North Geelong still undefeated, St Peter's double up

North Geelong still undefeated, St Peter’s double up

Riley Stone’s six wickets in the first innings proved crucial in his side’s victory. Image: SUPPLIED

NORTH Geelong have held off St Joseph’s to remain undefeated after day two of Round 4 of GCA1 Firsts on Saturday.

The Magpies resumed their innings with the bat for just under three overs, finishing on a solid 6/242 after Adam Costello made an unbeaten 76.

Despite facing all 85 overs, Joeys were unable to chase down the target score and ending their innings at 7/184. Brandon Purcell made 48 not out, while youngster Ollie King backed up his three wickets with an unbeaten 31.

St Peter’s won their second straight match after chasing down Newtown & Chilwell’s 253 in a strong performance with the bat. Skipper Luke Ford made 117 and was the catalyst in the victory.

Meanwhile, the spiralling Two Blues now drop to 0-3 and face an uphill battle to jump back into finals contention.

Grovedale have won their first game of the season in a dominant effort over Lara.

After knocking the Cats over for 142 in day one, the Tigers finished day two on an impressive 7/295 thanks to an unbeaten 112 from Josh Windus. Riley Stone’s six wickets in the first innings proved crucial in his side’s victory.

A four-wicket haul from Jack Jenkins and three from Lachlan Molyneux has seen East Belmont hand South Barwon their first loss of the season.

The Lions were sent in to bat and finished on 8/283, before knocking the Swans all out for just 160 to top off an impressive match in both innings.

Round 5 will start this weekend, with North Geelong and St Peter’s to clash in what shapes to be an exciting matchup.

Newtown & Chilwell will hunt for their first win against Grovedale, while St Joseph’s will hope to recapture their Round 2 form as they face South Barwon.

East Belmont can make it three wins in a row should they beat a struggling Lara outfit.

In GCA2, Bell Park will look to remain undefeated when they face Torquay, while Geelong City will take on Leopold hoping to hand them their first loss of the season.

Highton will host the winless Geelong West and Alexander Thomson will take on Bell Post Hill.