The Wanderers handed Ovens Valley United their third straight loss of the Wangaratta and District season, holding on for a six-run victory at Myrtleford on Saturday. 

Kayde Surrey continued his strong start to season with 64 at the top of the order to help Beechworth to 6-157 from 40 overs.

Campbell Fendyk chipped in with 30, while Ryan Withers was the pick of the bowlers for Ovens Valley with 4-31.

In reply, Tom Chettleburgh and Corey Southern put on 59 for the fist wicket, while Lachlan Hourigan looked destined to steer the hosts home with a classy half-century.

Incredibly, Ovens Valley lost its last three wickets for one run to be bowled out for 151, six runs shy of the target.

Yarrawonga-Mulwala sent out a warning to the rest of the competition with a massive victory against Benalla.

The Lakers dismissed the Bushrangers for 51 before star recruit Josh Lawrence (128) and Matt Casey (109 not out) piled on the runs as they amassed a huge total of 8-322.

City Colts recorded a five-wicket win against Greta, chasing down the target of 94 in the closing stages as they reached 5-97.

An impressive knock of 87 from Patrick Marks saw Delatite cruise to 3-181, before restricting Wangaratta Magpies to 9-124, while Rovers United-Bruck had the bye.