creditable draw
A YOUTHFUL Earlestown Cricket Club side showed plenty of grit and determination in their Southport League Division One clash with Rufford.
They came away with a creditable draw after Rufford had made 184 runs in their allocated 50 overs.
Paul Jay and Shaun Bridgett caused Rufford's batsmen plenty of problems.
John Barron also bowled well and was rewarded with two wickets.
In reply, Earlestown scored 94 runs for the loss of four wickets in the short time they were given to bat.
Mark Cheshire and John Allan put on a quick-fire 50 partnership before Max Wright and John McLaren steered Earlestown towards a draw.
Earlestown Seconds ended their season in style with a fine victory over Arriva.
Under the leadership of Gareth Jones, Earlestown reached their target of 160 with an over to spare.
Tod Presho, who made 56, was the pick of Earlestown's batsmen.
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