JUNIOR Last Man Stands cricketers got one over their senior counterparts in a challenge match on Friday night.
The juniors won by one wicket at James Smith Reserve, Greenbank. They had one wicket left in the shed but plenty of balls to spare.
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Macy Hauser was the last batter at the crease for the juniors. She hit Ty Avery to the boundary to win.
Earlier, Kie Specogna hit a 50 from 29 balls.
Batting first, the seniors posted 3-134 from their 20 overs.
Skipper Michael Cullen struggled to get bat on ball early, but crawled to 25 from 31 balls.
Avery made 23 from 17, but it was Brett Hayward who batted best for the seniors.
Hayward took the long handle to son Zac's bowling, with 30 from 19 to add respectability to the scoreline.
Dan Filippe hit a home run from the final ball to add 12 to the score and give the seniors a boost.
Archie Smith and Jack Hauser were the standout bowlers for the junior team.
The juniors were in trouble early, losing two wickets in the opening over.
Captain Riley Benstead was caught on the boundary and Smith was left stranded at the keeper's end as the seniors completed a double play.
Specogna's half century was the standout. Maiki Svennson continued his late season form with 32 from 18 balls, including five boundaries.
Avery and Cody Nicol both took a couple of wickets for the seniors, but it was not enough to secure victory.
The next LMS competition starts on August 29.
LMS co-ordinator Matt Turbill said 12 teams had signed up so far.
Organisers are after more junior teams to flesh out a competition for the kids.
It costs $12.50 per player, per game.
Phone LMS co-ordinator Matt Turbill on 0402 326 085 for more information or to sign up a team.
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