PORT City Magpies have become the the first team to win the event back to back, with victory on Sunday in the 19th staging of the BDM Construction Beechwood Cricket 7's, defeating a courageous BDM in the final played at Beechwood Oval.
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Magpies earned the right to play in the final with strong wins against Wauchope RSL and Comboyne, while BDM had a solid win over Camden Haven before a nail-biting win against the Barbarians. Batting first in the final, BDM could only amass 94 runs, with Magpies' fielding a standout and a superb two overs by Kyle Bray, 4/16, enabling the defending champions to restrict the home side.
In reply the 'Pies lost two early wickets, but a game-clinching partnership between Bray, 53no, and B J Sneider guided them home. A great win from the Port team as they worked together at times to save themselves from some sticky situations.
Other events on the day saw a first-ever dead heat in the 100 metre sprint, where Kade Fenns (Port City) and Beechwood's Jeremy Madden couldn't be separated, while Wauchope's Andrew Murrell took out the longest throw with a 106 metre effort. Tim Harris took out the nearest to pin.
A great day was had by all and the club would like to thank all the sponsors and supporters for their support.
Other results were:
Judy Fowler player of the tournament - Kyle Bray.
Brett Border Memorial most inspirational junior - Blake Hudson.
Best batter - Kyle Bray 130 runs.
Best bowler - Kyle Bray 4/48.
Best catch - Josh Hyde.
100 metre sprint - Kade Fenns and Jeremy Madden.
Longest throw - Andrew Murrell.
Nearest to pin - Tim Harris.
