IT TOOK until the final over of the day, but North Geelong have maintained their two-match lead atop the GCA1 ladder after their victory over a valiant South Barwon outfit.<\/p>\n
In the one-day clash, the Swans batted first and finished their innings at 4\/182, led by 68 runs from opener Clay Mulgrew.<\/p>\n
The Magpies were tested by their opponent’s bowling attack, with eight maidens restricting their ability to chase down the target score smoothly, but claimed the win on the fourth-last ball of the day.<\/p>\n
South Barwon have now lost two consecutive matches in tight fashion and sit in fifth spot by points only.<\/p>\n
East Belmont cruised to a 104-run win over Newtown & Chilwell, defending their large total of 276 made in the first innings.<\/p>\n
The Lions remain in second spot, whilst the struggling Two Blues sit on the bottom of the ladder at 2-7.<\/p>\n
A 90-run effort by Grovedale’s Jack Wrigglesworth propelled his side to a win over St Joseph’s, putting the Tigers into outright third spot on the ladder.<\/p>\n
Lara caused a massive upset on their home deck, chasing down St Peters’ score of 235 in the final over to secure their fourth win of the season.<\/p>\n
The Cats’ win came thanks to a even contribution, with five players scoring at least 30 runs. The Saints remain in fourth spot despite the loss.<\/p>\n
This weekend will see another round of one day matchups. East Belmont will host North Geelong in a top-of-the-table clash, whilst St Joseph’s will host Newtown & Chilwell, St Peters will host Grovedale and Lara will host South Barwon.<\/p>\n
In the GCA2, Highton beat Geelong City, Bell Park beat Bell Post Hill, Leopold beat Torquay and Alexander Thomson beat Geelong West.<\/p>\n
This weekend will see Bell Post Hill host Highton, Leopold host Bell Park, Geelong West host Torquay and Alexander Thomson host Geelong City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IT TOOK until the final over of the day, but North Geelong have maintained their two-match lead atop the GCA1 ladder after their victory over a valiant South Barwon outfit. In the one-day clash, the Swans batted first and finished their innings at 4\/182, led by 68 runs from opener Clay Mulgrew. The Magpies were […]<\/p>\n