In what was a historically a short cricket season, St Edward’s faced St Peter’s Catholic College in a tightly contested Downie Trophy match at Rogers Park.

Opening the bowling, Hugo Wheeler and Malcolm Hawkins immediately found rhythm and control. Hawkins bowled superbly without luck, finishing with tidy figures of 0–8, building early pressure and creating several chances. At the other end, Wheeler’s attacking leg-spin proved decisive — he ripped through the St Peter’s top and middle order to claim an impressive 5–27, turning the match firmly in St Edward’s favour.

Luca Norris continued the momentum with a disciplined spell of 1–15, while Finn Giddings (2–19) and Hugo Wicks (2–17) closed out the innings with controlled, accurate bowling to dismiss the tail. It was an excellent collective effort in the field, highlighted by sharp catching, sustained energy, and strong support play — with Vraj Patel deserving special mention for his commitment in the field.

Chasing a modest total, St Edward’s began positively, playing several confident strokes early in the innings. However, the game turned as St Peter’s spinners found sharp turn and consistency, taking regular wickets through the middle overs. Despite attempts to rebuild, the boys ultimately fell short of the target.

While the result was disappointing after such a dominant bowling display, the match provided valuable lessons in patience and shot selection — rounding out a brief but spirited season of schoolboy cricket.

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