Ilkley scores at bat
Ilkley Grammar School’s U15 girls have realised the dream of a lifetime by winning the English Schools’ National Cricket Championships with a sensational performance at Lord’s.
Their amazing adventure began at Headingley in March where 16 Yorkshire schools competed for the title of county champions. Ilkley overcame tough challenges from Harrogate, Halifax and Thirsk to progress to the next stage of the competition.
With Yorkshire and North of England titles to their name, the rapidly improving squad had reached the last four in England and prepared to face the top school teams from The Midlands, South-East and South-West in the national finals at Lord’s.
The School is extremely proud of the players. Their victories over four Yorkshire schools in the early rounds and representative winners from Cheshire, Northumberland, Leicestershire, Sussex and Cornwall, and the tie against Lancashire, were all characterised by stylish technique, outstanding teamwork and a genuine desire to play the game to the best of their ability.