The batters and bowlers of John Betts Primary School emerged victorious in the annual primary schools' cricket tournament in Hammersmith & Fulham.
Sixteen schools took part in the competition, dodging the rainshowers at Shepherds Bush Cricket Club's Bromyard Avenue ground, but it was the Year 5 and 6 boys from the school in Paddenswick Road, Ravenscourt Park, who triumphed, beating Larmenier & Sacred Heart in the final.
"It was a great competition, played in a fair, respectful and competitive way," said Calum Fairley, H&F school sports and games organiser. "There was some impressive cricket played, even by the inexperienced players. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it."
The other competing schools were: Brackenbury, Earls Court, Flora Gardens, Good Shepherd, Greenside, Kenmont, St Augustine's, St John's, St Mary's, St Paul's, St Peter's, St Stephen's, Wendell Park and West London Free.
The girls' primary school cricket tournament was held the day before, with the enthusiastic team from Good Shepherd being crowned champions, with St Stephen's the runners-up.
Also competing: Bute House, Earls Court Free, Flora Gardens, Greenside, John Betts, Larmenier & Sacred Heart, Old Oak, Queen's Manor, St Augustine's, St John's, St Paul's, Wendell Park and West London Free.
Good Shepherd and St Stephen's girls will now represent Hammersmith & Fulham at the West London Games on 17 June at Brunel University.
Calum heaped praise on Tim Howard, who runs junior cricket at Shepherds Bush CC, and the other Bush coaches for hosting the competition, and the volunteers from Goldman Sachs who supported the event as part of their community programme.
