Goodwin and Tremlett Present Southampton Evening League Awards

[Article reproduced by kind permission of Simon Walter, Newsquest Media Group Ltd]

Southampton CC celebrated their Southampton Evening League and President's Cup double at The Ageas Bowl.

They won nine of their ten games in division one to finish 55 points clear of nearest rivals Hedge End Hawks and beat Trants CC in the final of the President's Cup.

They were presented with both trophies by Jake Goodwin after an entertaining Q & A from the Hampshire starlet.

Goodwin, who made his T20 debut last season and has recently signed a scholarship deal, revealed that he is off to Durban, South Africa in the new year to work alongside former Hampshire coach Dale Benkenstein.

Goodwin also presented trophies and medals to division two winners West End Saints CC and division three champions Trants CC as well as the Harold Diaper Rose Bowl Trophy winners NATS CC.

Indoor League division one winners Hedge End Hawks CC were not represented but Old Netley & Highfield CC were awarded the division two trophy.

Also among the guests were Hampshire Cricket secretary Tim Tremlett, the league's secretary, and Simon Jones of the Hampshire Cricket Board.

The league, down to five divisions from nine at its peak, is always looking for new teams.

Formed in 1931, it has been graced by the likes of former Hampshire players Robin Smith, Kevin Shine and Adie Aymes.

Saints legends Kevin Keegan, Ted Drake, Ted Bates and Jason Dodd have also played in the SECL down the years.

• If you would like to join the 24 teams that contested this year’s competition (6.30pm starts on Tuesday evenings), contact secretary Ian Meyer on ian3secl@btinternet.com or 07824 379079 or visit their website www.secl-online.co.uk
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