The list of achievements and awards for Brock Larance seems to grow by the day but the hugely promising teenager says all the recognition is special.
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The exciting all-rounder has stamped himself as one of the most talented young cricketers in Australia in recent years and his efforts were again rewarded at Dubbo College on Monday.
There, Larance was honoured with the Western School Sports Association (WSSA) Mark Leonard Memorial Award for 2018.
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The prize is awarded to the most outstanding senior student across the region and Larance’s efforts in school cricket saw him deemed worthy.
Larance represented the WSSA at the state Combined High Schools (CHS) titles last season and after being named player of the tournament he went on to earn selection in the NSW All Schools side.
He’s already represented Western again this season and after scoring a century on day one of the carnival he again earned selection in the NSW CHS squad.
That side will play at the national titles in March of next year.
“It always feels good to be recognised. It is a good feeling,” Larance said, before saying the high level of school cricket is no different to any other game.
“I go out there and try and play my best and try to do a job for the team in every game.
“All cricket is cricket and I love it, so it’s all about doing your best.”
The Mark Leonard Memorial Award goes to the most outstanding athlete in year 10, 11, or 12 across the region.
It is named in honour of Leonard, who was a member of both the WSSA rugby league and hockey sides while attending Nyngan High School.
Leoard was tragically killed when he was hit by a car while fetching a ball during a game of touch football but now the award is given each year as the WSSA stated “the spirit of the Western Region was embodied in Mark and that he epitomised the best of the bush sportspeople”.
The all-round aspect of Larance’s achievements was also taken into account.
I go out there and try and play my best and try to do a job for the team in every game.
- Brock Larance
Despite being just 16, Larance captained the Dubbo College cricket team last season while he also worked to take on a more senior role as part of the WSSA squad this season.
“It was a good environment and we had some younger fellas there who were getting a taste of it,” he said of the state titles.
“I just tried to be one of the older fellas and set a bit of an example, give them something to look up to and set a platform.”
Larance’s calendar is a jam-packed one with a NSW CHS game set for this week while on Friday he departs Dubbo and links up with the Cricket Australia under 17s squad.
Larance and the rest of the national side will gain valuable experience when taking part in the under 19 National Championships from next week.
The championships are in Adelaide from December 3.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
