BACA crowned U13 State School Cricket Champions

Sussex Cricket’s state school partner for cricket, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy were crowned U13 State School Cricket Champions last week.

The Sussex Cricket Foundation U13 State School County Cup Finals Day took place at Lancing College on Thursday 29th June featuring BACA, Sackville School, Blatchington Mill and St Oscar Romero.

The first semi-final took place between St Oscar Romero and Blatchington Mill. Blatchington Mill won the toss and elected to bowl, restricting St Oscar Romero to 94 in their 20 overs. Blatchington Mill went on to chase down the total in 16 overs thanks to a great innings of 60* from Billy H.

The second semi-final saw BACA take on Sackville School. BACA won the toss and elected to field with Sackville posting a very competitive 116 in their 20 overs. BACA chased down their total in 17 overs thanks to a half century from Ollie Mason to secure their place in the final.

The final between BACA & Blatchington Mill was dominated by BACA who eventually won by 9 wickets. BACA won the toss and chose to field restricting Blatchington Mill to 104/8 off 20 overs.

BACA chased it down with ease and with 5 overs to spare, thanks to knocks of 59* from James Plimmer and 47 from Ollie Mason to see BACA crowned as County Champions for the very first time.

Sean Latham, BACA PE Teacher said: “I could not be more proud of what this squad has achieved this season. To go to a finals day and be so clinical in their performances (winning by 8 and 9 wickets in the semi-final and final) is about as good as it can get.

"Every single player within this squad should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. Cricket is a team game and at times throughout the day, every single player contributed and made ‘statements’ whether that was through the bat, the ball, or through some excellent fielding.”

To find out more about BACA and their cricket offerings for state school children, please visit their website at https://www.baca-uk.org.uk/Cricket/