Garvey Maceo win rural under-14 cricket title

Garvey Maceo High School secured the rural Under-14 cricket title on Saturday, easily defeating Tacky High by nine wickets at Chedwin Park in St Catherine. Tacky High batted first and was bundled out for a mere 24 runs in 20.5 overs. Nickoli Mighty, batting at number eight, was their highest scorer with five runs from 31 balls.

Garvey Maceo's captain, Andino Edwards, was instrumental in restricting Tacky High, capturing 7 wickets for 10 runs. Najai Wright provided strong support, taking 3 wickets for 10 runs. In response, Garvey Maceo comfortably reached their target, scoring 26 runs for the loss of one wicket in 11 overs. Jeremiah Johnson top-scored with 15 not out, guiding his team to victory.

Despite the loss, Tacky High's batsmen dominated the competition overall. Daniel Wolliston was the top batsman with 301 runs across seven innings at an average of 60.20. Tacky High also boasted the next four highest-scoring batsmen. In contrast, Andino Edwards of Garvey Maceo was the top bowler with 18 wickets, ahead of his teammate Najai Wright with 16. Edwards was also named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

Edwards expressed surprise at the ease of the victory, stating, "I think we would have got more challenge because all season we were hearing about Tacky, but we are grateful for the win and grateful for the performance." Garvey Maceo, who also won the rural Under-16 crown, is expected to face urban champions Kingston College in both age groups' all-island finals at a date yet to be announced.

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I think we would have got more challenge because all season we were hearing about Tacky, but we are grateful for the win and grateful for the performance.