On Tuesday 20^th May, we hosted this year’s West Leicester Boys cricket tournament on the astroturf. Castle Mead and City of Leicester Schools attended to create the three team round robin tournament.

A combination of students in years 7 – 10 represented English Martyrs, some of who it was their first experience of playing in a competitive cricket fixture.

The first match finished with a tight victory for English Martyrs, with Castle Mead failing to hit the required 6 runs off the last ball of the innings.

The second match resulted in a convincing win the City of Leicester, who scored an impressive 72 runs off their 8 overs, including 3 sixes.

The third and final match between English Martyrs and City of Leicester was a reduced over match and ended with a victory for City of Leicester – resulting in them progressing into the next round of the competition.

Well done to all students involved, and for any students wishing to be involved in the future – after school cricket club runs on a Wednesday with Mr Nicholson.