Northwest Schools XI won the toss and elected to bat in what is a popular fixture for the local combined schools team. The innings had a false start with A McFedries removing the opener in the first over but then stiff resistance from G Welford and J Cowley added 42 runs to rebuild the innings. The Willows bowlers set to their work in the middle overs and five bowlers combined to pick up a wicket each. McFedries secured two run outs leaving Northwest at 90/7. The inevitable wag in the tail proved fruitful with A Deb (29) and K Stackhouse (20 not out) lifting Northwest to 138 all out

The Willows commenced the chase after lunch with a strong opening partnership of 58 runs between K Challu and F Buckley. Northwest Schools XI reacted well and had The Willows 73/3 and 96/4 but solid knocks from McConnell (23), G Dickson (27 not out) and B Williams (20 not out) secured victory for the home team.

The fixture was played in fine spirit and the combined schools XI, under assertive coaching, played a strong game of cricket to challenge The Willows. It is a positive sign for cricket that leavers in the schools XI will be playing at clubs after leaving school which is terrific for the game.