GARETH Tidball of Hatherleigh School, has been selected to play for Devon under 11 cricket side this season.

Gareth, a keen sportsman, fought his way through the trials to earn his place and hopes to have a successful season and retain his place for next year.

He also plays for Hatherleigh under 11s and has represented Hatherleigh CC at all levels.

Gareth represents the school at football and tag rugby. He has recently represented West Devon at the millennium games in the under 11s tag rugby.