Agony for 2nds after thrilling win

Agony for 2nds after thrilling win

A brilliant last-day victory was not enough to save Prestwich 2nds from the drop. They recorded a dramatic one-wicket triumph over Austerlands 1sts last Saturday – but other teams fighting for survival also won, and meant the 2nds will be relegated from the GMCL...
3XI find their range in doubly dramatic fashion

3XI find their range in doubly dramatic fashion

The 3rd team came out top in two final-over thrillers last weekend. Last man Sam Harding hit a six off the penultimate ball of the game to beat second-placed Whalley Range 3rd XI by one wicket on Saturday. The following day, a rapid innings of 62 from 15-year-old...
Stats behind the success

Stats behind the success

The 2021 season ranks as one of the most successful in our 181-year history. Winning both the GMCL premier division (for the first time) and the Derek Kay Cup, puts the first team in a prestigious category. Add to this the 3rd team lifting the GMCL Sunday Cup, and it...
Stanbury ends on a high

Stanbury ends on a high

This weekend will go down in the records at Prestwich as probably the best ever. We have won doubles before but never at this level. However, the club is saddened by Ryan’s announcement of his retirement from the game. My thoughts in a few words. When I interviewed...
Champions!

Champions!

Prestwich 1st team clinched the GMCL Premier League title on a dramatic final day. The side, captained by Marty Walters, cracked 321 for 7 from 50 overs at Heyside. Sam Holden smashed 95 and Walters 80, putting on a third wicket stand of 147, before excellent knocks...