Luke Twynstra (53) and Johnathan Pearson (55) put on a 107-run partnership to lift the Lions in the first innings, Elmore’s James Harney (3-27) proving to be the most effective with the ball.
Meanwhile, Luke Price (61) and James Harney (22) were the only points of resistance for the Redbacks, who were bowled out within 34 overs, Stanhope’s Josh Densley (3-21) leading the way.
BLU (3-165) were able to cruise to a win over Colbinabbin (164), who appear to be slipping down the table in the back half of the season.
Co-captain Fletcher White (65) and Xavier Hooppell (37) scored the bulk of the runs for the Grasshoppers while Nick Simpson (3-22) was the star for BLU with the cherry.
Cameron Laird (60 not-out) and Gregory Pearse (56) both continued their fine form to get their team home in 30 overs with Tyler McNamara (2-16) the only threat with the ball.
Bill Williams Murray B-grade Shield
The contest between Rochester (6-184) and Echuca South (7-185) came down to the wire, with the Swans emerging victorious
Coming down from A-grade, Oliver Williams’ incredible knock of 104 led the way for Rochester with Cale James (30) playing an important second fiddle.
Nathan Vanzetta (4-43) was lethal with the ball for the Swans.
Meanwhile, David Whyte (58) and Dallas Price (34) were able to guide their team home with just nine balls remaining.
Gus Underwood C-grade Shield
Rochester (4-286) wiped the floor with Cooma (94), with Leigh Hartshorne (126) and Tony Griffiths (65) powering their side.
Michael D’Augello’s 49 not-out was the only resistance Cooma could offer.
It wasn’t just Rochester who piled on the runs, BLU (9-226) also put on a big score to topple Girgarre (136).
Charlie Mundie (56) and Justin Guppy (53) both scored half-centuries in the win, with BLU’s Josh Felmingham (4-34) also performing with the ball.
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