SPORT DIGEST: Breakthrough cricket win, boxing showcase packs a punch
Around grounds
The Douglas Muddies Thirds played their first home game of the Cricket Far North season on Saturday, going down to Mulgrave Kerala Red.
Captain Shaun Anderson won the toss and batted, with the team posting 8/160 in the allotted 35 overs.
Nathan King top scored with 30, with Adrian Bannerman making 24 and Lochie Nash 23.
Mulgrave chased down the runs within 26 overs, scoring 7/161.
Paceman Tim Dellatore got three wickets, but was expensive, taking 3/63 from six overs.
Anderson took 2/33 from seven overs.
This Saturday from 1pm the Thirds play the other Mulgrave team at home.
The Fourths registered the club’s first win of the season on Sunday, comfortably accounting for Cyclones Five Rivers from the Cassowary Coast region at home.
Again winning the toss, captain Scotty Collins had a bowl, with the Muddies dismissing the opposition for 109 in 29 overs.
Harendra Vyas Hetta took 4/10 and Simeon Miglioranza took 3/22.
Big-hitting Kal Zahnow top scored with the bat, smashing 38 from 23 balls including seven fours, while Miglioranza made 32.
The Fourths are home against Norths this Sunday from 12.30pm.
Boxing
The Force Boxing fight night took place in Mossman on Saturday, October 3, with Jacob Vandenbrink winning the heavyweight bout against Tully boxer Eldwin Mooka.
Other winners on the night included Ash Wray.
A club spokesperson thanked everyone who supported the event, which took place at Mossman Showgrounds at Coronation Park.
“It was an incredible night of boxing, and we couldn’t be prouder of all the fighters who stepped through the ropes,” they said.
“Nights like this only happen because of everyone coming together.”
