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HEAT’S on Bulldogs, Hawks

The heat is on Golden Square and Eaglehawk as they pursue victory in Saturday’s play to complete the 10th round of first XI action in the Bendigo District Cricket Association season.

After being dismissed for 207 at home, Golden Square faces a huge challenge against Strathfieldsaye Jets at Haymes Paint Shop Oval in Wade Street.

The Hawks will chase Huntly North’s score of 256 at National Heating and Cooling Oval in the Borough’s Canterbury Park.

Bendigo faces the biggest chase after White Hills struck 8/282 at Lead Advisory Oval in North Bendigo’s Atkins Street.

In a must-win scenario, Kangaroo Flat has a target of 254 against Bendigo United on the Roos ground at The Dispensary Oval in Dower Park.

The ladder-leading Strathdale-Maristians is in a commanding position as it resumes on 1/100 in reply to Sandhurst’s 121 at All Seasons Oval in Strathdale Park.

Ladder leaders clash on Bendigo’s greens

THE ladder-leading Bendigo and Moama Steamers clash in this Saturday’s 12th round of premier division action in Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields weekend pennant bowls.

Play on the Barnard Street greens starts at 1.30pm.

In round five, Moama beat the Royals by 45 shots.

It’s fourth against third as South Bendigo hosts Golden Square on the Palmerston Street greens in Quarry Hill.

Separated by three points, Bendigo East and Eaglehawk meet in the battle of fifth and sixth at the Magpies’ home in Lansell Street.

Marong will be eyeing a fourth win of the season as Kangaroo Flat aims to break its duck on Marong’s turf.