By Kirra Livingstone
THE Glasshouse Cricket Tier 2 Women suffered a heartbreaking grand final loss on Sunday, March 16, falling to Tewantin Noosa by just one run in a thriller that went down to the final ball.
Despite the gut-wrenching result, coach Davina Stokes was full of praise for her side’s effort and determination.
“We’re devastated, but we did it—we lost on the last ball of the game, but it is what it is,” Stokes said.
“The girls played amazing, so we couldn’t fault that, I am extremely proud of them all. They did everything we asked, and we had the 2nd Grade Men there and some of the BeeGees supporting us as well.”
Already looking ahead, Stokes is eager to see her team come back stronger next season.
Tewantin Noosa won the toss and opted to bowl, with Glasshouse posting a competitive total of 2/101 after 20 overs. Bridget Morrow led the way with the bat, top-scoring with 29.
Glasshouse fought hard with the ball, taking six wickets and keeping the pressure on. Tayla Schultz, Amy Higgins, and Ebony Runge each pulled off a crucial run-out, while Higgins and Runge also claimed a wicket apiece. Anna Hain added to the tally, bowling one of Tewantin’s batters for a duck.
But in the end, Tewantin Noosa held their nerve. Needing just one run off the final ball, they scrambled through to seal the victory, finishing at 6/102 to Glasshouse’s 2/101.
Despite the loss, the Glasshouse women made history as the first team from the club to ever reach a grand final. Meanwhile, the Glasshouse 2nd Grade Men also booked their spot in the big dance, winning their two-day semi-final against the Caboolture Snakes on March 15-16.
The men’s grand final is set for Saturday, March 22, and Glasshouse will be out in full force to cheer them on.