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Parkes Phoenix

Parkes Sports Wrap Up

November 7, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Term 4 Junior Squash and Squidgies is back in full swing.

Parkes Services Squash Courts

Squidgies and Junior Squash have returned on Friday’s. The cost is just $5 and all equip­ment can be provided. Come along and try.

• Squidgies: 4pm – 4.45pm is for kindy up to year 3

• Juniors: 5pm – 6pm is for year 3 and up

Parkes District Junior Cricket

Parkes U/14 played Forbes under lights in an enjoyable evening of cricket. Parkes won the toss and chose to bat, finishing with a strong total of 3/152 off 24 overs. The top scorers were Jack and Lochie, both retir­ing at 40. Charlie was run out for 15, Will contributed 14 before being caught, while Sam and Alfie remained not out at 9 and 8, respectively. Forbes batted through their overs, ending with 7/70, with Leo Dwyer as the top scorer, making 31. Parkes’ bowlers performed well, with Will taking 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 2 overs, and Jack claiming 2 wickets for 3 runs.

Parkes Tennis Club

Join us on Saturday, 9th November from 1pm-4pm at Parkes Tennis Club, to help Asha and her Hey Sis Project raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Can’t make it? Donations can be made via the link www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/s/7277/7801

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

A massive 34 players turned out for Social Bowls on Wednesday 30th October. Win­ners were Sue White, Paul Kirwan and Phil Barnard winning 16+12. Runners-up were Peter Hope and Dawn Parker winning 16+11. Third place went to Lea Tanks, Rob Hill and Bruce Jones winning 15+7. Marble 9 came out and the Margins were 2, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 12.

Another 16 keen Social Bowlers played on Saturday 2nd November. Winners were Rob Hill and Dave Littlewood winning 17+19. Runners Up were Marryann Watson and George Greenhalgh winning 16+1.

Filed Under: Cricket, Sports, Squash, Tennis

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