In the last game of the regular season, Hepburn Cricket Club Seniors defeated Harcourt in A Reserves at Harcourt. Hepburn batted first making 5/190 with Wayne Robinson 65, Brayden Yanner 54 and Tyson Scoble unbeaten on 24. In reply, Harcourt started quickly but Hepburn took regular wickets to stem the tide. Nash Robinson was the pick of the bowlers with 3/16. Will Sheil and Brayden Yanner took two wickets each to leave Harcourt all out for 169.
Hepburn finished the season on top of the ladder to win the minor premiership but will have to do it all over again as they will play Harcourt this weekend in the semi-final at Barkers Creek.
The under-16s defeated Muckleford in their semi-final. Muckleford won the toss and batted but were in trouble early when Bodhi Robinson ran out their opener first ball. From there, Muckleford struggled to get runs flowing. The pick of the bowlers were the Lowes with Lucinda taking 3/15 and Nathaniel contributing a stingy 3/6. Tyson Scoble was very economical with 2 for 10 off his 8 overs. Muckleford were all out for 63. In reply, Hepburn made 3/74 with Bodhi Robinson contributing 11 and Zac Pedretti 9 not out. Tyson Scoble had a great weekend making another 54 not out in addition to his contribution in the seniors.
Hepburn under-16s will play their fourth grand final in three years at Cricket Willow over Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
