CSNI and Cliftonville Academy march into T20 Cup Semi-Finals
West top-scored with a 49-ball 61 that included nine boundaries, while Leckey's 50 from 38 deliveries saw him clear the ropes three times as well as striking four fours.
There were also breezy cameos from Harry Dyer (21 not out) and skipper Stuart Thompson (18), while Evan Carlisle claimed two wickets for Templepatrick.
Sean Davey struck two early blows in the chase, before a rain interruption meant a revised target of 134 in 14 overs.
The visitors never threatened at any stage, limping to 83 for eight, with Patrick Tice top scoring with 25, professional Sandun Weerakkody making 24 and Charlie Swart 20.
Leckey claimed two wickets in a fine all-round display, while there were also a brace for Davey and Finn Lutton.
Cliftonville Academy had already been assured of topping the group and they signed off in style with a fourth win in succession at Woodvale.
A solid batting effort saw them post 160 for five, with skipper Matthew McCord hitting a 24-ball 33, Dawood Khan a run-a-ball 32, Hayden Melly an unbeaten 26, and Jared Wilson a breezy 23.
The Woodvale reply was very much all about Ruhan Pretorius, who almost single-handedly pulled off an unlikely victory. The South African hit eight fours and seven sixes in his 53-ball 91, with the last two maximums leaving 28 needed from ten balls.
However, John Glass held his nerve to have Pretorius caught off a slower ball at cover to end his valiant effort. Ben Kane had earlier claimed four wickets and Varun Chopra two in a case of 'spin to win' - the final victory margin 24 runs.
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