WOOLGOOLGA Cricket Club Rebels are this season’s second-grade premiers after edging out Sawtell Cricket Club by two runs in their grand final at Richardson Park.
Defending their total of 173, the Rebels bowled out the home side for 171 in a thrilling grand final which came right down to the final over.
The Rebels also successfully defended the premiership they won last season.
The Rebels were bowled out for 173 in the 40th over, after winning the toss and electing to bat in the season decider.
Manat Singh top scored for his side with 45, and Dave Szumowski was next best with 38.
Sawtell captain Alexander Cheers Flavell took 3-36 from eight overs, Toby Blinman took 2-27 from eight overs, and Joshua de Groot took 2-24 from six overs.
Chasing 174 for the grand final victory, Sawtell fell agonisingly short after being bowled out for 171 with just two balls remaining.
Alexander Cheers Flavell rose to the occasion with a captain’s knock of 81.
Prabhjot Singh took 2-33 from eight overs for the Rebels, and Scott Jennings took 2-36 from eight overs.
By Aiden BURGESS
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