Page 44 - OM Newsletter 2024-2025

Cricket Club Gryphons
Last summer, with the enthusiastic backing of OMs, Finley Morris, Jonny Edwards, Will Hartley and Will Crossland successfully launched a new social cricket team for OMs: the Gryphons.
The team’s inaugural match took place in August 2024, bringing together 22 OMs aged between 18 and 80 for a memorable day of cricket. The occasion was capped off with a lively evening at The Morgan - now recognised as the ceremonial home of the Gryphons!
After a quiet winter, the Gryphons returned to action in May this year for their first competitive fixture of the season against the Sussex Martlets. A strong batting performance, with standout contributions from Myles Holland, Ollie Tulloch, and Warren Heath, set an above-par total. The team then bowled out the Martlets for 185, securing a confident win.
The team then took on Exeter University in a thrilling match on Monday 23rd June. After losing the toss, the Gryphons batted first, with solid starts from Mwai Kibaki and Ollie Tulloch setting the stage for half-centuries from Myles Holland and Sam Clements. They declared at 254 after just 26 overs, sparking debate over whether it was too soon. Exeter kept pace with the required run rate, but regular wickets kept the Gryphons in control. With 30 runs needed from two overs, Tulloch delivered two key wickets and tight bowling, leaving Exeter needing 10 off the final over with one wicket in hand. A dramatic run out sealed the Gryphons' victory.
This was followed up by winning the Ledbury 6-a-side tournament, with Will Crossland smashing two sixes in a row to win the final. The Gryphons then played the Old Vigornians in a Highrise vs Hills match. With the Gryphons chasing down 178 and Will Hartley scoring 103*, this was their first ton since the reform in 2024. This ensured the OMCC Gryphons went through 2025 unbeaten - roll on 2026.
Further information
Members of all ages are warmly invited to join. If you are interested in finding out more about the OM Gryphons, please see page 60 or scan the QR code.
Sam Clements (SH. 20-25), Will Crossland (5.17–22), Jonny Edwards (2.17–22), Will Hartley (SH.17–22), Warren Heath (4.83–88), Myles Holland (SH.17–22), Mwai Kibaki (2.20-22), Finley Morris (2.17–22), Ollie Tulloch (7.17–22)
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