Oxley High School's impressive record in the Marie Cornish Shield continued this week.
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The side's win over Warialda High was, at least, the side's sixth straight victory in the North West final of the open girls school cricket competition.
"I'm not exactly sure how many in a row we've got but since I've been at the school, that's the sixth one that we've won," coach Ryan Whitton said.
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The win came packed full of highlights for Oxley.
Claire McGuirk put in a huge all-round effort - with 3-11 and 40 not out - while Deni Baker claimed a hat-trick on her way to figures of 3-3.
Georgia Brown (2-10) and Mim Barbara (2-5) were the other wicket-takers as Oxley bowled Warialda out for 57.
McGuirk then piled on the runs with Oxley passing Warialda's score in just 7.2 overs.
The win moves Oxley through to the top eight and the side's next game in the competition will come in the new year.
"That's the end for this year but if restrictions allow us, we should played the winner from the North Coast," Whitton said.
Oxley are yet to win a state title in Whitton's time in charge but he said this team - which is similar to last year's side - has a good chance of doing just that.
"At the start of the year, we would have went close to winning but covid didn't allow the top four from playing," Whitton said.
"We virtually have the same team. The big loss is Lara Graham but we've got a fair chance going close again.
Whitton added: "They're just a good bunch of kids. They love having a bit of fun.
"The majority of the team aren't cricketers, they're just handy athletes. Of the 14 that have played only four of them are regular cricketers."
A handful of the Oxley players were also named to play for Central North at the McDonalds Women's Country Championships.
Both the under 16s and under 19s championships will be played in Tamworth in the new year.
CENTRAL NORTH UNDER 19S SIDE
- To play at Tamworth from January 12-14
Molly Armstrong
Deni Baker
Miriam Barbara
Tara Craig
Jessica Davidson
Elsie Ford
Lara Graham (c)
Claire McGuirk
Josephine Pearce
Chloe Scicluna
Vanessa Simpson
Matiese Wadwell
CENTRAL NORTH UNDER 16S SIDE
- To play at Tamworth from From January 11-12
Eden Andrews
Molly Armstrong
Miriam Barbara (c)
Caoimhe Bray
Georgia Davidson
Jazlyn Dennis
Zara Dennis
Kyanne Fowler
Monique Krake
Georgie Leonard
Sophie Parsons
Lara Robertson
Chloe Scicluna
Vanessa Simpson