PROVINCIAL
LANGWARRIN put 185 runs on the board on day one of their clash with ladder leaders Pines on Saturday. After winning the toss, Langwarrin chose to bat first at Lloyd Park. They struggled early, losing opener Jack Marget for four, skipper Ricky Damiano for five, and Brodie Matthews for four. Taylor Smith and Trav Campbell dug in at the end of the day to help Langwarrin put a decent total on the board. Smith scored 43 runs, and Campbell scored an impressive unbeaten 54. Billy Humphrey was pick of the bowlers for Pines. He took 3/28.
Dromana had a good day against Baden Powell last weekend, putting 212 runs on the board. Dale Irving top-scored for Dromana with a dynamic 50 from 77 balls. Dromana was bowled out for 212 with five overs left to play in the day. Baden Powell avoided losing a wicket before stumps, and will start day two at 0/11.
Red Hill took two late wickets last weekend to deal a blow to Heatherhill. This Saturday Heatherhill will begin at 2/10, chasing 181 to win.
Old Peninsula scored 205 runs against Sorrento last weekend. The Sharks scored 1/36 in reply.
PENINSULA
MORNINGTON have wrapped up a win over Moorooduc after less than a day of play at Alexandra Park.
Moorooduc batted first last Saturday on day one of the two-day match. Just 39 overs later they were all out for 97. Mornington chased down their target before the day was through. They batted for 40 overs before stumps, and scored 5/111. Shane Hockey bowled dangerously for Mornington. He finished with three wickets and conceded just eight runs.
Seaford Tigers were dominated by Seaford at Belvedere Reserve on Saturday. Seaford batted first and were bowled out for 158. Seaford Tigers came in to bat for 23 overs, which ended in disaster. Seaford Tigers finished the day at 9/26. Five of their batters were dismissed for ducks. Matthew Herbert and Luke McGennisken each took four wickets.
Somerville put 213 on the board against Mt Eliza on Saturday. Long Island was bowled out for 152 by Rosebud, who scored 0/18 before stumps.
DISTRICT
BONEO has a huge mountain to climb to get a result against Carrum Downs this weekend. Carrum Downs dominated proceedings on day one at Boneo Recreation Reserve last Saturday. They smashed 363 runs – Robert Johnston top-scored with 94, and Gordon Waterfall and Jake Bradshaw each scored half-centuries.
Crib Point set Balnarring a target of 140 to chase down to win at home last weekend. Balnarring scored 0/17 before stumps was called on day one.
Flinders scored 222 against Carrum, and Baxter scored 207 against Main Ridge to close out the round.
SUB DISTRICT
RYE are in pole position to beat Tyabb after a strong performance on day one. Rye scored 321 runs at RM Hooper Oval on Saturday. Jordan Blades, Calder McKenzie, and Sashika Sushantha Gunathunga each scored half-centuries. Lachlan Hose was a workhorse for Tyabb. He bowled 36 overs, and took 6/101.
Ballam Park are in grave danger of a defeat against Delacombe Park. Ballam Park was bowled out for 115 on day one of their two day match. Delacombe Park finished the day at 3/64 with victory in their sights.
Skye scored 177 runs against Tootgarook at Truemans Road Reserve on Saturday. Frankston YCW was bowled out for 119 by Mt Martha, who scored 1/24 in reply before the umpires stopped play for the day.
WOMENS DIV ONE
DELACOMBE Park battled hard in the heat to grab a win over Carrum Downs on Sunday. Carrum Downs batted first on Delacombe Park’s home deck. Opener Shannon Hornibrook was in fine form, scoring an unbeaten 47 to help Carrum Downs reach a final total of 4/111. After a shaky start, Delacombe Park’s middle order guided them to victory. Melissa Newham top scored with 35 from 49 deliveries. Delacombe Park reached their target with five wickets to spare and two overs left to play.
Tooradin had a great day at home last weekend, securing a thumping win over Seaford Tigers. The Tigers were sent in to bat first, and worked hard. They survived 30 overs in the hot weather, finishing with a final total of 8/97. Sally O’Meara led from the front with an unbeaten 45. After taking a couple of wickets, Aimee Mellford opened the batting for Tooradin and dominated. She smashed 60 runs from 40 deliveries. Helped by a handy 22 from Lorna Monk, Tooradin went on to win by ten wickets after just nine overs.