Eli, Pat, Joe and Jay Lavis played together in Corowa A Grade’s victory over North Albury at Ball Park on the weekend.
A Grade
Corowa’s A Grade side has kept their season breathing, securing a vital 6-wicket victory over North Albury at Ball Park.
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The win ensures their finals aspirations remain intact heading into the final stages of the season.
After winning the toss, Captain Ben Mitchell sent North Albury in to bat.
The decision paid dividends immediately with early breakthroughs with Nick Grant striking in the first over, and a screamer of a catch by Jarred Lane quickly had North Albury reeling at 2/15.
On a flat deck, Ben Fulford turned the tide with the gloves, executing two unbelievable stumpings and a brilliant catch to leave the visitors struggling at 6/111.
A late surge led by North Albury's Burge saw them bat out their 50 overs, finishing at 8/191.
Nick Grant captured 4/36 from 7 overs, while Ben Mitchell took 1/27 from his 10 overs and Mark Athanitis & Cal Langlands each took 1/19.
Eli Lavis was good in his A Grade debut bowling without luck to take 1/44 off his 9 overs
Corowa’s pursuit was defined by sensible batting and clinical partnerships, Joe Lavis (25) and Jarred Lane built a solid foundation after the early loss of Blake Keenes (11).
Jarred Lane on his way to 68 for Corowa.
The highlight of the innings was a 90-run partnership between Jarred Lane and Ben Fulford.
Lane played a superb hand of 68 (including 8 boundaries), while Fulford backed up his keeping heroics with a vital 56.
Cal Langlands (24*) and Jay Lavis guided Corowa past the target in the 47th over to secure the points.
The pressure remains high for Corowa.
They face a must-win clash against Belvoir at Kelly Park this Saturday to keep their finals dream alive.
B Grade
In a thrilling encounter at Bunton Park, Corowa’s B Grade side secured a tight 17-run victory over North Albury, headlined by a sensational individual performance from Daniel Athanitis.
After being sent in to bat, Corowa’s top and middle order combined to set a formidable target.
Despite an early wicket, Corowa raced to 58 runs within the first nine overs, fuelled by a brisk 33 from Lenny Power.
Kade Wilson (38) and Ethan Lane (41) provided the backbone of the innings, steering the score to 105 by the 19th over.
Valuable cameos from Austin Ross-Anderson (18), Jack Eales (18), and an unbeaten 24 from Sam Burdon ensured Corowa batted out their 45 overs to finish at 9/222.
The defence started strongly with two early wickets, but a middle-order surge from North Albury—aided by some uncharacteristic fielding lapses—threatened to snatch the game away.
At 3/135 in the 35th over, the match hung in the balance.
Then, Daniel Athanitis took complete control to break a dangerous partnership and quickly followed up with a second wicket to leave North Albury at 5/147.
With North Albury needing 22 runs off the final six balls, Athanitis produced a masterclass, claiming 3 wickets in just 4 balls to bowl the opposition out for 205.
Athanitis finished with the incredible figures of 7/35 off 8.5 overs.
Following this hard-fought win, B Grade will look to carry their momentum into this Saturday’s clash against Belvoir at Ball Park.
The rest of the grades had the long weekend off.
The Club would like to acknowledge our sponsors for this season, A & A Auto, Davidson White Accountants, John Rhodes Bricklaying, Waldrons Fresh on River, Kilara Group, Rivalea, Terry White Chemist, O’Connors, Balldale Hotel, Federation Steel, Collins Transport, Greenacres Motel, Thrifty, Corowa Furnishing and Floors, Wiesners, First Scaff, Naubro, Back on Track Physiotherapy, Corowa Curtain & Decor, Corowa Meats, TH Kitchens Joinery, KB Wilson Seeds & Corowa RSL Club.
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