SOUTH Barwon inflicted the first loss upon North Geelong in the Geelong Cricket Association first division, getting home in a thrilling two-run victory.<\/p>\n
The Magpies finished at 9-185 after 50 overs, in pursuit of South Barwon’s 187. No Swans batsmen scored more than 29, but they had a raft of contributors. The bowling attack delivered a similarly even performance with six individual wicket-takers. South Barwon moves into the top four as North Geelong remains on top.<\/p>\n
East Belmont also enjoyed a tense victory, upsetting Newtown & Chilwell. Dylan McMahon set the standard with the ball, taking 4-24 as the Two Blues fell for 121. The Lions worked their way to the total, passing it with three wickets remaining.<\/p>\n
Grovedale stormed through Murgheboluc, dismissing it for 61 runs. Chris Young (3-17), Devlin Foott (3-13) and Barry Tsitas (3-7) all took three wickets to lead the charge. The Tigers had no issues tracking down the total, doing so with nine wickets to spare.<\/p>\n
A brilliant 111 from Josh Larkin helped Highton to 9-227 against Leopold. Ben Horne took 5-51.<\/p>\n
Leopold fell well short, all out for 152 as Larkin capped a dominant day, taking 4-19.<\/p>\n
Lara defeated St Joseph’s by three wickets, reeling in Joey’s 8-171 in the 37th over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SOUTH Barwon inflicted the first loss upon North Geelong in the Geelong Cricket Association first division, getting home in a thrilling two-run victory. The Magpies finished at 9-185 after 50 overs, in pursuit of South Barwon’s 187. No Swans batsmen scored more than 29, but they had a raft of contributors. The bowling attack delivered […]<\/p>\n