Thunder Deals For Alice And Grace by Nigel Stockley

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Player:

A Clarke, GM Johnson

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DateLine: 5th November 2024

 

Accrington's Alice Clarke and Ramsbottom's Grace Johnson have both been awarded professional contracts with Lancashire Thunder.

 

Twenty-three year-old Alice became the first woman to play in the Lancashire League at the age of 20.

 

She made five appearances for Thunder in 2024, hitting an unbeaten century against Netherlands Women in July to earn a one year deal.

 

Former Lowerhouse player Grace hit 1286 runs and took 61 wickets for Lancashire Women and Thunder in 2024 to earn a two year deal at the age of 19.

 

Grace was also named Young Player of the Year.