Despite some wet weather leading into the weekend, there wasn't enough of it to stop Highlands cricketers.
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Once again there were some great matches played, with a century scored and a first grade rookie proving himself a danger with the ball in hand.
Hill Top v Robertson-Burrawang Colts
A century to Tim Goldfinch (107 not out) was the highlight of the match between these two sides at Bradman Oval as Hill Top notched its first win of the season.
On what Hill Top captain Alex Debs described as a "pretty flat wicket", the Kookaburras were in fine form with the bat.
Simon Reid also made a solid contribution with the willow, scoring 86 with some good late lower order batting from Josh Whitfield as Hill Top posted a total of 267.
"We were really really happy for him (Tim). He's been a bit out of form and he's worked so hard. So it's nice to see him get the rewards," Debs said.
He was also pleased Hill Top batted out its 45 overs, something Debs said they'd spoken about before the start of the season.
Lachlan Bolwell was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Cameron Malcolm helped swing momentum in Hill Top's favour with a catch and run out in two deliveries.
"That was a bit of a turning point for us," Debs said.
"They were one for 50 or 60 runs and they were building a partnership. We're trying to build our season around those sorts of moments."
The Colts were dismissed for 156 in what was a strong performance for the inexperienced side.
Captain Tom Angel said the team lifted against Hill Top and "played better than what I thought we would".
"They could have skipped out to 300 plus (runs) if we'd put our heads down. We played really well."
It was a standout game for Ethan Corby who took four wickets in his second first grade game,
This is also Corby's second season of cricket.
"With the bat we had starts and could have gone on with it. There's really pleasing signs all over the park," Angel said.
Debs also praised the Colts' effort on the field.
"I've got to give a lot of credit to the Robertson side. They've come up from second grade and they didn't give up," he said.
"It was a pretty flat wicket and they'll only get better as the season goes on."
Robertson-Burrawang Bulls v Wingello
The Bulls have started the season with two from two after they defeated Wingello by five wickets.
On a wicket that "had a fair bit in it" following the rain late last week, Robertson skipper Nathan Wright said he was glad to have won the toss.
"I won the toss and that was half the battle," he said.
"They had a good team again at full strength. If the toss went the other way, the result could easily have gone the other way."
He elected to bowl and while Wingello shot out to a strong start, the Bulls managed to take five wickets before drinks.
"We started badly with the ball but when we got a wicket, everyone pulled their finger out a bit," Wright said.
"We've got a bit of a young bowling attack now so you can't expect them to be on the money every time."
Mitchell Wright claimed four wickets for Robertson and Mason King took three as the Tigers were bowled out for 116.
With just a small total to chase, Wright said the strategy was to "go out really hard to chase the total really quickly".
Jack Whitfield top scored with 28 runs as the Bulls chased down the total in 19.5 overs.
Wingello captain agreed it was "definitely a bowl first wicket".
'It was a bit tacky and Robertson bowled first which is what we were looking to do- make the most of the wet pitch," he said.
"Robertson don't give you a lot. They bowl good areas and good lines. There were still some good signs and we'll come back next week."
Bowral v Moss Vale
It was an easy victory for Bowral on Saturday, with a 10 wicket win over Moss Vale.
Bowral won the toss and send Moss Vale in to bat.
They were bowled out for 78 from 33 overs, with Alan Nasser (15), Patrick Webb (14) and Tim McAndrew (11) top scoring.
Daniel Harrington took 4-12 and Conor Murray also picked up two wickets.
Bowral openers Elliot Brookes (44) and Murray (32) chased down the total in eight overs to seal the win.
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