TALENTED Wagga teenager Jake Scott is just one win away from a Green Shield grand final appearance.
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Scott's Penrith team will take on Blacktown Mounties in Tuesday's semi-final after overcoming Manly-Warringah in the quarter-final on Sunday.
Scott missed out in the win over Manly, being dismissed for five, but has enhanced himself as one of the most promising batsmen in the state with a brilliant tournament so far.
Scott made 85 in the loss to Blacktown last week and followed it up with 68 against Campbelltown-Camden two days later.
He has scored 298 runs at an average of 42.57, putting him in the top 10 batsmen for the prestigious under 16 competition.
Scott was happy to be among the runs.
"It was good. Good to back it up and do it consistently," Scott said.
"I just wanted to go up and have some fun and make some runs and try to do it consistently. I haven't put too much pressure on myself, I just wanted to come up, have a hit and some fun."
Penrith went down to Blacktown in the final over of their match last week. Scott believes they are capable of turning the tables on Tuesday.
"Definitely, we took it to them last time so we know we can match it with them," he said.
"They beat the top team (on Sunday) so they're in good form but they might take us lightly."
Win, lose or draw on Tuesday, Scott has enjoyed his time playing in the Sydney competition.
"It's been a good experience. They say it is one of the best under 16 competitions in NSW," he said.
"There is really good facilities, coaches, everything is really good. All the boys I've played with are humble and good blokes."
Scott has also bowled 28 overs throughout the competition for five wickets at an average of 23.40.
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