It was a wild weekend of junior cricket as the Central West came away with a clean sweep to kick off their NSW Youth Championships season.
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But there was one name that stood out amongst the rest - that of Charlie Tink.
The Kinross first grader was one of four Orange players who suited up for the U15s squad that took on Western Plains at Riawena Oval on Sunday.
Not only did the team walk away with the win, but Tink even managed to notch up a century.
Central West won the toss and elected to bat first and got off to a flyer thanks to Tink and opening partner Arnab Ghosh.
The pair put on 72 before Gosh was trapped in front.
Another quick wicket could have spelled a collapse, but Tink combined with his Orange counterpart Angus Cornish to stabilise the innings.
As Central West neared the 200 mark, Tink's magic moment finally came to fruition as he raised the bat for triple figures.
Not long after though, he found himself out bowled for a well made 101. The team finished 7-219 off their 50 overs.
Now it was over to the bowlers to do their job and they got off to a good start.
They reduced Western Plains to 5-72, thanks largely to Eli Morris who finished the day with 3-21.
The visitors then made a late push for victory, but the loss of early wickets hampered their attempts as they were bowled out for 177 after 36 overs.
While the U15s were busy claiming victory, their U14 and U13 equivalent were busy with more of the same.
The U14s batted first at Country Club Oval and thanks to an 83-run opening stand, managed to put on 183 from their full 50.
In reply, Plains never stood a chance as they collapsed for 58 all out.
Standouts with the ball were Tom Blowes who took 3-21, as well as Rupert Begg and Hamish Lynn who both finished with figures of 2-4.
In the U13s game at Sir Jack Brabham Park, it was more bowling dominance from Central West.
Despite losing the toss and being sent into the field, the home side managed to restrict Plains to 110 all out.
Cooper Stephen was the main destroyer with the ball as he claimed four scalps.
Despite a golden duck from opener Cooper Pullen, Central West made light work in reply, chasing down the target in the 29th over.
Top scorer for the innings was Toby Middleton with 29.
The three Central West sides will travel to Dubbo this week for a four-day carnival.
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