Brampton Masters take Toronto league

By Eddie Norfolk

Brampton Masters captured the Toronto and District Cricket Association Premier Championship with a powerful 164-run win over Toronto CC.  Opening batsman Albert Gopie (5), Brent Lezama (53) and their Canadian international Henry Osinde (5 wickets for 21 runs) spearheaded this success.

Cowichan strode to the Victoria and District Cricket Association (Vancouver Island, British Columbia) title with a seven-wicket win over Albion. Daniel Vann hit an undefeated 127 in the play-off final, after making 79 not out in the semi-final against Colts. Vann’s innings included 17 fours and eight sixes.

Millwoods took the Edmonton and District Cricket League (Alberta) Premier Play-off final with a 108-run win against regular-season leaders Victoria Park.

All three finals took place on Sunday September 16, after semi-finals the previous day. Cricket action continues in several leagues and associations across the country this coming weekend.

The Cowichan-Meraloma Tomlin Cup match to decide the British Columbia provincial cricket champions, originally due for this Saturday, September 22 has been postponed to May 2008.