THREE of the four teams to record victories during the second round of the Greater Illawarra Zone Inter-Association competition on Sunday were away teams.
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In the under 12s, Illawarra and South Coast chalked up wins against Highlands and Shoalhaven respectively.
At Centennial Park, Illawarra won the toss and elected to bat first.
With the willow, the visitors made 6-187 from their 40 overs, thanks to a big century from opener Liam Gammone (106 from 122 deliveries).
Both Noah Nasser (2-28) and Nathan Butcher (2-42) claimed two wickets for the hosts.
In reply, only Hamish Johnson (28) reached double-figures, as Highlands were skittled for just 64 in the 29th over.
In the win, Kyden Leadbitter (2-5), Oliver Smith (2-9) and Joshua O'Keefe (2-11) took multiple scalps in the win - their first of the campaign.
in the round's other match, Shoalhaven sent South Coast to the crease at the Thompson Street Sports Complex.
Behind Archie O'Hara's 44, the visitors posted 9-151, despite tidy bowling from both Kent Ellery (3-13) and Jesse Walters (3-30).
In response, the hosts fell 21 runs (7-131) short of victory, even though Walters scored 31 not out, to complete a strong all-round game for himself.
Joe Burgess (2-14) was the pick of the bowlers for South Coast, who are now 2-0 this season.
Next round, Illawarra host South Coast and Highlands battle Shoalhaven.
In the under 18s competition, Illawarra recorded a road win against Highland at Lackey Park Sportsground.
The star of the show for the visitors was Daniel Wark, who retired at 201 - with his opening partner Eddie Marning making 96, as Illawarra posted the monster total of 4-350 from their 50 overs.
In their chase, the hosts were dismissed for 109 in the 48th over, as Jamie Phillipson took 3-9.
In the round's other fixture, South Coast downed Shoalhaven at the Croome Road Sports Complex.
After making 149 with the bat, thanks to 40 from Cade Hotham, the hosts held on to win by one run (7-148) against Shoalhaven.
Alex Baccarini was the standout for the visitors in the loss, claiming 3-25 and making 39, while Luke Jones finished with 3-34.
After two rounds, Illawarra remains undefeated and will face the winless Shoalhaven on Sunday, while South Coast and Highlands, who are both 1-1, face-off at Geoff Shaw Oval.
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
