After several lean years, South’s once again raised the Stanthorpe and District premiership Trophy after a comprehensive win over RSL on Saturday.
South’s won the toss and after the rain heavy rain in Stanthorpe on Friday were happy to RSL in to bat.
It was a disastrous start for RSL losing both openers before a run was on the board. It set the scene for the remainder of their innings . Duane Lihou the only batter to show any resistance scoring 21 not out. No other batsman reched double figures. RSL out for 81 and the score board would have looked worse had it not been for Mr Extras – 29 wides contributing to a total of 31.
Lachie Pill, the Stanthorpe player of the Year Lachie Pill stepped up taking four wickets. His figures for the game 4/12 from eight overs and included three maidens. He also took the catch to dmismiss RSL captain Luke Brady.
Souths who have been at the top of their game for most of the season were not going to let this premiership getaway.
Lachie Pill and captain Jordan Lanza opened the batting. Lanza was dismissed for six with the score 1/17 but Souths who have been at the top of their game for most of the season were not going to let this premiership getaway.
Pill went on to be unbeaten on 45 as South’s cruised to the easiest of wins in the 27th over having lost only two wickets.
It was no surprise that Lachie Pill was named player of the final. His performance in the final a full stop on a great year.
