Lamphey bounce back with emphatic win (From Western Telegraph)

Lamphey bounce back with emphatic win

Stackpole (67 all out) lost to Lamphey (199 for 5) Umpires: Bob Flute and Fred Hatton Scorers: Sue Skeels and Helen Hodges

Lamphey fought back at Stackpole to gain a convincing victory that restores them as hot favourites to make a swift return to the top section of local cricket, with Daniel Sutton back in action with a hard-hitting 86 that launched them towards a big score of 199 for 5 despite the fact that the quality quartet of Peter Hall, Nick Shelmerdine, Hywel Gibbs and Greg England could muster only five runs between them.

But such is the influence that Sutton exerts that the Lamphey total stood at 72 by the time the foursome had departed to Alan Webster, Anthony Canton and Matthew Skeels.

A century seemed on the cards as Sutton smashed 12 boundaries and two big sixes en route to 86 but then he gave a catch to Rob Jones which gave Skeels his prized scalp with the total on 113.

Stackpole hopes of a big break through were ruined by Lamphey skipper Rob Mathias and Ian Kerrison, who moved up the order to rap five fours and a six in his undefeated 54 that again demonstrated what an under-estimated all-rounder he is. Mathias had four fours and six in his 43 not out and this pair added 86 runs before the innings closed after 45 overs - with a big tally for Stackpole to face.

Greg England then took control of the ball with a superb 6 for 31 in his 12-over stint that received excellent support from Sutton (1 for 20), Hywel Gibbs (2 for 7) and Andrew Skeels (1 for 1) - and John Green took four close-in catches to boost his bowlers' fortunes. Phil Stephens topped the batting for Stackpole but they were shot out in only 25 overs - and Lamphey picked up a very welcome 30 points to take them back to the top with just one week left!

Neyland (107 for 8) drew with Saundersfoot (176 for 8) Umpires: John Williams and Terry Sandy

Saundersfoot kept on course for a place in Division One as they gained by far the better of the draw against rivals Neyland on an Athletic Ground that was never going to be easy for batsmen with so much tension prevalent.

Indeed, fortunes ebbed and flowed, with Neyland snatching the early initiative as Greg Miller had Barry Phillips and Paul Mansbridge beautifully caught behind by Scott John and Ian Charles bowled Steve Cook and had Danny Caine caught low down by Dai Haynes as his first five overs were all maidens.

At 32 for 4 Saundersfoot were in trouble but Steve Goodwin went on the counter-attack with two big sixes and a string of fours in his top score of 60 before Peter Burton shifted him as Andrew Slark took the catch at backward square leg.

Ian Poole also claimed a vital half century with some nice strokes before he also became one of Burton's quartet of victims but with Mike Williams also in double figures, Saundersfoot could be well satisfied with their final tally.

Despite having several bowlers unavailable, the visitors were soon on top as Dickie Parcell and Danny Caine reduced Neyland to 36 for 5 as half of their combined 24 overs were maidens - and there was also a wicket apiece for Seasiders' skipper Chris Parker and Barry Phillips as only Greg Miller (37) stood firm until big brother Andrew led by example with an unbeaten 42.

But Neyland were never able to really wrest the initiative back and Saundersfoot gained the lion's share of the points as a result.

Johnston (103 all out) lost to Haverfordwest 2nds (201 for 8) Umpires: Glyn Pawlett and Peter Perry Scorers: Bryan Morgan and Ros Phillips

Haverfordwest Seconds applied the last rites on Johnston's stay in Division Two as they won by 98 runs at Glebelands, their mixture of youth and experience always looking to potent for the homesters as Jamie Jenkins top scored with 82 and there was a wicket brace apiece for 14-year-olds Jonathan Morgan and Julian Jenkins.

Jenkins had 11 fours and two sixes after his side had lost three quick wickets, with ample support in a stand of 94 from Steve James (39) and then from Colin Williams (26 not out). Skipper Williams also topped the bowling chart with 3 for 7 in six overs and all ten fielders enjoyed a short stint with the ball as John Summons (20), Gary Stephens (12) and Richard James (30) were the only home batsmen who stayed for any length of time. Johnston were sponsored by Rite Konnection.

Burton (91 for 1) beat Carew 2nds (87 all out) Umpire: Ray Kane Scorer: Stuart Sharp

An inspired spell of bowling by Johnnie Scale helped Burton gain an unexpectedly easy home win against Carew 2nds, his 6 for 16 analysis in 12 overs (six maidens) reducing the visitors to 87 all out as John Griffiths also claimed three wickets, the key one of Carew captain Ceri Davies with the aid of a superb one-handed boundary catch from brother Phillip, and John Venables chipped in with 1 for 14.

Skipper Davies scored 47 and only 'Mr Extras' (18) managed double figures on a batting performance to forget by the Villagers.

Then Gareth Virgo and Richard Hayman virtually sealed a home success with an opening stand of 55 before Virgo departed for 27, caught by Seb Palin off Steve Ive. Hayman finished on 37 not out and James Scale joined him with an unbeaten 19 as Burton completed their task in 37 overs.

Burton were sponsored by Rob Dorey Building Services. Maenclochog (120 all out) lost to Llanrhian (122 for 2) Umpires: Phillip Marsden and Arthur Brady Scorers: Dai Williams and Rob Morris

Maenclochog's recent run of good form was brought to an abrupt halt as they went down to a Llanrhian side which has looked in good nick of late, ably led by stylish opening bat Jonathan Arundel, who followed up his half century against Lamphey with a splendid unbeaten 75 in this match which contained no fewer than 16 fours.

The Mountain Men started well as Gary Nicholas took 17 off Chris Couzens' first over but then he was run out in a mix-up with partner Kevin Davies - and from then on only Mike Howe looked settled with 41 before he was bowled by Andrew Jenkins.

Davies hit two sixes in his 17 and Rupert Sykes also managed double figures in a final total of 120 as Couzens recovered well to claim 3 for 30 alongside Jenkins (2 for 25) and old war horse Tony Kitchell (3 for 16).

Maenclochog's only hope was quick wickets and Dai Jenkins struck an early blow by bowling Tim Stirling for a duck but by then Arundel was already into his stride - and shared in a stand of 80 with Chris Couzens as Llanrhian eased to an eight-wicket victory in only 20.4 overs.