Read Mick Cattanach’s run-by-run account of Hay’s triumph over Griffith to retain the Creet Cup.

“With scores tied Simon then calmly clipped a four through the leg side to bring up the win. In what must rank as one of the great individual performances by a Hay cricketer in representative cricket, Simon single handedly brought an historic win to Hay.”

South Hay Colts had a tough win over the Riverina Hotel side on Saturday to earn the right to play South Hay Crusaders in this Saturday's Hay Cricket Grand Final.

Hay Amateur Swimming Club held its annual swimming carnival on Saturday, providing a wonderful opportunity for many of the swimmers to compete in what was their first carnival outside school.

Competitors also travelled from Griffith, Coleambally, Deniliquin, Finley and Leeton/Yanco swimming clubs.

Local sporting great, Jodie Hicks (pictured above) has been snapped up by the Richmond Tigers in the 2023 AFL Women’s draft.

Previously a forward, and most recently a defender for GSW Giants, it was announced that the dual sportsperson was snapped up by the Tigers late afternoon on Wednesday, December 13.

The talented dual athlete, having previously played cricket for the Sydney Sixers, had a year off from football, and then was re-signed by the Giants.

Read about Zoey McRae’s love of running and her race to find challenges.

Whilst Hay cricket’s latest round was somewhat interrupted by weather, overall Hay cricketers are enjoying a stellar 2023 season.

The 2023 Tapper Agri Hay Races were a roaring success.

Amidst the spectacular Fashions on the Fields, marquees which were sold out within the first week of sale, reunions and special events held, was some outstanding racing and considerable prize money on offer.

The combination of jockey Connor Murtagh and trainer Craig Weeding proved to be widely successful, with the pair cleaning up four wins, including the $20,000 Tapper Agri Services Hay Cup.

Alice Caldow’s star only continues to rise, recently named the opening bowler for the Riverina Bullets.

This means that the bullets now have the opportunity to claim their third-straight title after winning through to the NSW Cricket Country Bash grand final.

Hay Magpies President Kelly Gash has been appointed to the governing board of Group 20 in the position of vice-president, alongside treasurer Serena Wall, who takes on a board position.

The appointment follows a turbulent season for Hay which could have been the impetus for the Magpies to put forward quality candidates to ensure the voice of the Hay club is heard.

The AGM also voted to introduce women’s tackle into the competition for the first six rounds of the 2024 season, running parallel to the league tag and men’s matches.

Crown Crusaders ran out nine-run winners, in a low scoring yet exciting match of Hay Cricket Association’s 2023/2024 season at Hay Park.

Ariana Meads is just eight years old. Eight months ago, this little dynamo picked up Highland Dancing, and like many things she has picked up, she ran with it.

Competing in dancing competitions against others her age, but who have been dancing for years, she thrives.

The first round of the Hay cricket competition for this season was a smashing success.

The competition this year will be a T25 comp with 25 over games played right through the season.

Will Nadin (left) and Ben Ryan shared Hay Cutters Rugby Union best and fairest award for season 2023.

Balranald Roos star Jydon Neagle has been named in the Weekly Times Country AFL Team of the Year. The talented Neagle was also named assistant coach, alongside country football legend and ex-Geelong player Garry Hocking.

Neagle was named at number 10 in the Weekly Times top 50 players of the year.

Image: Balranald Roos

Dom Booth and Bill Auldist take out Hay Lions AFL Football and Netball Club’s best and fairest awards for 2023.

Hay Magpies Rugby League Club crowned Simon Parr and Jessie Carter as their best and fairest winners for the 2023 season.

The season standouts were announced at the club’s presentation day held in the grounds of Bishop’s Lodge Historic House on Saturday.

Hay Lion’s 28-year premiership drought broke on the weekend, when they won the Golden Rivers Football and Netball League senior grand final.

Hay Lions under 17s and B Reserve netball teams finished on top of the Golden Rivers Football and Netball League ladders, bringing home two premierships.

One of the most exciting games played at the Hay Bowling Club rolled out over the weekend.

Hay Darts Association teams threw it all against the wall for their last games of the season.

In nail-biting fashion, they faced off at the grand final, at Hay Services Club.