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C O U G A R S C L AW LO G G E R S B A R K W I T H T I G H T W I N COOROY-Eumundi Cougars Division 7 cricket team have taken out their divisional one-day final for 2021. The team held on to beat Landsborough Loggers by 23 runs in a tight match, played at Cooroy’s Sel Bonnel Oval on November 14. Winning the toss, Cooroy elected to bat first. An excellent opening partnership of 106 between Shayne Payne and skipper Rob Plant built a solid foundation for a big score. Shayne was eventually caught on 84. Andrew Beveridge continued the flow with a solid 30 runs. Cooroy ended their 40 overs on 189/6. Landsborough came out swinging and at drinks after 20 overs they were ahead of the run rate at 102/2. But Cooroy regrouped, and their bowling attack took back control. A superb fast spell from youngster Marcus Morley saw only 13 runs from his six-over spell. Josh Plant, 13, kept up the pressure, with keeper Mitch Kneale holding a key catch as the settled batsmen began to fall. Ben Christensen (3/24 off 8) and Brett Evans (2/23 off 8) ensured the pressure switched to the batting side. The run rate became insurmountable with Landsborough finishing on 166/8. It was a great game of cricket that could have gone either way, played in fantastic spirit. The game was a true Grand Final and much credit goes to the Landsborough lads for their contribution to a great day.
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All credit goes to the Cooroy Div 7 lads who have played some great cricket all season with the best attitudes on the park. Result: Cooroy/Eumundi Cougars v Landsborough Loggers Cougars 189/6, (Payne 84, Beveridge 30, Christensen 3/24, Evans 2/23) Loggers 166/8
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