Wishart and Ella Wishart one wicket each.
Special mention should be made of Shania Campbell's excellent glove work as wicket keeper.
Many thanks to Jim Bennett and Darrell Pacey who volunteered their time to umpire the game and Terry Kneipp for his dedicated scoring.
The Tenterfield girls should be commended for their great team spirit and sportsmanship.
The girls now progress to round two in the northwest high school girls knockout cricket competition to play a team and venue yet to be decided.
