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Leader Live
2 days ago
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Northop Hall just one wicket away from another triumph
Ben Slater's side just couldn't quite snaffle the final Prescot & Odyssey wicket as they were forced to settle for a draw. The hosts batted out 63 overs in reaching 164 for nine (Shonak Harsh 91 not out, Carwyn Johnson 3-36, Paul Jenkins 3-56). Earlier, Finley Jenkins (53), Andrew Watkin (47) and James Hurlin (46) were the leading scorers in Hall's 213. Hall Seconds (Thomas Doggett 75, Sion Hellen 5-55, Robbie Edwards 4-40) managed to defeat Old Xaverians Seconds by 22 runs. Chirk's winless run in the Shropshire League continued with a 102-run outcome at Quatt Seconds. Jason Hibbert (69) was the chief contributor in Quatt's 201 for seven. Luke Gardner picked up 5-49 for Chirk, who were bowled out for 99 (Gareth Partridge 33). Meanwhile, Chirk Seconds (Dale Randall 42) lost out by 104 runs against Quatt Thirds (Nathan Hakeman 107 not out).
Leader Live
4 days ago
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- Leader Live
Northop Hall have been getting on with things in the field!
Hall swept into pole position with their 118-run outcome against Parkfield Liscard last time out and victory at Prescot & Odyssey tomorrow is likely to keep them in first place. Whatever happens during the closing portion of the campaign, Ben Slater's side won't be hanging around! 'It's kind of we bowl our overs really quickly now,' said Slater, who hopes to have a strong side at his disposal tomorrow. 'Last week, we bowled 65 overs in three hours and 10 minutes - it's a bit of a tactic of ours.' Another top showing from James Hurlin (pictured above) will be on the wishlist. In the last triumph, he struck 83 with the bat and then took a superb 6-27. Hall Seconds host Old Xaverians Seconds while Chirk just can't catch a break in Shropshire League action. On a tough run of defeats, Chirk will target a change in fortune for tomorrow's Division One clash away to Quatt Seconds. In Division Seven, Chirk Seconds are at home to Quatt Thirds.
Leader Live
04-08-2025
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- Leader Live
Hurlin is the star for new league leaders Northop Hall
Ben Slater's side made it a dozen triumphs for the summer courtesy of their comfortable 118-run outcome at home to Parkfield Liscard. Hall were in a spot of bother when they were reduced to 24 for three, but James Hurlin (83), Slater (51) and Carwyn Johnson (40 not out) helped them to 228 for six declared. Hurlin completed a fine all-round showing when it was the visitors' turn to bat. He snapped up six for 27 in Parkfield Liscard's 110. Chirk's tricky run in the Shropshire League continued with their 37-run Division One loss at home to Shifnal Seconds. The visitors were dismissed for 166 - and Chirk will have been disappointed to ship 45 extras. Liam Walker (4-46) and Luke Gardner (3-46) were the pick of the attack. James Carter (25) was the leading light in Chirk's 129 all out (Matt Denver 3-20).
Leader Live
01-08-2025
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- Leader Live
Declarations of intent shown by ambitious Northop Hall
Hall, who could go top of Division Two tomorrow with victory at home to Parkfield Liscard, have had plenty to declare of late. Skipper Ben Slater declared after 50 overs of last week's thumping 124-run win at St Helens Town, while 49 overs were completed when Hall called time on their innings in a 113-run triumph versus Norley Hall. Slater admitted: 'It's one of those. You have got to give yourself enough chance to win the game. 'You have got to be brave to try and win a league.' Plaudits must go to Hall's three frontline bowlers for helping the promotion push, with Paul Jenkins claiming 10 wickets in the last two weeks. Five apiece have gone the way of Carwyn Johnson and James Hurlin, but there remain other options should Hall require them, in the shape of the likes of Andrew Watkin, Matteo Evans-Ford and Jac Kennedy to name but a few. Looking ahead to tomorrow's match-up, Slater added: 'They're a good team and they have got some potentially explosive batsmen up the order. With the spinners we have got, they are very experienced.' It's a three-way battle between Hall, Ainsdale and Caldy for the promotion places - and the latter pair meet each other in a huge encounter tomorrow. 'There's eight games left now. If we win all eight, we go up,' said Slater, whose side are level on points with Ainsdale at the head of the rankings. 'We've just got to keep trying to win every game.' Northop Hall Seconds are on their travels tomorrow to take on Liverpool Seconds. It's been a testing month for Chirk in Shropshire League action. Liam Walker's side have suffered five consecutive losses in Division One, but they will be aiming to bring this to a halt when they open August with tomorrow's home clash versus Shifnal Seconds. In Division Seven, Chirk Seconds are away to Guilsfield Seconds.
Leader Live
18-07-2025
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- Leader Live
Battle of the top-two as Northop Hall tackle Ainsdale
There's a major battle of the top-two in store and it is sure to go a long way to deciding who will eventually take the title. Northop Hall, now up to second in the rankings, are excited for their trip to league leaders Ainsdale. Both sides have mainly been dealing in triumphs this season and of their combined 24 games, 19 of them have resulted in wins. Only three of them have been defeats, so there will be little to choose between the high-flying rivals. 'I would probably say it's a mustn't lose game,' said Northop Hall skipper Ben Slater. 'It will be a good game.' It's a three-way race for the two promotion spots. Ainsdale find themselves 21 points clear of Hall, who are just five points ahead of third-placed Caldy. Caldy suffered a four-wicket loss to Prescot & Odyssey last time out to drop out of the promotion places. 'To be fair to them (Caldy), they have had a good run,' added Slater. 'I think that was their first defeat. You're never going to go a full season without losing a game.' Meanwhile, Hall go into the match on the back of a thumping 113-run win over Norley Hall. Jac Kennedy (61), Slater (55 not out) and Andrew Watkin (42) made valuable contribution's in Hall's 235 for four declared in 49 overs. The bowlers were tasked with finishing off the job and they did so in style to dismiss the visitors for 122. Not for the first time this season, the bulk of the plaudits went the way of Paul Jenkins with his six for 34 return. Slater, who heralded another 'bowling masterclass' from Jenkins, added: 'We batted really well as a team. Andy and Jac added 99 for the first wicket. 'That makes the game miles easier for those coming in afterwards.' Matteo Evans-Ford and Liam Evans-Ford will be added to the Northop Hall side. Northop Hall Seconds will look to make the most of home comforts as they entertain Ainsdale Seconds. Chirk have strengthened their ranks ahead of a free weekend of action in the Shropshire League. They have secured the services of Matty Lawrenson, from North Wales League Marchwiel and Wrexham. Lawrenson is a talented bowling all-rounder and is sure to bring energy, control and valuable experience to the squad. In Division Seven, Chirk Seconds pay a visit to Whittington.
