Preston Valley v Balingup-Greenbushes
BALINGUP-G REENBUSHES won their second consecutive match against Preston Valley on the weekend, winning by 10 runs at Egan Park.
After winning the toss and batting first, Balingup rode their luck early with Dave Lamotte in full swing, and combining well with youngster Mark Della Sale (14) in a 69-run stand for the second wicket.
Lamotte brought up his 50 after being joined by skipper James Morris (33), and the pair just started to look dangerous before Lamotte was caught in the deep for a handy 89.
Preston skipper Shaun Gardiner and youngsters Joel Parker and Ben Alsop bowled well to put the pressure on the Balingup lower order, who finished 9 wickets down for 184 after their 45 overs.
Gardiner (10-2-34-4) was the only multiple wicket taker for Preston.
In reply, Preston were in a good position early at 2-82; however last year’s premiers capitulated to be bowled out for 174, in an innings which included several dropped catches and a total of 50 sundries. Wayne Clifford (36) and Andrew Clifford (35) were the only batsmen to make starts.
The wickets were evenly shared between the Balingup bowlers, Adrian Trivett (7-0-32-3), Rob Van Bavel (10-0-34-3), Adrian Watto (6.3-0-37-2) and Jacob Van Bavel (10-1-44-2).
Boyup Brook v Donnybrook
In the other match this week, Boyup Brook brushed aside Donnybrook at home on the weekend.
Donnybrook won the toss and chose to bat first, and was in trouble early at 6-27.
It was brothers Daniel and Chris Morgan though, who saved their side from a complete whitewash, combining in a 67-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
Daniel scored 26 with Chris top-scoring with 38 runs, in Donnybrook’s total of 129.
Tristan Mead (10-3-18-3) and Brendan Mead (7-1-35-3) shared three wickets apiece, with Nigel Brittian (5-0-18-2) taking two wickets.
In reply, Scott Tweedie and Tim Mead smashed the Donnybrook bowlers to reach the target in the 23rd over.
Tweedie finished on 136, his second century for the season, while Mead finished with 75.
Alex Tweedie chipped in with 37 in Boyup’s total of 5-293 after their allotted 45 overs. Simon Welsh (6-0-41-2) was the only multiple wicket taker for Donnybrook.
Round wrap up
Balingup notched up their second ever win and it is encouraging to see the young side becoming more competitive each week.
With another loss this season, Preston is going about the hard way in defending last year’s premiership.
After a slow start to the season, Boyup Brook appear to be hitting a purple patch, with the past few scores in the high 200s; in the opposite corner Donnybrook are starting to struggle after a strong early start to the season.
In next week’s matches, Boyup Brook host the undefeated Bridgetown, while Balingup-Greenbushes take on Donnybrook at Balingup Oval. Preston Valley sit out the bye.
For all match reports, scorecards and statistics, visit the DBCA website at www.dbca.wa.cricket.com.au.
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