The U13s have had a successful season winning all eight league games, but also enjoying two exciting friendlies with touring teams from Cardiff and Upminster. With such a large squad (25+), selection has been difficult. Trying to find a balance between being competitive and giving everyone match time has been a constant challenge. There has been a marked improvement in every team we have played against - particularly Filleigh (who we lost to by one wicket in the first round of the U13 cup) and Braunton (who beat us in the final of the Graham Harris). It is clear that more and more children are taking their cricket seriously, receiving extra coaching and practice, and becoming much faster, fitter and smarter with how they are playing their cricket.

More important than winning games and even more important than the vast improvement the children have made, is their attitude on and off the pitch. They are growing into confident, reliable and good-humoured young people. Much of this is down to their fantastic parents who sacrifice so much time, energy and finances on this wonderful game we love. Thank you parents.

And thank you children for being such good company this season; retiring when asked, sometimes only bowling one or two overs, sometimes only facing a handful of balls, sometimes getting a golden duck or being hit all around the park. The resilience you are learning on the cricket field will set you up well for the resilience you will need in your future careers - whatever they may be.

Dom Carter (U13s coach, 2o25 season)

Under 13's Awards 2025 Season

Batter: Nik Ollis
Bowler: Josh Fisher
Fielder: Archie Bettiss
Players' Player: Freddie Bettiss
Manager's Player: Emilia Tamlyn
Spirit of Cricket: Gil Roberts