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Iluka Cricket Club’s 1st Grade team defeated Yamba. Image: contributed.

Iluka Cricket Club sweep LCCA Premierships

Players, family, and friends of Iluka Cricket Club celebrated a clean sweep of the Lower Clarence Cricket Association’s LCCA senior divisions on the weekend claiming victories in all three senior grades – a first for any club in the competition.

In 1st Grade, the Iluka team battled against a strong Yamba side at Yamba Oval and came out victorious as First Grade Premiers.

Iluka Cricket Club’s 1st Grade team defeated Yamba. Image: contributed.

Iluka’s 2nd Grade team, who were also 2024 Minor Premiers, defeated Harwood to claim the title.

Iluka Cricket Club’s 2nd Grade team secured the LCCA Minor Premiership before defeating Harwood to win the 2024 Second Grade title. Image: contributed.

In 3rd Grade it was another very close contest between Harwood and Iluka, with mum and daughter combination of Jodi and Krystal batting together to deliver a 1 wicket victory to an excited Iluka team.

An excited Iluka Cricket Club 3rd Grade team secured the 2024 Premiership with a one wicket win over Harwood. Image: Peter Johnson