Vics crowned National Champs

Unbeaten entering last week’s final against Queensland, Victoria claimed the state’s first ever junior title in the modern era with a 106 (3 skins) to 52 (1 skin) victory.

“The boys performed really well,” under-13 coach Mark Krell said.

“They stuck to what they knew and the rest took care of itself.”

Ryan Peter-Budge was awarded with the player of the final, notching up 23 runs and claiming one wicket. 

Captain Mackenzie Harvey was also pivotal throughout the under-13 tournament, piling on 197 runs and taking 23 wickets for the entire competition.

Harvey also finished second in the player of the tournament and was selected in the under-13 All Stars team alongside state teammates Peter-Budge and Sashin Garber.

In other divisions, the Victorian under-17 team was narrowly defeated by ACT in its semi-final, while the under-15 boys and both under-17 girls’ teams failed to make the finals.

Indoor cricket will now turn its focus to the 2013 Australian Open Championships, which commences on Saturday, July 20.

To see full results from the 2013 Australian Junior Championships, click here.