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Cricket gala days

By Rowan Frazer

Nov 11, 2025

Leo Herberte goes to hit a six at the cricket gala day on Friday.

Primary school cricket fever hit Deniliquin last week, with two days of Big Bash fun.

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Primary schools from across the district participated in gala days at Deniliquin Memorial Park on Thursday and Friday.

It included students from Edward, North, South and St Michael’s, as well as students from Hay and the small schools of Blighty, Bunnaloo, Conargo and Mayrung.

Multiple teams representing the schools competed in modified cricketing round robins, with Year 3-4 taking to the oval on Thursday, and Year 5-6 getting their chance Friday.

The inclusive tournaments promote the enjoyment of cricket with a Big Bash theme.

Jasmine Costin, Priya Caniglia, Stella Butcher and Harriet Maher.

Isabella Goodear, Bella Leetham, Brock Smith, Leo Herberte, Hayden Howard and (front) Thomas Clohesy.

Akira Booby, Oliver Barling, Lachlan Jeffrey, Chase Dunn, Jed Fitzmaurice, Julia Smith and Peggy McKenzie.

Jack Steenholdt, Navi Manuprasad, Raj Gill, Pedro Ogodo and Harrison Leetham.

Jewel, Yohan, Rylan, Oliver, Koopa, Chace, Liam and Patrick from Deniliquin and District small schools. Full names not provided to individual school policies.

Maxwell McBride, Ben Taylor and Eli Crossley.

Miley Suitor, Paige Clarke, Lana-Rose Jessop and Mela Polhill.

Flynn Beer, Eddie Marshall, Henry Pisasale and Jake Horne.

Lockie, Chloe, William, Justin, Steven, Ryder and Victor from Deniliquin and District Small Schools. Surnames not provided due to individual school policies.

Jasper Akinyemi and Will Thomas.

Angus Priest, Angie Maunganidze, Samara Munro, Jordie White, Mason Glenn (front), Braxton Leetham and Beau Jervis.

Jeremiah Suitor, Grant Dwyer, Bodi Swan, Gemma Townsend, Maeve Harrison and Evangeline Quinn.

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