THE curtain came down on a good cricket season at Whitchurch with their presentation night held at the club last Saturday.

The Devon League side finished third in the E division and will start next season as one of the favourites to be promoted.

The batting award went to Richard Hall with an average of 25.6. Richard scored 397 runs in the season, memorably including four consecutive fifties.

The bowling award was won by Matt Mills with 14 wickets at an average of 15.6. Other notable contributions came from Lavis (27 wickets), MacDougall (17) and Davies (15).

The Tamar League side finished as runners up in the A division. Batsman of the year was Ewen Rae with 228 runs at 25.33. Bowler of the year was Tom Ingram with 13 wickets at 9.11.

The most improved player award was presented to Josh Sutton, a former colt who enjoyed a good season with the bat, including a fine knock of 95. Josh had a batting average of 28.25 through the season.

Finally, the clubman of the year was shared for the second time in four years. The club recognised the time and work put in by John Sellis and Rob Rawlings, over the last 12 months, in building the new pavilion.

Whitchurch expressed thanks to all their sponsors, vice presidents and most importantly tea ladies for their continued support and contribution over this most enjoyable season.

The traditional final game of the season saw Wayfarers play against chairman Graham Curson's Select XI. In his inaugural season in the position Graham selected a side packed full of batting.

Cottrell and Taylor gave him the start they needed, scoring 60 for the first wicket before Taylor was dismissed by G Hall. Cottrell, then in partnership with Hulme, made the hosts toil in the field before he was caught on the boundary for 49, also off Hall (3 for 31).

Wickets from Elliott (2-12) and Alford (3-34) restricted the Select XI but a belligerent 42 from Robertson, ensured a challenging total of 160 was posted.

Whitchurch were soon in trouble against the accurate bowling of Cauldwell (2-4) and Chetwynd (3-3). Warwick chipped in with 23, but at 74 for 8, Whitchurch never looked threatening. Lower order contributions from MacDougall and Alford, together with 38 extras, ensured respectability, as Whitchurch were bowled out for 113, Curson taking the final wicket.