Barataria Ball Players and Diego Martin Conquerors shared the spoils as the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) Community Cricket Programme (CCP) signed off 2024 with the West Cricket Festival on Saturday at Diego Martin Sporting Complex.
The Boys 12-15 category belonged to Barataria, who cruised past home team Diego Martin Conquerors by 38 runs to cap off a competitive and fun day of cricket in sunny Diego Martin.
The third-place playoff in the 12-15 age group saw Mucurapo Fresh Starz secure bronze in the group with a convincing nine-wicket win over Carenage Marlins.
Diego Martin, however, returned the favour, making home advantage count in the 7-11 age group. They clinched the championship in a nail-biting finale against Barataria, successfully chasing down a modest target of 32 with five wickets to spare.
In the 7-11 third place playoff, Mucurapo Fresh Starz dominated Carenage Marlins, and completed a flawless run chase.
The festival marked the end of SporTT’s Community Cricket Programme (CCP) West edition.
It followed a vibrant ten-week programme that fostered cricketing skills, community spirit, and youth development among boys and girls aged 7-15.
Member of Parliament for Diego Martin Central, Symon de Nobriga, was among the officials on hand to witness the event and underscored the importance of programmes like CCP for the communities involved.
“I think it is important that we take the opportunities that are being given here through the Ministry of Sport and Community Development and SporTT to hone our skills, and if that means cricket can be a career, then that would be a great achievement,” De Nobriga said.
Meanwhile SporTT chairman Larry Romany is proud of what the programme has accomplished.
“These children are not only getting an education in physical skills but also in essential life skills and values like teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline, as well as developing friendship and connection,” Romany said as he welcomed the teams at the event.
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Barataria Ball Players and Diego Martin Conquerors shared the spoils as the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) Community Cricket Programme (CCP) signed off 2024 with the West Cricket Festival on Saturday at Diego Martin Sporting Complex.
The Boys 12-15 category belonged to Barataria, who cruised past home team Diego Martin Conquerors by 38 runs to cap off a competitive and fun day of cricket in sunny Diego Martin.
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Barataria and Diego Martin top West Cricket Festival – Trinidad & Tobago Express Newspapers
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