Kiewa back on track after excellent run chase against Dederang

Dederang’s 9-188 from 45 overs was more than competitive on a good batting wicket at Kiewa, but the Hawks played brilliantly.

Opener Scott Goodwin starred with 56, but had plenty of support from opening partner Jacob Ozolins (30), Josh Bartel (32), Craig Pontt (27 not out) and skipper Brent de Vries (32).

It capped off an excellent all-round performance from de Vries, who also claimed 3-15 with the ball, including the prized scalp of Luke Deans for 68.

Kiewa coach Ben Curphey admitted there was plenty of value for shots for the batsman.

“It was very pleasing to get the win, especially after dropping one we should have won last week,” Curphey said.

“We were pretty confident, it was a pretty good batting deck and the outfield was lightning if you capatalised on the bad balls.

“It was a good, solid chase and it was good to see Scott Goodwin get some reward for the hard work he’s been doing in the nets.

“Josh Bartel also chipped in with some runs in his second game.

“He’s a very handy pickup in the second half of the year, it’s been good to finally start getting a settled lineup.”

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Bethanga scored its first win of the season, bowling Eskdale out for 151 and reaching the target four wickets down in the 34^th over.

Cameron Sirl picked up four wickets in the breakthrough result – seeing the Saints end a lengthy drought dating back to the 2016-17 season since their last A-grade victory.

Mount Beauty dropped to fourth spot with a seven-wicket loss to Corowa.

The Power posted 9-189 from 45 overs, but excellent knocks from Matt Grantham (64) and Jarrod Lane (44 not out), Jordan Eyers (38) and Kade Wilson (33) saw the defending premiers home with 13 balls to spare.

Baranduda continued on its merry way with a hard-fought three-wicket triumph against Yackandandah.

The Roos reached 7-180 thanks to 42 from Bailey Glass and had the leaders in trouble at 5-48.

But Rangers’ coach Vince Moran struck seven boundaries in his unbeaten 43 to see his side home in the penultimate over.

Barny-Chiltern (199) snapped a run of losses by beating Howlong (130).

The ladder after round 13 is: Baranduda 72, Corowa 54, Kiewa 51, Mount Beauty 48, Barnawartha-Chiltern 45, Yackandandah 42, Dederang 39, Eskdale 18, Howlong 12, Bethanga 9.