Mount Maunganui Second Eleven, retained their lead in the Western Bay of Plenty Reserve Grade title race, when they easily defeated Greerton at Blake Park on Saturday, January 19.

Greerton batted first and mustered a respectable 164 all out.

However, the Mount openers of Mike Corbett (92no) and Chris Atkinson (49no) blazed away to get their team home without the loss of a wicket.

Te Puke re-inked their second place in the season long championship when they beat Cadets in a high scoring encounter.

Led by young Dutch batsmen Tin de Kok, who is spending the summer at the Ben Williams Cricket Academy at Te Puna, the Te Puke side posted 318/8 in their turn at bat.

The Dutchman went on the rampage to smash 144 runs in his side's impressive total.

While Cadets made a sterling attempt to reel in the large target, the Te Puke bowlers won the battle between bat and ball to restrict Cadets to 242/8.

Mount Maunganui thirds youngster Kyle Dovey, 14, weaved some magic with the ball taking two wickets with his leg spinners, as his side accounted for R&A Sangha.

After dismissing the opposition for 165, the Mount third eleven got home with five wickets in hand, with Tony Jackson top scoring with an unbeaten 49.

Tauranga Boys' College posted 231/9 against Katikati then bowled Katikati out for 219 to claim a solid victory. Ben Warren grabbed a five wicket bag for Katikati.

WBOPCA Grade Results January 19

Reserve Grade

Greerton 164 lost to Mount Maunganui 2^nd XI - 166/0 (Mike Corbett 92no, Chris Atkinson 49no)

Tauranga Boys College 231/9 (Ben Warren 5/35) defeated Katikati 219 (B Patel 54, Brad Gilroy 41no)

Te Puke 318/8 (Tim de Kok 144no) beat Cadets 242/8

R&A Sangha165 (Richard White 4/24, Kyle Dovey 2/37) lost to Mount Maunganui 3^rd XI – 170/5 (Tony Jackson 49no)

WBOPCA Reserve Grade Championship Points Table

Mount 2^nd XI 169, Te Puke 147, Katikati 142, Mount Maunganui 3^rd XI 134, Greerton 124, Cadets 124, R&A Sangha & Tauranga Boys College 118.