Nelson Bay Cricket Club’s B1 side had a solid win over Warners Bay at Salamander Oval on Saturday and are still in the mix for semi final spot.
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The Bay chased down Warners Bay to score 5-143 with five overs to spare. Nick Giffith smashed 40 runs with four fours and one six. Sam Triffett picked up 29 runs to keep the score board ticking over.
The wickets were shared with Wayne Banks, Bryce Causley and Jeff Simms. The A-grade and B2 sides were washed out.
The Makos’ annual charity sevens tournament will be held on Sunday, February 24 with 10 teams ready to fire. Some big hitting and express bowling will be on the menu.
Raymond Terrace Rugby League have started training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Lakeside.
The Magpies will enter a rebuilding stage this season with several players moving on to progress their careers.
Mike Miknanai and John Schultz are moving to South Newcastle, Ben Langdon and Luke Perry are off to the Pumpkin Pickers, Chanel Misafud to Brisbane and Kurt Langdon Kurri Bulldogs.
Magpies coach Brooke Roach believes the Terrace will still remain competitive with talented local juniors flowing in through the ranks and invites all intending players to attend training.
Newcastle District Golf Association’s A-grade pennants started last Sunday with Nelson Bay and Muree meeting in the first round at Newcastle Golf Club. Muree won 6-2.
Mark Rota ended square with Harry Cleare, Greg Harding square with Will Marshall, James Marshall defeated Steve Hassett, Dion Hannaford won over Mark Tracey and Peter Gardnier won over Peter Gibson.
AJ Quinn defeated Rick O’Shannessy, John Sullian won over Will Semmens and Peter Royal defeated Chris Drake.