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Mas celebrations for the 3rd XI
The 4th XI also had an 8 wicket win. Louis Fitzgerald and Christian Martin both took 4 wickets. Paul Garrott and Peter Baker led the reply with 35 and 46 not out respectively.
Both the 1st and 2nd XI matches were rained off in the second innings. Peter Tidey took 7-38 for the 2nd XI and James Heslam scored another 50 for 1st XI.
Match Reports: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
The 3rd XI are just one win away from securing promotion to Division 10 after another comfortable victory. Jason Archer took 5 wickets as they romped home by 108 runs. Aiden Swain scored a solid 50.
The 4th XI need 1 run off the last ball to force a victory, but instead lost a wicket. That run cost them a valuable 22 points. Paul Garrott, Peter Baker and John Heslam were all in the runs. Ian Roberts picked up 4 wickets.
The 1st XI lost by 4 wickets despite 90 from James Heslam and maiden league ton by Liam McKechnie. The 2nd XI had an ugly game against Ware picking up just 1 point.
Match Reports: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
Another well run and success President's Day was held at The Green last Sunday. Howard again organised an excellent 7-a-side competition and superb spread at lunch.
Four teams took part, Heslam's Heroes, Wardies Warriors, Johnson's Bullets and the President's Select VII. Everyone had to bowl except the keeper and the batting orders were reversed after each match.
The weather held and Heslam's Heroes came out on top. You can read a full report of the day here.
The 1st took full advantage of getting the only game played in division 2 this week. They took all 30 points with a 7 wicket win.
In form Lee Johnson took 6-60 as the home side were set 141 to win. Tom Greaves scored his first league 50 of the season.
It was left to Chris Jackson and Liam McKechnie to see Reed home with 11 overs to spare.
The other 3 elevens were all rained off.
Match Reports: 1st XI
Karl Ward took 5 wickets and Rupert Martin 4 as the 3rd took a giant step closer to promotion and Division 10. They had an easy 9 wicket win over Hemel Hempstead V.
The 1st XI also brought home 30 points. Liam McKechnie scored his maiden league 50 to see them to a 5 wicket victory.
The 2nd XI hung on for a draw. Five wickets from Peter Tidey and a 50 from Stuart Smith weren't enough to secure a victory.
Aiden Swain score 57 as the 4th XI slumped to a 4 wicket defeat.
Match Reports: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
The 3rd and 4th XI showed the other teams the way this weekend. Paul Garrott got his second league ton of the season and along with son George helped Reed to a commanding 288-6. Christian Martin (pictured) took 6 wickets in a 20 over spell to see Reed to victory.
The 3rd XI had a comfortable victory thanks to 4 wickets from Jason Archer and 75 from Mark King.
The 1st XI lost at home despite another five wicket haul from Lee Johnson. The 2nd XI slumped to a miserable defeat away at Chorleywood.
Match Reports: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
A very successful weekend with 3 wins and a draw. The 4th XI had a 144 run will thanks mainly to a maiden ton from John Kershaw and another big score from Paul Garrott, 92. All the bowlers chipped in with Christian Martin being the pick of them.
Jason Archer took 4 wickets and Karl Ward 3, as the 3rd XI won by 8 wickets. The 2nd XI had an equally easy win. Four wickets from Peter Tidey and 53 from Baz Curtis saw them home by 7 wickets.
The 1st XI took 3 wickets in the last 3 overs to almost force a 120 point maximum weekend, but they fell just 1 wicket short in an exciting draw.
Match Reports: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
Another successful colts season
Reed Colts have just finished one of their most successful seasons as all three of their teams have topped their Cambridgeshire CYCA leagues.
The U11's pairs team lost only once, and that by one run, to end on the same number of points as two of Cambridge's top clubs. Meanwhile the U13's remained unbeaten to win their league. Captain, Josh Poulton, scored two unbeaten centuries on the way to this title. Finally the U15 side lost just the once as they captured their crown. Once again it was captain, William Heslam, who led from the front with a century. In addition, both of the older teams finished second behind strong Letchworth sides in their North Herts leagues.
"There is no doubt that the reason this club is thriving is a direct result of an excellent colts' section over many years. This year's success is down to some talented youngsters supported by committed managers: John Kershaw, Lindsey Poulton, Neil Curtis and John Heslam as well as some great coaching from Ed Blissett, Rob Bloor, Mark King and Peter Baker, assisted by several of the club's younger players", reported Colts. Liaison Officer, Peter Wholley.
If you are aged 7-13 and would like to join the colts next season, give him a ring on Royston 246656.
The U11's pairs team lost only once, and that by one run, to end on the same number of points as two of Cambridge's top clubs. Meanwhile the U13's remained unbeaten to win their league. Captain, Josh Poulton, scored two unbeaten centuries on the way to this title. Finally the U15 side lost just the once as they captured their crown. Once again it was captain, William Heslam, who led from the front with a century. In addition, both of the older teams finished second behind strong Letchworth sides in their North Herts leagues.
"There is no doubt that the reason this club is thriving is a direct result of an excellent colts' section over many years. This year's success is down to some talented youngsters supported by committed managers: John Kershaw, Lindsey Poulton, Neil Curtis and John Heslam as well as some great coaching from Ed Blissett, Rob Bloor, Mark King and Peter Baker, assisted by several of the club's younger players", reported Colts. Liaison Officer, Peter Wholley.
If you are aged 7-13 and would like to join the colts next season, give him a ring on Royston 246656.
Sean Tidey hit a maiden double ton on Sunday away at Barley. He becomes only the second Reed player in the history of the club to achieve the feat. James Heslam being the other.
Following on from his maiden ton earlier in the season, the young wicket keeper/batsman decided that 150 was too smaller next step and went straight to 200. A fine effort coming in at number 7.
You can read a full report here.
The 1st XI had a superb 9 wicket win against Hemel Hempstead. Lee Johnson led the way taking 5 wickets. It was left to James Heslam and Liam McKechnie to see Reed home by 9 wickets.
The 2nd XI did well to restrict Flitwick II to 228-8. Jason Archer taking 3-47. No one got the big score they were going to need to chase down the total and were left 203-6.
The 3rd XI also drew. Skipper Maseeh Naeem led from the front with 70, supported by Richard Barlow with 49. The 4th XI had a week off.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI
Tons for Bowles and Baker
The 3rd XI were the only team to win this week with a comfortable 9 wicket win against Letchworth V. Matt Bowles scored and unbeaten 103.
The 4th XI almost forced a win against Bentley Heath. Marcus Baker also scored a ton and broke a window. Christian Martin took 4 wickets and Lewis Fitzgerald 3, but the visitor got home in the last over, 9 down.
The 2nd XI were well beaten despite a first half century of the league season for William Heslam.
The 1st XI fell to a 7 wicket defeat at Flitwick.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
The 3rd XI were the only team to win this week with a comfortable 9 wicket win against Letchworth V. Matt Bowles scored and unbeaten 103.
The 4th XI almost forced a win against Bentley Heath. Marcus Baker also scored a ton and broke a window. Christian Martin took 4 wickets and Lewis Fitzgerald 3, but the visitor got home in the last over, 9 down.
The 2nd XI were well beaten despite a first half century of the league season for William Heslam.
The 1st XI fell to a 7 wicket defeat at Flitwick.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
Rupert Martin took 5 wickets as the 3rd XI skittled Hertford for just 86. They took no time in knocking off the runs, winning by 9 wickets before tea.
The 1st XI just missed out on maximum points for the second week running. James Heslam scored 120 and Lee Johnson 31 in a total of 255-8. Graham Wilson bagged another 5 wicket haul.
The 4th XI won by 80 runs thanks to 63 from John Kershaw and 49 from Marcus J.E. Baker. Christian Martin not to be outdone by his promising younger brother took 5-22.
The 2nd XI recovered from 9-3 and 57-5 thanks to a partnership of 153 from William Clarke and Sean Tidey. Kallum Ward also took a fifer as the 2nd XI won by 184 runs.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
Chris Jackson scores 96 and along with Phil Freney's 73 help the 1st XI to 243-7. Despite all the bowlers chipping in, they lose off the last ball with Luton Town & Indians 9 wickets down.
The 2nd XI score 240-5 with Stuart Smith scoring 58. Peter Tidey takes 3 wickets, but they can only take 7 wickets in reply.
The 3rd XI recover from 50-3 to 265-9, but like the 1st XI can't take that vital 10th wicket to force victory. Ben Bowles and Kallum Ward break the 7th wicket record putting on 107.
The 4th XI chase 276 and end up just 14 short, but they hang on for a draw as they are 9 down.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
The 1st XI got back to winning ways with a fine all round display. Skipper James Heslam led the way with 80. Graham Wilson and Tom Greaves were again in the wickets
The 2nd XI could only draw against fellow promotion chasing Watford Town II. Their were half centuries from Marcus Martin, Ed Garrott and Roddi Liebenberg.
150 from Mark King wasn't enough for the 3rd XI to get a win against Hitchin III and the 4th XI fell to defeat despite 5 wickets from Christian Martin and 50 from skipper Paul Garrott.
On Sunday Reed lost to Langleybury is the area final of the National Village Cup by 15 runs.
Reed put Sunday's disappointment behind them on Wednesday with a 7 wicket win over Buntingford in the Keatley Cup semi final.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI, Keatley Cup, NVC
A superb personal performance from Ed Garrott saw the 2nd XI to 5 wicket win away at Hemel Hempstead III. He took 3 wickets and then scored a fine 65 as Reed chased down 205 for the loss of 5 wickets.
The 3rd XI had a resounding 10 wicket win thanks mainly to 84 from Fergus Martin and 4 wickets from Ian Roberts.
The 4th XI scored 259-5 with half centuries from John Kershaw and George Garrott, but couldn't get the last 2 wickets to force a victory over Sawbridgeworth V.
The 1st XI fought well taking 6 Watford Town wickets as the visitors chased down the 102 they needed. Three more wickets for Graham Wilson.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI
Ben Bowles took 4-37 on his return to league cricket to help the 4th XI to a 9 wicket win. John Kershaw and Paul Garrott knocked off the 113 required.
The 2nd XI also had a comfortable victory. They won by 7 wickets. Mitchell Cooper, Jason Archer and Peter Tidey all took 3 wickets. Baz Curtis and William Heslam both scored 40s.
The 3rd XI had a maximum 19 point draw thanks to 66 from Fergus Martin and 54 from Matt Bowles. They just failed to get that tenth wicket.
The 1st XI were rained off. Chris Jackson and James Heslam were again in the runs as they set WGC 223 to win. Jack Tidey had taken 3 wickets when the rain came.
Earlier in the week the mid week side reached the semi finals of the Keatley Cup with a 6 wicket win over Foxton.
The weekend ended on a high with a National Village Cup semi final victory over Eaton Bray. Reed now play Langleybury at The Green on Sunday 20th June.
Match Report: 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI, Keatley Cup, National Village Cup
Ann has again put together another wide range of social events. We kick off the year with the ever popular Race Night on the 10th April. Door will open at 7.30pm for the tape to go up at 8pm.
Next is, Strictly Village Hall Dancing on 14th May, again starting at 7.30pm. This is ideal for the absolute beginner and children. Learn two dancers, with a buffet supper included.
We are going to Newmarket races twice this year. First, on the 25th June, where Spandau Ballet are playing. We need to know numbers for this asap. The other date is the 16th July, where Simple Red will be the entertainment. These events are always popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.
A trip to Guys and Dolls is planned for the 16th-21st of August to the Gordon Craig Theatre, but again we need to know numbers to book this. Lastly their is the quiz night on the 2nd October at the club. If you are interested in any of these events please call Ann or you can contact us here.
