The final round of Borton Cup before the holiday break was played over the weekend with a crushing 10-wicket win by Union over Glenavy, Oamaru defeating Albion by 34 runs, and Waitaki Boys keeping Valley winless with a 13-run victory.
Union produced a commanding performance to defeat Glenavy by 10 wickets at the Glenavy Domain.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Glenavy were dismissed for just 52 in 23.3 overs as Union's bowlers ran through the lineup.
Liam Mavor claimed 4/15 from 10 overs, Blake James returned 3/20, Daniel Martin grabbed 3/1 from 1.3 overs, and Brad Fleming took 2/4 from 2 overs.
Chasing just 53, Union openers Jeremiah Shields (22*) and Alex Wilson (32*) raced to 56 in 7.4 overs without losing a wicket.
Oamaru successfully defended 224/7 to defeat Albion by 34 runs at Centennial Park.
Hunter Wardle's 62 anchored the innings, with Alfie McMylor (34), Asanka Gamlathge (36*), Nick Johnston (23*), and Luke Taylor (26) all contributing.
Jacob Davies (3/35) and Aneesh Bose (2/46) led Albion's bowling.
Chasing 225, Albion fell short at 190 in 46 overs, despite Joshua Miller's 67 and contributions from Amal Asok (27), Angrej Singh (28), and Riley White (21).
James Ferris (3/59) and Stephen Grobler (3/21) were the key wicket-takers for Oamaru.
Waitaki Boys held their nerve to defeat Valley by 13 runs.
Waitaki were bowled all out for 187 in the 46th over, with Jordan Horrell top-scoring with 61, supported by Cash Paterson (28) and Henry Wilson (24).
Campbell Fowler claimed 4/23 for Valley, while Cameron Grubb (2/25) and George Mavor (2/41) also struck.
Valley was all out for 174 in the 32nd over, despite Glynn Cameron's 52 and useful contributions from Ben Paton (20), Hunter Growcott (21) and Ben Kay (23).
Harry Mavor led WBHS's bowling with 3/37, while Billy Wilson (2/60) and Jaden Dowling (2/25) provided support.
The Borton Cup will now take a break until the end of January, with the Dick Hunt T20 competition commencing this coming Friday.
Short Scorecard(s)
Senior - Borton Cup - Round 7
Union Senior vs Glenavy at Glenavy
Glenavy 52 ( H. Dennison 18, L. Mavor 4-15, D. Martin 3-1, B. Fleming 2-4 )
Union Senior 56-0 ( A. Wilson 32no, J. Shields 22no )
Union by 10 wickets.
Albion Senior vs Oamaru Senior at Whitestone Contracting Oval
Oamaru Senior 224-7 ( H.J. Wardle 62, A. Gamlathge 36no, A. McMylor 34, L. Taylor 26, N.R. Johnson 23no, J. Davies 3-35, A. Bose 2-46 )
Albion Senior 190 ( J. Miller 67, A. Singh 28, A. Asok 27, R. White 21, S.F. Grobler 3-21, J. Ferris 3-59, A. Gamlathge 2-19 )
Oamaru by 34 runs.
Valley Senior vs Waitaki Boys 1st XI at Milner 1
Waitaki Boys 1st XI 187 ( A.J. Horrell 61, C. Paterson 28, H. Wilson 24, C. Fowler 4-23, C.N. Grubb 2-25, G. Mavor 2-41 )
Valley Senior 174 ( G. Cameron 52no, B.D.P. Kay 23, H. Growcott 21, B. Patton 20, H. Mavor 3-37, J. Dowling 2-25, B. Wilson 2-60 )
WBHS by 13 runs.
Second Grade - Club30 - Round 5
Oamaru Club30 vs Waitaki Boys 2nd XI at Don Field
Waitaki Boys 2nd XI 86 ( S. Isbister 20, I. Wardle 3-2, J. Forrest 2-8 )
Oamaru Club30 89-1 ( J. Bartlett 50no, S. Rana 31no )
Oamaru by 9 wickets.
Albion Club30 vs Valley Club30 at Weston Park
Valley Club30 162-4 ( T. Sidhu 70no, R. Whitham 41, H. Hughes 20, S. Drummond 2-29 )
Albion Club30 163-4 ( A. Mathew 37, R. Whitham 2-24 )
Albion by 6 wickets.
St Kevins 2nd XI vs Union Club30 at King George Park
Union Club30 239-9 ( K. Chetty 111, A. Mishra 31, E. Dodd 4-33 )
St Kevins 2nd XI 81 ( C. McLellan 31, A. Mishra 4-1, K. Chetty 2-4, J. Murray 2-26 )
Union by 156 runs.
Third Grade - Youth Blast - Round 5
Waitaki Boys 3rd XI vs Valley Girls at Weston Park
Valley Girls 111-5 ( B. Price 24no, G. Smith 2-22 )
Waitaki Boys 3rd XI 104-8 ( L. Scott 29, A. Watt 26, C. Anderson 2-32 )
Valley by 7 runs.
Oamaru Young Guns vs St Kevins College Junior XI at St Kevins 1
St Kevins College Junior XI 92-6 ( L. Gordan-Gassford 27 )
Oamaru Young Guns 96-3 ( H. Nowell 25no, L. Gordan-Glassford 2-20 )
Oamaru by 6 wickets.