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West Newsport comes up trumps

31 Mar, 2010 11:21 AM
WEST Newport completed one of the greatest fightbacks in the club's history, recording an 80-run win over Grand United in the Williamstown and District Cricket Association A-turf grand final on Saturday.

The Wests looked dead and buried towards the midway point of the second innings, trailing United by 87 runs with six batsmen out.

But they staged an impressive turnaround, scoring 482 in the match while United could come up with only 402 in reply.

Corey Irving was among the Wests' best, picking up five wickets in the match to cap off a brilliant season for himself and his club.

"Corey is a third-generation Irving to play for this club and I think he'll move onto bigger and better things," Wests' coach, Paul McGowan, said after the match.

Ashleigh Peters also starred for the Wests, the 20-year-old hitting 120 in the second innings at a crucial stage.

"Ash Peters is another player who has really stepped up for us this season and he played an important role for us in the final," McGowan said.

"It was amazing to win in such a way and the players showed real courage and persistence to get across the line. It was very pleasing seeing our younger players do so well."

McGowan said all players had committed to the club for next season.

"We recruited seven new players for the start of this season and I can't believe how quickly they all settled in and how well everyone gets along.

"The boys are relaxed on the park and go out to have a bit of fun, which I think helped us win the title.

"After the final, one of Grand United's players got up and said we could create history if we stay together and I think that says a lot about our side."

As for his future with the club, McGowan did not think he would coach next season but hoped to remain involved in some capacity.

"I've enjoyed coaching this team so much, but I think I'll take a step back and watch the boys from the side."

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