The Northwood u-15A cricket team embarked on a challenging and rewarding September holiday tour at the Sommerville Cricket Festival hosted by Pretoria Boys High School. Facing four quality opponents, the boys gained invaluable experience and showcased individual brilliance despite tough results.

Match Highlights

• vs St Albans (Draw): Northwood 229 (Farquharson 113, Thompson 39); St Albans 264/8.
• vs St Stithians (Draw): St Stithians 272/7 (van der Walt 4/86, Wimble 3/76); Northwood 147 (Nicholson 41).
• vs Paul Roos (Lost by 3 wickets): Northwood 262 (Farquharson 105, Thompson 45); Paul Roos 267/7 (Nicholson 3/42).
• vs Pretoria Boys High (Lost): Northwood 92/7; PBHS 94/3.

Standout Performances

• Connor Farquharson: Two centuries (113 & 105) in four innings, cementing his reputation as a rising batting talent.
• Connor Thompson: Consistent contributions with scores of 39 and 45.
• Blake Nicholson: Top score of 41 and bowling figures of 3/42.
• Lian van der Walt & Benji Wimble: Key breakthroughs against St Stithians.

Growth Through Challenge

Although the tour concluded with hwo draws and two losses, the U15A side gained vital exposure to high‑level competition. The festival underscored the team’s resilience and highlighted individual excellence, particularly Farquharson’s prolific run‑scoring.

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