FREELAND Under 15 girls were handed an OCB Excellence Award at the first of three youth presentation evenings at the Hawkwell House Hotel in Oxford.

The youngsters were honoured after they landed the Lady Taverners Under 15 national title in August.

More than 160 people attend the girls’ cricket celebration evening.

In the top age group, the under 17s, Emilia Bartram was handed the player-of-the-season prize.

Suzy Halsey, an under 15, was recognised for her outstanding contribution playing an age group up.

AWARD WINNERS

Under 11 – Player of year: Ellie Noble. Team player of year: Lucy Thomas. Under 13 development – Player of year: Lucy Hunter. Team player of year: Tamara Moon. Under 13 – Player of year: Ella Gorton. Team player of year: Emily Ong. Under 15 – Player of year: Abi Flory. Team player of year: Suzy Halsey. Under 17 – Player of year: Emilia Bartram. Team player of year: Rhian Todd. Under 17 outstanding achievement award: Suzy Halsey.

OCB Excellence: Freeland Under 15.