Following their success in last year’s County Cup, the U15 cricket team represented Cheshire in the Lord’s Taverners Colts Trophy. This is arguably school cricket’s most prestigious event and, after a thrilling win over Sedbergh School, they have been crowned Northern Champions. The first round was away to Pocklington School (East Yorkshire winners) followed by a tight victory over Repton School at home.

The U15s made the long trip to Sedbergh and, after losing the toss, the opposition chose to bat. Despite Sedbergh’s reputation as a strong batting team, the King’s bowling attack put the hosts under great pressure and at one stage they were 83-5. Their final score of 168 was eminently achievable, but the large outfield meant that it would be a challenge. Worries were fortunately allayed after another fine opening partnership by Henry Makings (4ET), and Guy Dunbavand (4PN). Powerful batsman, James Hattersley (4EH), scored the winning runs for King’s to win by seven wickets, with three overs to spare.

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They will host Midland group winners, Denstone College, in the National semi-final; the game being provisionally arranged for this Friday.