Tathra have secured the maiden women's crown over South Eurobodalla on Sunday.
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Yasmin Welsford captained the side in the absence of Tyjana Blacka, but the 13-year-old was able to lead her team to a win by about 20 runs.
Tathra opened the batting and fought there way to 115, but were able to contain South Euro to around 100 runs despite some pressure from the middle order.
Tathra coach Adam Blacka said there were a few nerves around the club before the finale, but a good batting display quickly settled the team.
"There were a few nerves before the game after having won every game," he said.
"But we're really pleased with the win and the girls played incredibly well."
Blacka said Jade Allen and Sharna Mitchell had been Tathra's strongest performers consistently, but praised a whole-team effort for the result.
"We had depth and girls that could hold the end, giving us staying power at the crease," he said.
Yasmin provided an anchor for the team, batting 17 of the 20 overs and building good partnerships with both Allen and Mitchell.
"It's a pretty big task for a 13-year-old, but she did a wonderful job," the coach said.
Early favourites South Euro replied well and were in striking distance as they got to about 60 runs at the drinks break.
"They opened up pretty strong," Blacka said. "Madi hit three or four fours in-a-row off Jade who has been one of our best bowlers, so it put us under a bit of pressure."
However, it was a standout performance by Ellie McMahon that put Tathra back in front, collecting three wickets.
"Ellie is just 14 and came on and bowled the middle order - just when South Euro were getting on top - and she came in and changed the game with a few handy wickets to get them into the bottom order."
The ground had been quite slow and heavy after overnight rains, but Blacka praised his team's efforts to steam a quickening pitch as it warmed up on Sunday.
A repeat of round one, the coach said it was a "night and day" transition of ability and form to Sunday's final, which he thinks bodes well for the competition.
"It was an amazing difference," he said. "We were sitting back watching and everyone knew how to play and what cricket is all about.- backing up between the boundaries, covering the ball and technique, they were on top of all the one-percenters.
"I can't wait for next season because I reckon there will be eight teams in it next year."
Both Bega and Bermagui are anticipated to already be planning for teams in the next season.
"Congratulations to the girls, it was a great result, but it's really awesome to see everyone getting behind it."