AFTER a season of dominance, Sawtell Storm have proven themselves to be the cream of the crop in Coffs Coast junior cricket, winning the Under 14s premiership of the Sixers Cricket League season.

Sawtell capped off a tremendous season in which they only lost once, with a grand final win against the Macksville Bulls at Toormina Oval.

A strong all-around batting and bowling performance saw them beat the Bulls by 50 runs to win the title.

Sawtell opened the batting and scored 3/124 from 20 overs, after Macksville won the toss and elected to bowl.

Joshua de Groot stepped up when it mattered most, top scoring for his side with 45 retired not out off 30 balls.

Jaybien Johnson retired on 31 not out, Denzel Wynne-Primus scored 19, and Riley Wood retired on 14 not out.

Sawtell only lost their first wicket after scoring 114 runs, setting them up for the grand final victory.

Chasing 125 for a grand final victory, Macksville fell 51 runs short, finishing at 7/74 from 20 overs, as Sawtell defended their total to claim the premiership victory.

Denzel Wynne-Primus took 2-6 from two overs for Sawtell, and Darcy Gleeson top scored for Macksville with 21.

Joshua de Groot earnt man of the match honours.

By Aiden BURGESS