A Big Week of OC Sport: Cup Challenges and Semi-Final Showdowns

It’s been another busy week of OC sport, with strong performances on the field and on the court – and plenty to look forward to in the days ahead. 

OC Overs 50s Cricket Team

Cricket

The OC Over 50s began their Cricketer Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging away fixture at the perennially strong Old Tonbridgians. 

After winning the toss, OCs chose to bat and made an excellent start. David Amato (TL 1988) and Richard Moxon (SH 1986) put on a fluent opening partnership, taking the score to 79–1 after 19 overs in the 35‑over contest. Both fell in quick succession, however, and despite some powerful lower‑order hitting from Nigel Bacon (SH 1980), the innings closed on 147–8. 

With the ball, Amato delivered a characteristically metronomic opening spell, reducing the hosts to 9–2, well supported by Tom Gladwin (WG 1991), Adrian Fawden (WG 1982) and Richard Moxon. A superb century from one of the Old Tonbridgian openers ultimately proved decisive, as the hosts reached the target with six wickets in hand and eight overs to spare. 

Scores: OCs 147–8 (Moxon 36, Amato 29, Bacon 24), Old Tonbridgians 149–4 (Amato 2–28).

OC Cricket Team:
David Amato (TL 1988), Tom Gladwin (WG 1991), Richard Moxon (SH 1986), Nigel Bacon (SH 1980), Chris Grindal (WG 1978), Eddie Wass (WG 1987), Charlie Lexton (QG 1985), Paul Sylvester (HG 1980), Andy Anastasiou (MG 1980), Adrian Fawden (WG 1982), John Zani (WG 1971) 

Netball

The OCs battled to a hard‑fought 13–13 draw against the Highbury Honey Badgers in a tightly contested match. The team showed great resilience throughout, with excellent movement and composure under pressure. 

Players of the Match were Cat Peters (WG 2020) and Lizzie Mills (SG 2021). Well done to both on standout performances. 

The Netball OCs now turn their attention to a big showdown, with a semi‑final against Nets be Real on 5 May. Best of luck to the team as they push for a place in the final!