England’s Women’s Ashes Star wows Kent Girls
Heather Knight, England’s Player of the Ashes series, was the guest of honour at the Kent Under 11 Girls awards presentation, held recently at Addington Village Cricket Club.
The 22 year old opening batsman, whose match-saving innings of 157 in the sole Test was instrumental in helping England regain the Ashes, was also accompanied by the magnificent Ashes Trophy.
Heather answered questions from each girl and then presented medals and trophies to every member of the Under 11 squad.
She said, “It was great to see the Kent women's youth section thriving and so many young girls playing and enjoying their cricket. Well done to everyone involved at Kent for their efforts.”
David Sear, manager of the Kent Under 11 Girls, said “I thought that our gathering would go well because this season we have had such a fantastic bunch of girls and a wonderful set of parents, but having Heather and the Ashes Trophy at our do was the icing on the cake. Judging from the reactions of everyone, I think that we did a good job at capturing the spirit of the season with the photo and music show. It was a most enjoyable and inspirational evening and I must thank everyone who made it possible.”
Kent Under 11 Girls Roll of Honour 2013
Kent Cricket Board Medals:
Grace Scrivens - Leading Run Scorer - 262 Runs
Grace Scrivens - Leading wicket taker - 13 wickets
Alice Thompson - Leading Fielder 7 Catches & 1 Run Out is
Cricket Folder
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Isobel Shelley
Ailsa Naylor
Under 11 Squad Medals
Mia Barnett
Indigo Gentry
Jemimah Greenwood
Alice Hunter
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Isobel Shelley
Holly Slater
Under 11 Squad Trophies
Gemma Murray - Most enthusiastic fielder
Mayumi Baynes - Best Bowler
Grace Jennings - Best Batsman (all round)
Kate Nicholls - Best Under 10 year old
Kirsty Dymond - Most Outstanding Moment (the catch v Bucks!)
Savannah Harris - most potential (with her off spin)
Ailsa Naylor - most improved (as batter and keeper)
Alice Thompson - Players Player
Summer Reeves - Best All rounder
Grace Scrivens - Best All Rounder
Jessica Golden - Coach and Managers Award - plus special signed bat by the Kent and England Captain, Charlotte Edwards
