IT’S not the first time in its history that some naysayers have declared the end of Huntly-North Epsom Cricket Club is nigh.
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On-field and off, the Power has faced some struggles in terms of player numbers, financial backers and supporters.
News that Power will play on is great news for the Bendigo District Cricket Association.
The dreaded bye is avoided and North’s future looks brighter as it will field an under-18, under-14, under-12, and T20 Blast teams.
Newly-elected president Troy Young and club coach Mick Hanson are two of the main drivers in the club’s fightback.
Young’s commitment to the club is inspirational.
His parents, Peter and Sandy have played key roles at Huntly-North Epsom for many summers.
“I started with this club in the under-11s and I love the place… I didn’t want to see the club go under,’’ Troy Young said.
“I made my mind up last year that I wanted to be president of the club. It’s going to take plenty of hard work, but this club isn’t going anywhere.”
He, Hanson and the club’s committee are well aware the road ahead will not always be smooth.
“It would have been easy to run away, but I love a challenge,’’ said Hanson.
A determined opening batsman, Hanson will be aiming to rack up plenty of runs in Huntly-North Epsom’s drive to be a force to be reckoned with at senior and junior level for many summers to come.