Haverford Cricket secured its fourth victory of the season against the Alumni, yet the mood was such that the outcome seemed secondary to the sheer enjoyment of the sport.
The Fords went across Lancaster Ave to Merion Cricket Club to pick up a Saturday win before taking the first loss of the season on Sunday back at Cope Field.
While The Fords were troubled by a new and unfamiliar pitch, Haverford’s defensive prowess would prove too much for the hosts to overcome, with Haverford defending a total of 127.
With a team chock full of experienced veterans and exciting new first years, Haverford started their season with a thumping victory, completing a thrilling run chase in the last over.
In preparation for the biennial induction ceremony, the athletic department is seeking nominations of former Haverford student-athletes and coaches for induction.
After rain conspired to cancel Haverford's opening weekend, Haverford Cricket began their spring campaign this past Saturday with a clinical victory against British Officer’s Cricket Club (BOCC)
Despite another strong performance by Haverford’s middle and lower over, however, the Fords were unable to eek a victory, eventually falling 25 runs short of a winning total.
Despite falling just short of Philadelphia’s total in a dramatic run chase, Haverford showed that their young team will have a lot to offer in the coming matches and seasons.
Haverford fell 103 runs short, losing 105-9 to 208-7. However, the Fords saw a bright side in this defeat—while the struggled with the loss of some experienced players, this allowed some newer cricketers to gain valuable game experience which they can take into the following seasons.
Haverford Cricket opened their spring season this past weekend, going 1-1 against University of Pennsylvania on Saturday and Merion Cricket Club on Sunday.