Division 1
Western Park (118 and 2-83) Yarragon (62 and 138):
An incredible eight-wicket haul to youngster Angus Emery has led Western Park to a big outright win over Yarragon, with the 16-year old proving far too good for the Panthers middle and lower order.
Resuming on day two with a 56-run deficit, Yarragon were on the back foot early following the removal of Andy Trewern without scoring, and the runs were kept down thanks to some tight bowling from Chris Perry and Sam Batson with the new-ball.
Batson, coming off a hugely successful Country Week campaign, for once wasn’t among the wickets but his lack of penetration set up the chance for Emery to shine.
Gaining confidence from early wickets against the middle order, Emery’s flight and drift was too much for the Yarragon tail with his final five wickets snared in just 16 deliveries. The raft of wickets saw him finish with 8-45, among the best figures seen in recent seasons in the Warragul District Cricket Association and a huge achievement from someone his age.
Having developed his skills over the past two seasons in the lower senior grades, the weekend’s performance is a tremendous platform on which to build in the future.
Needing 83 to claim outright points, Gangodawila (30) and Sam Batson (26*) helped the Warriors cruise to victory in 17 overs.
Crows show fight
Drouin (9-236) def. Longwarry (208): Longwarry fought valiantly against Drouin in their clash at the weekend, but the Crows couldn’t quite emerge