Deniliquin won the toss and elected to bat.
The Saints’ bowling was bolstered with the return of Rory Bartlett (3-51), returning from a long-term injury.
His extra pace had instant success with Bartlett claiming both openers Boddie Arthur (2) and Griegan French (7) both caught in the slips cordon to have the Saints on top at 2-21 early.
However, Andrew Hogan (50) Brad Todd (66) and Brodie Bennett (83) consolidated the Rhinos’ innings after weathering the Saints’ bowling attack, taking the aerial route hitting with the strong wind and utilising the fast outfield for boundaries.
Matt Taylor (26), Kai Hillier (15) and Monte Barnes (22) kept the pressure on the Saints in the field.
Their running between wickets took the score to 9-285 after 45 overs, with Rowan Frazer on one not out and Lachlan Holloway six not out.
Connor Thornton claimed 3-37, Jacob Bartlett 2-59 and Lachlan Whelan claimed 1-10 for the Saints.
In reply the Saints struggled to get partnerships started, with constant wickets falling.
Bowling pressure from Matt Taylor (2-25), Andrew Hogan (2-15), Brodie Bennett (2-18)and Lachlan Holloway (3-19) restricted the Saints ability to score.
Jacob Bartlett was the only shining light for the Saints making a well-fought 59 to finish the day at 122 all out in the 39th over.
Connor Thornton claimed the Berrigan Hay and Schifferle Farming Award and Lachie Packer took home the Albury Sportspower Award. This week the Saints host Katamatite.
Under-15s
Berrigan’s under-15s travelled back to Cobram for the second day of their two-day match.
Chasing 265, the young Saints had a big task ahead of them.
Batting in partnerships, the Saints were able to finish their 40 overs at 5-123 with Jordan Swann making a well-played 69 runs.
He was well supported by Jack Phillips with 12 and Tom Baxter with seven.
Tom Baxter picked up the Federal Hotel Parmi Award, The Cafe Berrigan Small Pizza Award went to Jordan Swann and Ollie Batten took home the Albury Sportspower Award.
This week the under-15s host Nathalia in a two-day match.
Under-13s
Last Thursday saw the Saints’ under-13s travel to Deniliquin to take on Deni Red.
Berrigan were sent in by the Rhinos, posting the score 7-50.
Jack Phillips top scored with 21 and Kobe Smith finished with 14 not out.
In reply, the Saints had the Rhinos in all sorts of trouble at 8-34 with Harvey Swann 4-12, Ollie Batten 2-14 and Jack Phillips 2-9.
However, Deni’s lower order were able to guide the Rhinos across the line to finish their 20 overs at 8-66.
Joe Healy received the Federal Hotel Parmi, Jack Phillips the Albury Sportspower Award and the Loats Family Award went to Kobe Smith.
This week, the under-13s are at home against Finley.
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