Tigers enjoy first triumph
Jung Tigers will take freshlyfound winning A Grade form on the road to Nhill on Saturday when they meet West Wimmera in Horsham Cricket Association.
The Tigers broke the ice with their first win of the season at the weekend by putting the brakes on Laharum.
The Jungsters, who scrambled into the top four with the win, now face the Warriors who remain the only side yet to experience victory this season.
Runs to Marty Knight, Brett Jensz, both 44, Sam Leith, 28, and an unbeaten middle-order 35 to former captain Chris Walter helped the visitors score 5-199 off 40 overs at Laharum.
The Mountain Men, weakened by player absences, responded with 100, in-form opener Daniel Griffiths, 49, and Mal Adams, 18, the only players to make a serious impression.
Veteran Walter’s return to the game might be short-lived after he twinged a hamstring while attempting a single.
West Wimmera will consider the clash against the Tigers an opportunity to get on the board.
The Warriors had to chase Rupanyup-minyip’s 7-162 at home after Travis Hair made 53, Blake Turner an unbeaten 46 and Brent Hudson 27.
The home side was in trouble early in response, but launched a middle-order fightback through Mick Preston, 45, Tim Braendler, 34, and Josh Lees, 30.
But with Clint Midgley, 4-22, and Turner, 3-33, Rupanyup-minyip managed to restrict the Warriors to 154.
The result was also Rupanyup-minyip’s first win for the year and it now meets unbeaten reigning premiers Homers at Minyip.
Homers were too good for Horsham Saints at the weekend, clipping 6-205 at Horsham Sunnyside and leaving the Saints 8-159 at stumps.
Good knocks to Jarred Combe, 73 not out, Luke Deutscher, 43, and Craig Britten, 40, punctuated the Homers innings, while Gary Davidson, 50 retired hurt, and Austin Smith, 48, were the Saints’ best with the willow.
Homers spinner Chris Hopper had the best bowling return with 3-16.
Rupanyup-minyip has a mighty job to match the Pigeons.
Horsham Saints have started the season strongly and will be keen to bounce back against Laharum at Laharum.