The South Dubbo Lemons moved into the RSL-Kelly Cup's top four on Saturday after a pair of strong individual performances fired them past Newtown Tigers.
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Harry Roscarel's 84 not out powered the Lemons to a total of 7/208 from the 40 overs, while Troy Tracey (3/36) did his best to keep the Tigers in it.
But the Lemons' Jack Strawns produced the round's outstanding effort with the ball.
The youngster took 5/22 as the Tigers were knocked over for 168, with Gary Milliken's 54 not out the lone bright spot in the innings.
Elsewhere in third grade, the Rugby edged past Colts by 19 runs.
James Rootes (46) and Blake Smith (40) drove Rugby to a total of 5/184 and then Amali McNeil starred with the ball, taking 4/36 as Colts was bowled out for 165.
Macquarie was comfortable winners over the Newtown Rhinos.
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Buddika Warnakulasuriya (3/25) was the best of a strong all-round Macquarie bowling performance that resulted in the Rhinos being bowled out for just 81.
Warnakulasuriya then banged 51 not out to guide the Blues to a convincing seven-wicket win.
South Dubbo Limes maintained their top four place with a win over CYMS Green.
A handy all-round effort with the ball had the Limes restrict CYMS Green to 8/169 and then Fawad Baig hit 47 to get Limes home.
Mat Sharp (40 and 3/45) was valiant for CYMS.
The Newtown Demons defeated CYMS White via forfeit.
In the RSL-Pinnington Cup second grade competition, the South Dubbo and RSL-Colts sides continue to set the pace.
South Dubbo remains top of the ladder after defeating Macquarie.
A strong performance with the ball from South Dubbo, led by Oscar Robinson (2/21), restricted Macquarie to 6/151 at Lady Cutler 4.
John Byrne (36) and then youngsters Robinson (35 not out) and Rudy Peet (27 not out) guided the Hornets to a four-wicket win and ensured the Blues remain winless so far this season.
South Dubbo United proved too strong for Newtown at Lady Cutler 1.
In a tense low-scoring match, Yogi Chawla (4/22) and Jerose Joseph (3/14) ripped through the Newtown lineup and knocked them over for 88.
Mick Kent took 4/13 for the Tigers in reply to have United in trouble but Chawla (26 not out) got his side to a two-wicket win.
John McCrae's 89 fired CYMS Red to a strong win over CYMS.
McRae starred in the total of 8/190 before Graeme Morton (3/11 off two) chipped in to knock over CYMS for 125.
The final match of the round resulted in a win for Rugby over RSL-Colts White.
Ben Rosenbaum jagged 3/14 as Rugby's bowling unit dismissed CYMS White for 126.
Rugby then reached the total with six wickets in hand, with teenager Dugald Shepherd leading the way with 47.
Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
