Barwon Heads youngster Charlie Hurst bludgeoned a superb century to propel his side to an important Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade round five match against Portarlington.
Hurst made 140 not out in the Seagulls’ imposing total of 8-220, hitting the ball to all parts of RT Fuller Oval on a perfect day for cricket.
Paul Wells picked up three wickets for Port in a tough afternoon in the field.
Still, the small oval at Barwon Heads would lend itself to a good run chase, but 220 proved too much despite the best efforts of Wells, who made 62.
Port’s reply of 149 was well short with Oscar Irwin (3-21 off eight overs), Jack Johnstone (2-30 from eight) and Matt High (2-19 from six) bowling well.
Drysdale continued its impressive form with a huge win against Newcomb.
Peter Davidson (42 not out from 51 balls) and Bailey Sykes (38 off 49) were the main reason why the Hawks reached a competitive 4-163 batting first.
Newcomb was never in the hunt, falling for 57 with Will Ritchie, left-arm seamer Dylan Justice and spinner Sykes each claiming three wickets.
Armstrong Creek won a low-scoring encounter against Little River.
The Titans were bundled out for 107 with Cam Chisholm continuing his good season with 50 from 94 balls and Nick Fairchild (4-7) bowling well for the Redbacks.
The Titans’ bowling attack again stood tall, claiming the win with Ben Fary the star, taking 4-5 from eight overs including six maidens as Little River fell for 87.
Wallington fell agonisingly short of a win against Winchelsea.
Winch made 5-157 thanks mainly to Ryen Smith’s unbeaten 70.
In reply, Wallington was 8-116 and seemingly out of the game, but clawed its way back to 8-151.
However, the last two wickets fell for two runs and Winchelsea claimed a four-run win.
