After a frustrating start to the second half of the season, including three washouts, the Kurri-Weston Warriors first grade side recorded a fairly convincing win over their bogey side Raymond Terrace at Kurri Central on Saturday.
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In front of a healthy gathering of Kurri Weston Old Boys, they won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 9/211 off their 50 overs.
Josh Tuckwell (45) continued his good form from before Christmas, getting the side off to a good start.
Mick Heinrich (50) kept the scoreboard ticking over through the middle part of the innings and was supported by several little cameos from Justin Kavanagh (20), Jack Bennett (19), Sam Dalibozek (19no), Simon Marshall (15) and Tyler Power (14).
Raymond Terrace got off to a good start in the run chase, being 2/122 at one stage, but once the Warriors broke that partnership the rest of the tail followed fairly cheaply, eventually being dismissed in the 48th over for 181.
Steve Abel (4/26) returned the best figures and was backed up by his opening bowling partner Cameron Bates (2/26) and the off spin of Heinrich (2/38).
The result leaves Kurri-Weston in third position, and with a favourable run home they will be looking to push for second spot.
Second grade recorded a commanding seven-wicket victory over the second-placed Thornton Park to keep their slim semi-final hopes alive.
Kurri-Weston bowled Thornton out in the 29th over for 85, with veteran Troy Rees returning the outstanding figures of 5/16 off 10 overs. Nathan Reid (2/11) and Jono Hickey (2/20) were the other wicket-takers.
The result was never in doubt with Alan Gibson (27no) and Brian Taylor (20no) steering the side to a comfortable victory.
Third grade’s match was abandoned after a problem with the roller saw the groundsmen unable to get the ground ready for play.
Kurri-Weston lost the fourth grade fixture against Tenambit-Morpeth by 71 runs, with no further details available.
Fifth grade had a convincing win over Tenambit-Morpeth, recording a 66-run victory. Kurri-Weston were bowled out for 171 with Neil Smith (48), Josh Tweedie (37) and Connor Garred (22) leading the way with the willow.
Tenambit-Morpeth were bowled out for 105 after an outstanding display from all the bowlers, but none more so than Travis Lantry who bagged the brilliant figures of 4/11 off five overs including a hat-trick. Will Rushton (2/8) and Garred (2/4) also bowled well.
The fifth grade team is sitting in third position after the win and will look to lock in a semi-final spot in the coming weeks.
The Kurri-Weston Cricket Club will host its annual Sportsmen’s Dinner on Friday, February 26, with local league identity Matty Johns this year’s special guest. Tickets are $50, which includes dinner and the show. Contact Robert Flanagan on 0404 465 482 or Tyler Power on 0402 624 553 for tickets.