Parkes Raptors 9/128 in 40 overs (Jack Murray 47no, Aaron Halls 28, Max Keith 13, Blake Smith 10no, Sam McNaught 4/24 off 10, Ben Cole 4/45 off 10 , Ben Houghton 0/14 off 10) lost to Cowra Valleys 5/129 in 32.2 overs (Jacob McNaught 72no, Darcy Callaghan 18, Sam Long 11no, Luke Nash 2/29 off 10). Valleys (5pts) defeated Raptors (0pts) by 5 wickets.

After winnings the toss and electing to bat Raptors were in big trouble when their score stood at 4/11 after 5 overs as Sam McNaught crushed through the top order taking 3 quick wickets. Aaron Halls (28 runs) and a very determined Jack Murray (47no) came to the rescue of Raptors as they added valuable runs. The further Jack Murray's innings progressed the better he batted. Jack received good assistance from Max Keith (13) and Blake Smith (10no) to ensure the Raptors batted out their allocated overs. Sam McNaught ended with 4/24 off 10. Ben Houghton produced a extremely economical spell with 0/14 off 10 while Ben Cole secured the good figures of 4/45 off his 10 overs. In reply, Valleys lost an early wicket as Blake Smith executed a smart run-out of Ben Houghton. Determined batting from Darcy Callaghan (18) and Jacob McNaught gave Valleys a solid start to their innings. Raptors continued to fight hard to restrict the scoring with Luke Nash leading the way with a very tight bowling spell that saw him capture 2/29 off 10 overs. A few dropped catches did not help Raptors. Jaco McNaught (72no with 4 fours and 2 sixes) powered the Valleys to a good victory. Jacob received sound support from Sam Long (11no). Both teams deserve credit for their sportsmanship and competitive fashion in which they played the game. Umpire Trevor Chatman carried out his duties in his usual highly competent manner.

Bowling Club too strong for Parkes Cats at Holman Oval

Bowling Club gamed a bonus point by passing the Parkes Cats score of 10/105 in the 28th over on a tricky Holman Oval wicket at Cowra. The scores being Cowra Bowling Club 4/106 in 28 overs v Parkes Cats 10/105. Bowling Club's Emerson Baratto claimed 5 wickets and was awarded man of the match, while umpire Mark Ryan was very impressed by Cats players, Mitch Cambourn who slammed a mighty six in his innings along with Ben Colby for Bowling Club.

Coolabah Cup

Reedy Creek win on forfeit. Reedy Creek (5pts) defeated Commercial Dilligafs (-5pts) on a forfeit.

Parkes Hotel Galahs defeated Honey Badgers in a thriller

In a real thriller the Galahs snatched an exciting 1 wicket victory, with only 2 balls remaining over the Honey Badgers. Scores were: Honey Badgers 10/108 in 24.3 overs (Dan Gordon 65, Dale Ingram 8, Jacob Parker 2/29 off 6, Brad Parker 2/29 off 6, Jake Brown 4/11 off 5 & Brent Skinner 2/7 off 0.3) lost to Parkes Hotel Galahs 9/110 in 29.4 overs (Brad Parker 29, Jake Brown 27, Jacob Parker 12, Jacob Foran 2/16 off 5, Dan Gordon 3/11 off 5, Matt Rathbone 1/13 off 6 and Carl Redenbach 1/9 off 3).

Dan Gordon with 65 (off 64 balls with 9 fours) and a top bowling spell of 3/11 off 5 played a major role for the Honey Badgers. Jake Brown (4/11 off 5 and 27 runs) led the way for the Galahs as he assisted Brad Parker (29 of 38 balls with 5 fours) in the exciting run chase. Parkes Galahs (5pts) defeated Honey Badgers (0pts) by 1 wicket.

North Parkes Cricket Club over power Star Hotel

Star Hotel 56 in 14.1 overs (M Hetherington 13no, Tobey Thorne 15, M Boland 3/5 off 3, Dylan Morgan 2/8 off 3 and Brad Wales 1/3 off 1.1 overs) lost to Northparkes Cricket Club 2/59 of 17.3 overs (J Fisher 28no, Brad Wales 10 & Tobey Thorne 1/11 off 4). Northparkes Cricket Club (5pts) defeated Star Hotel (0pts) by 8 wickets.

Final Point-score for Coolabah Cup:

Reedy Creek 49, Honey Badgers 38, Galahs 35, North Parkes CC 27, Bowling Club 20, Star Hotel 18 & Commercial Dilligafs 6

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