Top of the table St Kevins had a narrow two wicket win over Albion.
Albion's tail displayed resilience, moving from 5-104 to reach 189/8 in their 50 overs. Levi Ewing led with an unbeaten 34 at No. 9, while Sabareesh Ramesh (27), Whyte (25), and Tarras Beardsmore (20) contributed. Jack Kelly (3-37), Fellowes (2-31), and Fowler (2-25) were the key wicket-takers for St. Kevins.
St. Kevins, initially cruised to 170-4 set for a comfortable victory. However, they started losing wickets, creating a nervous finish. Eventually reaching 190/8 in 30 overs. Toby Growcott (56), Campbell Fowler (37), Jack Kelly (31) and Lloyd Fellowes (24) made crucial contributions. Anthony Docherty (3-31) and Ricky Whyte (2-32) of Albion were the primary wicket-takers.
Union marked Thomas Shields' 200th senior game with a 68-run victory over Glenavy at King George Park.
They reached 218 all out in 47 overs, with evergreen Duncan Drew top scoring with 41, Jake Greenslade 30, Kane McLachlan 25, Brad Fleming 25 and Anuj Mishra 24no. For Glenavy Zach Graham took 5-32.
Murphy led the Rangers with 37, supported by Adams (26), but Union's tight bowling restricted Glenavy. They were all out for 150 in 44 overs, Union's captain Blake James (3-26), Blake Martin (2-24), and Anuj Mishra (2-27) making key contributions.
Valley made it two wins in a row defeating Waitaki Boys by 73 runs at Weston.
Batting first Valley made 226/9 in their 50 overs, with contributions from Shannon Dunnett 43, Jack Price 42, Sam Senior 29 and Glynn Cameron 21. Hunter Wardle took 3-45 and Logan Wilson 3-43 for the students.
Waitaki Boys struggled against Valley's opening bowlers, Grubb (4-28) and Mahuika (3-42), slumping to 43-7. Jayden Dowling (56) and Lochie Mavor (35) added 93 runs for the 8th wicket, providing a brief hope, but they were all out for 153 in the 40th over. George Mavor took 2-28 to finish off the tail.
Short Scorecard(s)
Senior - Borton Cup - Round 7
St Kevins 1st XI vs Albion Senior at WCS Outer Oval
Albion Senior 189-8 ( L. Ewing 34no, S. Ramesh 27, R.I. Whyte 25, T. Beardsmore 20, J. Kelly 3-37, J. Fowler 2-25, L. Fellowes 2-31 )
St Kevins 1st XI 190-8 ( T. Growcott 56, C. Fowler 37, J. Kelly 31, L. Fellowes 24, A. Docherty 3-31, R.I. Whyte 2-32 )
St Kevins by 2 wickets.
Glenavy vs Union Senior at Glenavy Domain
Union Senior 218 ( D.J. Drew 41, J. Greenslade 30, K. McLachlan 25, B.J. Fleming 25, A. Mishra 24no, T.M. Shields 22, Z. Graham 5-32, J. Mulligan 2-39 )
Glenavy 150 ( H. Murphy 37, S. Adams 26, B.G. James 3-26, B. Martin 2-24, A. Mishra 2-27 )
Union by 68 runs.
Waitaki Boys 1st XI vs Valley Senior at Weston Park
Valley Senior 226-9 ( S. Dunnett 43, J.J. Price 42, S. Senior 29, G.R. Cameron 21, L. Wilson 3-43, H.J. Wardle 3-45 )
Waitaki Boys 1st XI 153 ( J. Dowling 56, L.J. Mavor 35, C.N. Grubb 4-28, D. Mahuika 3-32, G. Mavor 2-28 )
Valley by 73 runs.
Second Grade - Club30 - Round 6
Union Club30 vs Oamaru Club30 at Whitestone Contracting Oval
Oamaru Club30 145-7 ( S. Devassy 61, B. Coleman 22, R. Hattingh 17, D. Martin 3-25, A. Nockels 2-36 )
Union Club30 146-5 ( J. McCormack 67no, V. Sharma 21, A. Nockels 17, R. Darling 4-24 )
Union by 5 wickets.
WBHS Sewell vs St Kevins 2nd XI at Milner 1
St Kevins 2nd XI 173-5 ( H. Fowler 62no, N. Kelly 27, D. McSkimming 2-22 )
WBHS Sewell 174-4 ( S. Smit 91no, L .Harraway 35, T. McLean 2-30 )
WBHS Sewell by 6 wickets.
Albion Club30 vs Valley Club30 at Weston Park 2
Valley Club30 279-4 ( T. Pitchford 71, M. Walker 45, T. Sidhu 42 )
Albion Club30 107 ( A. Mathew 25 )
Valley by 172 runs.
Third Grade - Youth Blast - Round 6
St Kevins College Junior XI vs Valley Girls at Don Field 2A
St Kevins College Junior XI 137-3 ( M. Brydges 32no, H. Winmill 29 )
Valley Girls 72 ( C. Lane 35no, Q. Selfe 2-8 )
St Kevins by 65 runs.
North Otago Primary Youth Blast vs WBHS Johnston at Milner 1
North Otago Primary Youth Blast 164-3 ( C. Mclachlan 82no, R. Ferguson 36, C. Tait 18 )
WBHS Johnston 110-5 ( J. Martin 41no, K. McKenzie 29 )
North Otago by 54 runs.