Junior Match Reports 8th May 2025

Under 11s Win a Thriller – Back-to-Back Victories!

Haxey: 264 for 2 (Nett 248)Barton: 286 for 4 (Nett 254)

Wednesday evening saw the Under 11s take the long trip to Haxey on a cold and blustery night. Skipper George won the toss and wisely chose to bowl first, making the most of the slightly warmer early innings conditions.

The Haxey batters were disciplined and resilient, facing some excellent pace bowling from George (3 overs for 5), Will (3 for 1), Joe B (2 for 5), and Jack (2 for 7). Breakthroughs came courtesy of Joe B and Jack, each picking up a wicket. One of the highlights was Joe B’s superb catch behind the stumps off a rising delivery from Jack—real commitment! Both wicketkeepers, Jack and Joe B, were once again outstanding with the gloves.

In reply, Haxey bowled with control and made Barton work for every run. Will and Jack opened confidently, taking the score to 208. Next up, Lucy and Lowan added a crucial +18, lifting us to 226 at the halfway mark. Then came Joe T and Bailey, who dug in against some quality bowling to edge Barton up to 234. Finally, it was left to skipper George and “Boom Boom” Joe B to bring it home.

With Haxey saving their best bowlers for the last pair, the pressure was on—but our final duo didn’t disappoint. George and Joe B showed intent, positivity, and fearless running between the wickets. Joe smashed 14 runs, George added 12, and the Barton fans—huddled in coats, hats, gloves, and blankets—erupted in celebration as the team sealed a thrilling win!

That makes it 5 wins from 5 for the Barton juniors—an incredible start to the season. Next up, a home clash with App Frod on May 20th.

Brilliant stuff, team—keep the momentum going! 🏏🔥

Under 13s Triumph in Derby Day Battle at Alkborough!

Barton: 273 for 1 (Nett 265)Alkborough: 308 for 7 (Nett 252)

Tuesday night brought a local derby as the U13s travelled to Alkborough—and what a contest it turned out to be!

Alkborough won the toss and sent Barton in to bat. Openers Harvey (14 not out) and Malachy got the innings off to a flying start, with Harvey crashing three boundaries. Skipper Lily and debutant Alfie kept the scoreboard ticking with excellent running. Elliot and Sam C continued the momentum before handing things over to Megan and debutant Jasper.

Megan was in dazzling form, smashing 19 not out off just 11 balls, including three boundaries. Jasper chipped in with a four of his own, and Barton closed on a very competitive 265.

In reply, Alkborough came out swinging, with opener Cooper playing some powerful shots. But Barton struck regularly to keep them in check. Star of the night Harvey added to his impressive batting with 4 wickets for just 8 runs, a sharp catch, and a pinpoint direct-hit run-out—an all-round masterclass!

Debutants Jasper (1 for 12) and Alfie (1 for 14) also chipped in with key wickets. With Alkborough needing 9 from the final over, Harvey returned to bowl a nerveless final six balls—conceding just 3 runs and grabbing his fourth wicket to seal the win!

Special mention to captain Lily, who kept calmly behind the stumps and pulled off a smart stumping off Jasper’s bowling.

Outstanding team effort—on to the next one as Haxey visit Marsh Lane!

Under 16s Start Title Defence in Style!

April 30, 2025Barton: 124 for 2Scunthorpe Town: 88 for 3

The Under 16s kicked off their 2025 campaign at home with a strong win over Scunthorpe Town as they began their quest to retain the league title.

Batting first after winning the toss, Sam P wasted no time getting going, blazing 37 off 30 balls and hitting shots all around Marsh Lane. Lydia supported brilliantly with three classy boundaries in her 15, and then Joe exploded with 37 from just 15 balls to push the total past 120. Megan and Lily saw things through to post a commanding 124 for 2.

Scunthorpe never quite found their rhythm in reply. Barton’s bowlers gave little away, restricting the visitors to 88 for 3. Wickets were shared between Olly, Luke, and Harvey, while debutant Sam C impressed with pinpoint accuracy in his three-over spell.

A perfect start to the season—next up: a home match against Broughton.

Back-to-Back Wins for the Reigning Champions!

May 7, 2025Barton: 121 for 2Broughton: 74 for 8

Broughton visited Marsh Lane for the second league game of the season—and they faced a tough challenge against a red-hot Barton side.

After losing the toss and being put in, Barton’s batters put on a show. Sam P smashed an unbeaten 37 from 22 balls, hammering 6 fours and a towering six. Lydia followed with a classy 25 not out (3 fours), and Joe was in destructive form, racing to 36 not out with 5 boundaries and a six to cap off a commanding 121-run total.

The bowlers then picked up where they left off. Joe (1 for 8) and Olly (1 for 6) grabbed early wickets to set the tone. On debut, Malachy impressed with 2 for 12, before spinners Megan (1 for 8) and skipper Benno (2 for 4) wrapped things up in style as Broughton finished on 74 for 8.

Another superb all-round performance and a 100% record to start the title defence. Let’s keep this rolling!