Moreton Girls Batting for Place at Lords

Moreton Hall U13s Cricket Team is celebrating having been awarded group winners in the North Shropshire qualifier for the prestigious Lady Taverners Indoor Cricket competition.

Moreton Hall students competed against local schools and colleges including Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh and Thomas Adams, which took place at Oswestry School

Impressive batting was witnessed from team members Isla McDonald-O`Brien and Catherine Moreton Willets and smart wicket keeping from Issy Harpin. Imogen Ward and Mimie Griffiths displayed accurate bowling and strong fielding across the team contributed to the success victory on the day.

Alison McDonald, Director of Sport at Moreton Hall, said, “The team worked hard to defend their position during the competition and we are now delighted to qualify to the next stage in the county finals in March at Shrewsbury Sports Village.”

“The girls have their sights set on attending the finals of the Lady Taverners cricket competition at Lords and this recent success takes them one step closer to their dream.”