Bridgnorth CC 1st XI v Aston Unity (Away)
Bridgnorth 1st XI (232-9d) beat Aston Unity (165) by 67 runs
Batting: M. MacPherson-Lees 103, M. Martin 38, E. Lewis 21.
Bowling: T. Weaver 4-26, A. Leather 3-43, E. Lewis 2-33, M. MacPherson-Lees 1-23.
Bridgnorth rounded off their title-winning season with a straight-forward victory over bottom club Aston Unity.
Visitors Bridgnorth batted first after winning the toss, and Matt Martin continued his fine end-of-season form at the top of the order. But it was skipper Mark MacPherson-Lees who took the plaudits with the team's only century of the season, being last man out for 103 of his side's 232-9 declared off 44 overs. Ed Lewis also produced a bright cameo to add late order substance to the innings.
In reply, Unity produced their best score of a sorry season for one of the leagues founder clubs, grinding their way to 165 before being all out in the sixtieth over. For the champions Tom Weaver continued his excellent season, and Andy Leather, Ed Lewis and the captain claimed the other wickets.
Bridgnorth skipper MacPherson-Lees returned to the Cricket Meadow base with the Division Three trophy, sparking celebrations for the history-making team. Manager Ray Evans said, "It was all a bit end-of-season with nothing riding on the result, but it was nice to finish with another win."
The captain declared himself thrilled by the achievement and is already plotting next season's campaign. "Make no mistake, this has been very much a team success with everyone playing their part in bringing the trophy to Cricket Meadow. We have bowled well and taken responsibility with the bat, and with only Dave Exall not coming through the ranks its even more pleasing.
"We have earned the right to celebrate this success. This achievement makes us keen for more and next season's step-up may see new faces strengthening the squad. Who knows what we can achieve?!"
Bridgnorth CC 2nd XI v Halesowen (Home)
Bridgnorth 2nd XI (125) lost to Halesowen (265-4) by 140 runs
Batting: A. Unitt 42, H. Broad 20.
Bowling: J. Shaw 3-48.
The 2nd XI, missing key players for the final game of the season, were humbled by a strong Halesowen side who showed no mercy to the bottom club in Reserve Division One.
Batting first, the visitors smashed 265-4 off their 50 overs with only Jimmy Shaw offering any menace. In reply, after a bright start in which Andy Unitt top scored, the lower order apart from Harry Broad became a procession as they slumped to 125 all out.
Bridgnorth CC 3rd XI v Montgomery (Away)
Bridgnorth 3rd XI (90) lost to Montgomery (91-1) by 9 wickets
Batting: L. Brown 16, R. Roberts 16, F. Broad 11.
Bowling:
A very young 3rd XI went down by 9 wickets away to a powerful Montgomery side in Saturday's penultimate league fixture.
Batting first, the visitors seemed captivated by the scenery of the picturesque Welsh club and were dismissed for just 90, with only Liam Brown, Rich Roberts and Freddie Broad reaching double figures.
The host club then made short work of the chase taking only 22 overs and losing just one wicket to claim the points.
