30-05-2025
Things are going so well for Northop Hall and Chirk sides
Following on from a testing start to the campaign, Chirk have picked up back-to-back triumphs in the Shropshire League.
Meanwhile, Northop Hall are targeting promotion from Division Two of the Liverpool Competition and after losing out in their first contest of the summer, Ben Slater's side have triumphed in each of their match-ups since then.
Last time out, it was a North Wales derby triumph for Hall in their meeting against Prestatyn.
Paul Jenkins was on the money with a four for one return as Prestatyn were skittled for just 69.
'It was just job done in the end,' said captain Ben Slater. 'It was quite humid, so the ball was swinging early. But after 15 overs, that died down.'
Northop Hall head to Stockport Trinity seeking to bag their fifth win on the bounce and keep them within sight of the promotion places.
Slater is taking nothing for granted and he stressed: 'Southport Trinity will be a decent outfit.
'We have always had good competition when we've gone there. They do know how to win.'
Matty Jones, who is enjoying a great season with the bat, returns to Northop Hall's line-up.
Northop Hall Seconds will aim to make the most of home comforts as they tackle Spring View Seconds.
A more settled side is playing its part in an upturn of fortunes for Chirk, who go to Shifnal Seconds tomorrow in Division One of the Shropshire League.
'It's two out of two and it's been two good games,' said skipper Liam Walker.
'We played really well on Saturday versus Frankton.
'We have bowled and fielded well in the last couple of weeks. Having a full side has certainly made a difference.'
Looking to follow up wins over Oswestry and Frankton with another success, Walker added: 'I think Shifnal will be strong. They're always a decent side. They have got some good experience there and we are looking forward to it. We think we will be okay team wise.'
Chirk Seconds host Quatt Thirds.
