Westmeadows continues to build momentum in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition.
Sitting on top of the ladder with one loss, the Warriors are proving to be one of the teams to beat this season.
Captain De’arne Devereux said while it had been a little frustrating with the weather this season, it had been a good year.
“It was really good to get out there on Sunday and play a match for once,” she said.
“It has been raining but it’s been a lot more positive after Christmas. We had a couple of games last week.
“It’s my first season as captain and it’s been a positive experience so far.
“There’s so much support from the club, the committee and the playing group.
“My focus has been on the playing group and making sure everyone is happy and gets opportunities.”
It’s been a busy period for the Warriors.
The Warriors played a catch up match on 22 January.
They lost to Maribyrnong Park St Mary’s.
Devereux said while they didn’t get the win, there was a really good atmosphere and something a bit different playing after work.
She said it was good for the families to get down and watch.
The Warriors backed it up 25 January against the combined Caroline-Burnside Springs side.
It was a game for the batters with both sides struggling to take wickets.
The combined Caroline-Burnside Springs side made 0-135 from its overs.
Skipper Carol Williamson finished 70 not out off 68 balls, while Tulip Sharma made a run a ball 49 not out.
Westmeadows’ openers then set about chasing down the runs.
They put on 94 for the first wicket.
The Warriors were able to keep going and hit the winning runs with one over remaining, finishing 1-139.
Danielle Linton, who was earlier the most economical with the ball for the Warriors, top scored with 62 not out, including nine fours.
Rachel Webb made 43.
Devereux said a move to synthetic wicket made it hard for the bowlers.
“We play in a turf competition but ended up playing on a synthetic pitch,” she said.
“It did make it easy for the girls but we were able to come away with the win. Danielle and Rachel, who has come from Melbourne Uni, are doing really great together.”
Devereux said this season they had a really mixture of players in the team,
There’s four juniors in the side along with a new player in her first season.
“They kept us on our toes,” she said.
The Warriors sit on top ahead of Aberfeldie and Maribyrnong Park St Marys, with all three teams on the same points.
The Warriors have played one less game but hope to get in a catch up game midweek to level that up.
“Hopefully the next few weeks we can stay up the top and hopefully get a few more wins on the board,” Devereux said.
“You always want to play home finals.”
The Warriors were due to face Coburg on Sunday, but Coburg forfeited.
