Teams News: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI

    2010 Fixtures Are Out

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    The Saracens Herts League Fixtures have been released. The 1st XI open at home against one of their promotions rivals from last season, Cockfosters. The 2nd XI will travel to Totteridge Millhillians III to open their campaign.

    The 3rd XI have a home tie against Southgate Compton II, and the 4th XI make their debut in Division 13 with a trip to Hatfield Hyde III. You can see all the league fixtures
    here.

    The Sunday fixtures are coming through as well and are now online.
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    Upcoming social events

    This years Dinner and Dance will be held at The Jester Hotel on the 27th February. It will cost £25 a head for the 3 course dinner. Please book your tickets early. Contact Ann Garrott to book.

    A race night will be held at the club on Saturday 10th April, and we have organised another trip to Newmarket races on Friday 16th July. Simply Red will be playing that night. This is always a popular event so please book early with Ann.

    If you have any other ideas for events then please contact us
    here.
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    The 2010 season starts with indoor nets

    As usual nets will be provided for all club members from the under 13 upwards. The under 13 and under 15 will have nets at
    Bassingbourn Village College. They start on the 8th of January at 6pm with the under 13. The under 15 follow at 7pm. Both sessions are an hour and cost £3.50 per session.

    Adult nets will be held at
    Knights Templar Sports Centre once again. These are for under 16 and above. The first session is also on the 8th January and starts at 8.10pm until 9pm, and will cost £3 a session.

    If you are looking to join a new club then please come along. If you any questions with email us
    here.
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    Please support the sponsors of the league. If you know anyone who is a season ticket holder or regularly buys tickets for Saracens, ask them to say that they are part of Reed Cricket Club. If you have never been to rugby you may enjoy it more than you imagine.

    Call the Saracens ticket office and make sure that you say that you are part of Reed Cricket Club. The tickets are usually about £17.00 for adults and £5.00 for children. Please let us know if you buy tickets or have a season ticket, so that we can keep a tally. You can use the email us
    here. Also, why not download the official Saracens fixture poster and put it up at work.
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    Season end on a high for the 1st XI

    The 1st XI ended the season on a high with a 214 run win over Old Albanians. Karl Ward smashed a career best 129 and Lee Johnson took 5 wickets.

    Peter Tidey took 5 wickets for the the 2nd XI, but couldn't stop the 2nd XI losing to already relegated Radlett IV by 41 runs.

    The 3rd XI didn't fair any better losing by 50 runs despite 4 wickets each from Richard Robertson and Julian Fynn.

    The league season ends with the 4th XI being the most successful team, promoted in their first season in the Herts League.

    Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI
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    2nd XI beat table topping Broxbourne

    Richard Robertson hit 50, took 3 wickets, and a slip catch, but couldn't stop the 3rd XI losing by 2 wickets with 4 ball left.

    The 2nd XI beat top of the table Broxbourne by an impressive 81 runs thanks to a fine fifty from Ed Garrott and 5-46 from the ever youthful Peter Tidey.

    Unfortunately the 1st XI didn't have the same success away at Broxbourne, and an 85 run defeat ended their promotion chances.

    Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI
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    2nd XI hit huge 313-2

    The 1st XI 6 match unbeaten run came to an end with a 6 wicket defeat at home to Watford, denting their promotion chances.

    The 2nd XI could only draw despite Baz Curtis and Fergus Martin putting on 199 for the first wicket and amassing a huge 313-2.

    The 3rd XI won by 5 wickets and the 4th XI lost by 39 runs in a friendly with Preston despite 5-29 from Christian Martin.

    Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
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    Maiden league ton for Martin

    The first 90 point weekend this season for Reed. Fergus Martin scored his first league ton as the 2nd XI won by 159 runs. Andrew Emms took 6 wickets as they skittled Rickmansworth II for 68. The 3rd XI did even better by bowling out the Southgate Adelaide III for just 37 thanks to 5-12 from Julian Fynn. Skipper
    Maseeh Naeem earlier scored 115 in Reed's innings.

    The 1st XI continued their timely push for promotion with a 5 wicket win at Potters Bar. This has moved them up to second in the division with three more games to play.

    Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI
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    Success for Wardies Warriors

    Karl Ward lead his team to victory in last Sunday's President's Day. On a wonderfully sunny day, 4 teams fought it out in a 6 over slog. Players from all Reed's many sides took part and a great time was had by all.

    Their were some outstanding performances that would have graced any Saturday league match. Tom Greaves superb full length catch just inside the boundary to dismiss Will Dobson was one of the highlights.

    Pictures of the day are
    here, A report of the day is here.
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    President's Day teams announced

    This Sunday is Howard's annual President's Day. Again, this year the tournament will a 7-a-side format.

    Last years winning team has been ripped apart and four new teams have been picked by the selection committee.

    Take a look at them
    here and you can decide who are the favourites to take the 2009 title.

    The first game starts at 11am.