The Tigers had no trouble against cellar-dweller Elmore, notching 9-200 before bowling out the Redbacks for 147.
After being sent in, Rushworth’s Thomas Stevens led from the top, making 79, while Liam Francis provided able support with 37.
Conor Beckmans bowled well for Elmore, taking 4-21, but the Tigers capitalised where they could to post a lofty total.
There wasn’t much to celebrate for Elmore, but a notable 63-run 10th wicket partnership between Tyler Oliver (41 not out) and Jack Morris (24) rescued their side from a truly dismal total.
Joshua Newton put in the best performance of the Rushworth bowlers, taking 3-25.
Echuca’s slip-up came against Bamawm-Lockington United, who scraped home by a single wicket after some lower-order heroics.
Connor Shannon held up the Echuca batting effort of 147, making 72 from 71, while Jason Turner bowled well for BLU, contributing 3-21.
Rory van der Zand made 46 in the Lions’ reply, while Col Pearse, who has been rising up the grades in recent weeks, added 25.
At 9-120, BLU looked to have fallen short, but Jason Turner and number 11 Brett Mundie were able to dig in and carve out the 28 additional runs needed for victory.
Moama strung together consecutive wins for the first time, defeating Colbinabbin by 28 runs.
Batting first, Matthew Key made 52 for Moama, while Matthew Watt was the other scorer of note with 40 as the Mowers posted 6-143.
Colbinabbin attempted to respond through Charles Ryan (27) and Jai Featherby (44) but didn’t get enough contributions across the order to complete the chase.
Charles Connors (4-14) and Kane Scott (3-7) were the dual threats in the Moama bowling attack.
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Rochester got the better of Leitchville-Gunbower by three wickets.
L-G batted first, but there was no innings of note from any of its batsmen. Six players made it to double figures but only Jack Lunghusen (22) surpassed 20.
Kuldeep Lal returned batters to the sheds with regularity, taking 5-39.
Sean Williams led Rochy from the top in the batting response, making 58 from 43 balls as Rochy ran down L-G’s 130 in 32 overs.
C and D-grades didn’t play this week, starting their Christmas breaks early.
All grades will resume on January 11.
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