St Kevin's, took on Oamaru at home. Batting first, Oamaru set a competitive total of 207/9 from their 50 overs. Asanka Gamlathge top-scored with 40, while Bradley Flint (39*), Hunter Wardle (37), and Lachlan Brookes (24) also contributed useful runs.
For St Kevin's, Jacob Fowler was economical, taking 2-14 off his 10 overs, with support from Lloyd Fellowes (2-35), Hamish Fowler (2-44), and Liam Cameron (2-49).
St Kevin's made a solid start to their chase, with openers Craig Smith (55) and Jack Kelly (28) building a 58-run partnership. However, wickets fell at key moments, and despite getting close, the team was bowled out for 195 in 49 overs. Hamish Fowler finished not out on 21.
For Oamaru, Quinn Wardle impressed with 3-19, while Bradley Flint (3-38) and Hunter Wardle (2-42) provided strong support.
For Oamaru, Quinn Wardle took 3-19, with Bradley Flint (3-38) and Hunter Wardle (2-42) also performing well with the ball.
Over at Glenavy, Waitaki Boys were dismissed for just 60 runs in 18 overs on an artificial pitch. Blake White was the only batter to make a notable contribution, scoring 20.
Glenavy's bowlers dominated, with Zach Graham taking 5-29, Jordan Mulligan 3-26, and Hamish McCulloch 2-5.
Glenavy chased down the target in only 10 overs, finishing on 62/2 for an eight-wicket win, with Jeremiah Shields unbeaten on 23.
Valley faced a tough outing against Albion, collapsing for 82 runs in 35 overs. Albion's bowlers worked well as a unit, with Amal Asok (3-13), Jikku Joseph (2-15), Aneesh Bose (2-23), and Tom Squire (2-23) all making valuable contributions.
Asok also led Albion's response with the bat, finishing 42 not out as his side reached the target with six wickets in hand. For Valley, Jake Matthews took 3-37. Albion 83/4 in 26 overs.
The Borton Cup now takes a break until the new year, with the Dick Hunt T20 holiday competition starting on Friday night.
Short Scorecard(s)
Senior - Borton Cup - Round 7
Oamaru Senior vs St Kevins 1st XI at St Kevins College
Oamaru Senior 207-9 ( A. Gamlathge 40, B. Flint 39no, H. Wardle 37, L. Brookes 24, J. Fowler 2-14, L. Fellowes 2-35, H. Fowler 2-44, L.H. Cameron 2-49 )
St Kevins 1st XI 195 ( C.M. Smith 55, J. Kelly 28, H. Fowler 21no, Q.I. Wardle 3-19, B. Flint 3-38, H. Wardle 2-42 )
Oamaru by 12 runs.
Valley Senior vs Albion Senior at WCS Outer Oval
Valley Senior 82 (A. Asok 3-13, J. Joseph 2-15, A. Bose 2-23, T. Squire 2-24 )
Albion Senior 83-4 ( A. Asok 42no, J. Mathews 3-37 )
Albion by 6 wickets.
Waitaki Boys 1st XI vs Glenavy at Glenavy Domain
Waitaki Boys 1st XI 60 ( B. White 20, Z. Graham 5-29, J. Mulligan 3-26, H. McCulloch 2-5 )
Glenavy 62-2 ( J.H. Shields 23no )
Glenavy by 8 wickets.
Third Grade - Youth Blast - Round 5
St Kevins College Junior XI vs Valley Youth Blast at Don Field 2A
St Kevins College Junior XI 124-4 ( O. Narruhn 39, J. Bradley 29no, F. Vatubai 24 )
Valley Youth Blast 82-8 ( R. Fox 18, Q. Selfe 2-6, F. Vatubai 2-8 )
St Kevins by 42 runs.
North Otago Primary Youth Blast vs WBHS Johnson at Don Field 1A
WBHS Johnson 87-8 (K. Howie 2-5, J. Drew 2-10 )
North Otago Primary Youth Blast 70-8 ( A. Leckie 15, B. Emerson 4-5, J. Collins 2-10 )
WBHS Johnson 17 runs.