Double delight for RGS as girls and boys are crowned cricket champs

Double delight for RGS as girls and boys are crowned cricket champs

IT was a memorable day for Ripon Grammar School cricket as both the Under-14 girls and Under-14 boys were crowned North Yorkshire Schools champions, completing a remarkable double success in their respective finals.

The Under-14 girls made school history by becoming the first girls’ team ever to win a cricket trophy for Ripon Grammar School after a thrilling three-wicket victory over Rossett School.

Having elected to bat, Rossett were dismissed for 97 in 18.1 overs thanks to an outstanding all-round bowling display from Ripon Grammar. Rosie Forsythe led the attack with superb figures of 3-18, while Sophie Pettie (2-16) and Orla Metcalfe (2-15) both claimed two wickets. Florence Lund and Aashi Joshi also took a wicket each as the team maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings.

Chasing 98 for victory, Ripon Grammar recovered from an early setback with Phoebe Dilworth producing an excellent innings of 29 to lay the foundations for the chase. Rosie Forsythe added a valuable eight before Florence Lund showed great composure to remain unbeaten and steer the team to 99-6 with eight balls to spare, securing a famous victory.

The triumph is a landmark moment for girls’ cricket at Ripon Grammar School and reflects the team’s hard work, determination and outstanding spirit throughout the season.

The Under-14 boys completed the double by capping an outstanding campaign with a commanding 39-run victory over St Aidan’s to lift the North Yorkshire Schools title.

Batting first, Ripon Grammar amassed an impressive 161-2 from their 20 overs. Captain Oliver Moorcroft led from the front with a superb unbeaten 50 before retiring, while Jacob Nicholson anchored the innings with an unbeaten 38. Will Lakin also made an important contribution with 25 as Ripon built a formidable total.

The bowlers then ensured there would be no way back for St Aidan’s, dismissing them for 122 in 17.3 overs. Oliver Moorcroft completed an excellent all-round performance with figures of 2-14, while Seb Robinson also claimed two wickets. James Taylor and Ashvath Koneti added further wickets, and two sharp run outs highlighted an outstanding fielding display.

The victory was a fitting reward for a talented squad that has produced consistent performances throughout the season, showcasing strength with both bat and ball to deservedly become North Yorkshire Schools champions.

Winning both Under-14 North Yorkshire Schools titles in the same season is a tremendous achievement for Ripon Grammar School and reflects the strength of the school’s cricket programme. Congratulations to both squads on two outstanding campaigns and a historic day for Ripon Grammar cricket.

Under-15 Boys Finish as North Yorkshire Schools Runners-Up

RIPON Grammar School's Under-15 boys produced a spirited performance in the North Yorkshire Schools final, narrowly missing out on the title in a hard-fought two-run defeat to Tadcaster Grammar School.

After restricting Tadcaster to 128, Ripon Grammar's bowlers shared the wickets, with George Jones, Jacob Dunhill and Alex Clutterbuck all claiming two wickets, while Aaran Twitchin, Josh Doughty and Edward Hadfield also made important contributions.

In reply, Thomas Banthorpe-Howlett top-scored with 32, Josh Doughty added a quickfire 30 and James Crozier contributed 20, but despite a determined chase, Ripon Grammar finished just short on 126-9 from their 20 overs.

Although disappointed to fall just short in the final, the team can be immensely proud of reaching the North Yorkshire Schools final and representing Ripon Grammar School so well throughout the competition. 

Well done top our Y7 team , who made the semi finals of the same competitions.

U15 girls also made the Yorkshire finals of the new Barclays Knight Stokes State School cup and were just three games away from playing at Lords, losing out to Penistone Grammar School who got through to the Lords final... so no shame in losing to them!