BC 1st XI into the Final Baywide Competition

In the most unlikely of wins, Bethlehem College 1^st XI has progressed through to the final of the Baywide 1^st XI competition.

Playing against unbeaten Otumoetai, we lost the toss and were put in to bat.

In a slow, but steady opening partnership, Matt Davis (27) and Dylan Ramohitaj (13) got through to the 17^th over unbeaten before Ramohitaj fell.

With a further 3 wickets falling in quick succession a partnership of sorts developed between Bill Burnett (15) and Patrick Davenport (20) taking the score through to 91 off 28 overs.

The remaining wickets fell quickly from there leaving Otumoetai with a meagre 114 to better.

Undeterred, Bethlehem coach, Bryce Fairweather, encouraged the lads to make something special happen (“just 9 good balls”) and happen it did.

Otumoetai started well and looked in control until in the 8^th over Ryan Poppe threw a spectacular direct hit to run out one opener.

Then in the 9^th over Bill Burnett produced a blinder taking 3 wickets (including the ‘inform’ Vaughan Wilson for a golden duck, Christian MacDonald, 0, and Cam Ball, 0).

The Otumoetai spirit seemed broken at 18 for 4 , however some determined tail end batting (Nathan Wilson, 20 & Johnny Hill, 15) did see them put up a bit of a fight, however with Bill Burnett on fire and another superb run out, the Bethlehem side had them all out in the 29^th over for 78. Bill Burnett finished with an incredible, and career best, 6 wickets for 12 off 8.5 overs.

We now take on Aquinas in the final next Saturday up at Aquinas.

BC 1st XI vs Otumoetai Saturday 19th October 2013

Game Report

In an early start to the Term 4 cricket season, BC were up against old foes Otumoetai.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, BC were nailed down by some accurate fast bowling by their openers.

An early wicket didn’t help matters and at the 10th over we had a paltry 19 runs on the board. Another wicket in the 11^th, saw Paddy Davenport come to the crease and with a ‘quick fire’ 40, aided by a nicely compiled 29 by Luke Bryenton. With a determined 17 from opener Dylan Ramohitaj and quick cameos from Ryan Poppe and Tom Rutherford, we managed to reach a total of 146 in the 40^th over.

Otumoetai were relatively untroubled in reaching this score, with a loss of just 3 wickets, all to the bowling of Dylan Wadsworth (3 for 20).

Julian Bradley on 39 and Vaughan Wilson with an unbeaten 58 were our undoing.

1^st game nerves…. Lets hope so !

Ben Williams Cricket Academy

We have a further 3 practice lanes being constructed and are kicking off term 4 with some awesome new initiatives so come and experience the proven BWCA coaching model and philosophy.

Net Hire: $10 per hour   Bowling Machine Hire $20 per hour

After School Coaching Program: $2.50 per weekly 1 hour lesson (Year 3 - 11 students)

Individual/Small Group Coaching: $30 per hour (max 3 players if splitting the cost)

November 17th we will be having an open day for the public to come and view our new facility. Will email more details about the festivities closer to the day.

We now have an academy promo video and testimonials from Black Caps Kane Williamson and Trent Boult on our homepage. To view please see http://www.cricketcoaching.co.nz

Term 4 2013

Play will commence for most teams Saturday 19th October 2013

Prize Giving and AGM are on Thursday 21st November in the PAC foyer. Times to be posted at a later date.  We are seeking new committee members, so if you are able to give some time and energy towards the growing of cricket at Bethlehem College we would appreciate your efforts.

We will be running a sausage sizzle at the BC Gala this year, Friday 2 November. Come and support the club.

BC 1st XI Report - Saturday 23 March

Putting the disappointment of last weeks Gillette Cup knockout behind us, the Bethlehem College 1^st XI travelled down to Whakatane to take on the current Baywide title holders, Trident High School.

With BC being one of 4 teams sharing Term 1 top spot, this was going to be a crucial clash.

Winning the toss, we elected to bat, hoping to set a formidable total for Trident to chase.

Hopes were dashed however with a quick succession of wickets which saw us precariously poised at 67 for 8 off 24 overs … certainly not the plan!. With a wagging tail, Tom Rutherford (39) and Dylan Wadsworth (49 n.o) our innings ended on an unlikely 178 for 9 !. A credible total and the plan was back on track.

When Tridents opener was clean bowled in the first over, there was hope and when Wadsworth took his 2^nd wicket (2 for 16) in the 3^rd over the on field mood changed considerably.

Patrick Davenport took up the ball in the 8^th over and swinging the ball with apparent ease, snared a wicket in his first over and went on to a stunning 5 wickets for 5 runs off 6 overs (4 maidens incldg 3 wicket maidens)

The Trident middle order had been ripped apart, and with a couple of wickets to youngster Dan Price (2 for 12), Tridents innings ended with them on just 86.

With Aquinas losing to TBC 3rds Bethlehem were left sharing top of table spot with Otumoetai.

Having been runners up in the Baywide Term 4 2012 competition, BC had reasonable expectations for 2013.

Leading the bunch in the Baywide competition and moving through to last 20/20 hurdle of the Gillette Cup, it would be fair to say those expectations were met.

Gillette Cup 2013

Bethlehem College drew St Johns College (Hamilton) in the first Northern Districts play off game on Monday. Winning the toss , BC put St Johns in to bat, and with a steady fall of wickets had them on the ropes at 85 after 17.3 overs. Luke Bryenton was our standout bowler with 3 for 17. With no standout individual batting performance we reached their total for the loss of just 6 wickets to go on to the final afternoon hurdle, the winner of the Waiuku College / Mahurangi College (Warkworth) game.

This turned out to be Mahurangi, and again winning the toss we elected to get them to set us a total to chase down.

Starting off ominously they reached 50 for just 2 off the first 10 overs and with this solid base to play from, a large total was threatening. The BC boys knuckled down though and with a brilliant last over  from Dylan Wadsworth (3 wickets ) and another 3 wicket haul to Dylan Ramohitaj we restricted them to 105 for 8 off the 20 overs.

The chase followed and with a splendid opening partnership of 36 off just 5 overs Mitchell Fairweather and Jack Preston looked like they would comfortably get us close.

In what could only be classed as a classic cricketing collapse though, when Mitchells wicket fell, so too did the following batsman. With unfortunate regularity !.

Mahurangi took out the game with BC reaching just 89 and instead of us, it was them progressing through to the 50 overs games later this week. Maybe next year !!

Northern Knights Home Games

Ben Williams April 2013 Camp

Ben Williams Winter High Performance Programme

Summer Sports Photos - Cricket

WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2013


Venue: PAC FoyerTime: 8.45am onwards (all times are reporting times) Groups should be outside the PAC
foyer at least 5 minutes before their scheduled time and dressed in team uniform). Please wait until teams are called by the PhotoLife photographer/Mr Hotta.
TICs please ensure teams are as per roster below.
Staff/Coaches/Managers: Inform your players of time and uniforms/equipment needed. Remember NO BOOTS
Coaches/Managers: Please attend for your team/s photo/s and assist briefly afterwards with entering player names on the proof sheet. Many thanks for your help. 


8.55am      BC Black Caps (Primary)                    Manager: Catherine Samlberger

9.00am      BC Leopards  (Intermediate)               Coach: Paul Clinton
                                                                             Managers: Heather Richards/Paul Shakes

9.05am      BC Lions (Intermediate)                      Coach: Kelvin Elliffe

9.10am      BC Panthers (Intermediate)                  Coach: Tim Bell
                                                                             Manager: Murray Foreman

9.15am      BC 1st XI  (Seniors)                             Coach: Bryce Fairweather
                                                                             Manager: Jeff Davenport

9.20am      BC Elders (Seniors)                             Coach: Mike Nicholson

9.25am      BC 2nd XI (Seniors)                            Coach: Ray Lewis

Training Nights Term 1 2013

Monday - Primary 3.30 - 4.30
1st XI 4.30 - 6.30pm


Tuesday - 2nd XI 3.30 - 5pm
Include any guys from the social team

Wednesday - Intermediate BC Leopards 3.30 - 5pm


Thursday - Intermediate BC Lions 3.30 - 5pm


Friday - Intermediate BC Panthers 3.30 - 5pm

2013 Cricket Trials

There will be 2 Trials for all College (Year 9 to 13) players will be held on Tuesday 5th February and Thursday 7th February

Intermediate trials are scheduled to be held on Friday 8th February

There will be no Primary trials and once we have names and numbers we will look at putting teams together for the friendly games on Saturday 9th.

 Trials will begin at 3:30 at the Cricket Nets and are expected to be for approximately 2 hours.

 Practice times are still to be determined depending on the team numbers and we will advise once trials are completed.