A DIVISION

SEATON, who slipped to second from bottom in the table after losing by nine wickets to Barton, are looking destined for B Division cricket next season.

Barton won the toss and decided to put Seaton into bat. Things started poorly with opener Matt Hewer being sent back to the pavilion without a run on the board.

No 3 Robbie Prior put up some resistance with 40 runs, holding up his end for 111 balls, but none of the other Seaton batsmen troubled the scorer greatly and they were all out for 142 in 44 overs.

The home side knocked off the required runs, losing only one wicket in the process, due in no small way to No 3 Justin Saker who hit 92, including seven sixes, off 61 balls.

That lone wicket was taken by Robbie Prior who conceded only 23 runs off seven overs.

Barton 20 points, Seaton 2 points.

B DIVISION

Kilmington kept in touch with the leading clubs with a five-wicket victory over Bideford, Littleham and West Ho!

Kilmington won the toss and put the Bideford into bat restricting the home side to 211-8 in 45 overs, Harry Johnson and Josh Short claiming two victims apiece.

In reply, Kilmington got off to a steady start and at one time were 149 for the loss of only three wickets, finally securing the winning total of 212-3 with 3.9 overs to go.

Openers Tom Gooding (54 off 54 balls) and Matt Rockett (39) set the pace and Matthew Pile (26), Josh Short (24) and and Harry Johnstone (34) finished the job.

Bideford, Littleham & Westward Ho! 7 points, Kilmington 19 points.

D DIVISION EAST

AFTER a tiring but hugely enjoyable tour to Cornwall last week, followed by hosting the annual Lifeboat Week fixture on Friday evening, a weary Uplyme and Lyme Regis made the long journey to Barnstaple and Pilton determined to earn 20 points to keep the pressure on leaders Alphington and Countess Wear.

Uplyme won the toss and put the home side into bat. They were no match for the lively Uplyme attack, losing wickets steadily, including a complete middle order collapse, and were all out for 125. Men to do the damage for Uplyme were Joe Elsworth who finished with figures of 4 for 18 off nine overs and Steve Batey (3 for 24 off nine).

Uplyme secured maximum points required to maintain their challenge at the top by dismissing Barnstaple and Pilton for 127 in 21 overs for the loss of only one wicket. They were steered to victory by Steve Batey (58 not out) and Sam Farrow (44 not out).

Barnstaple and Pilton 3 points, Uplyme and Lyme Regis 20 points.

Chardstock fought hard in a rain-affected match at home to leaders Alphington and Countess Wear.

Chardstock won the toss and put the division leaders into back. Overs were reduced to 30 but Aphington still managed to score 198-4 with all batsmen contributing runs.

In reply, Chardstock were only 146-5 at 24 with overs revised to 159 for 30 overs.

Chardstock 5 points, Alphington and Countess Wear 16 points.

E DIVISION EAST

Axminster Town travelled to mid-tablers Thorverton still looking for their first victory of the season but were beaten by four wickets.

The home side won the toss and elected to field. Axminster were all out for 176, the highlight of which was a fine innings of 74 by skipper Paul Miller which included 13 fours. Matt Chenery also added 26 useful runs.

In reply, Thorverton knocked off the required runs in 43 overs. Benjamin Webb and Mark Chaplin took two wickets apiece for Axminster.

Thorverton 20 points, Axminster 7 points

F DIVISION EAST

At home to North Devon, who are pushing for promotion, Seaton 2nd X1 loss the toss and were put into bat. Wicket keeper David Turner was the only Seaton batsman to really trouble the bowlers, top scoring on 44, and Seaton had 120 runs on the board with just one wicket left in their 40 overs.

North Devon made hard work of their reply, losing early wickets but they reached their victory score with three wickets standing after 32 overs.

Key bowler for Seaton was James Doulton who finished with the excellent figures of 4 for 15 off eight overs.

Seaton 2nd X1 6 points, North Devon 18 points.

G DIVISION EAST

Kilmington 2nd X1 are hanging on to their second place, helped by 19 points earned in a home five-wicket victory over Topsham St James.

The visitors won the toss and decided to bat. At one time they were 59-4 but recovered to post 179-8.

With three wickets down Kilmington had 143 on the board and cruised to a victory score of 180-5 off just 20 openers. Brett Garner led the batting onslaught with 77 with opener Dave Cook (34) giving them a good start.

Kilmington 2nd X1 19 points, Topsham 6 points.

H DIVISION EAST

Axminster Town 2nd X1 secured their second victory of the season with a convincing win at home to Exwick.

Aminster won the toss and put Exwick into bat, skittling them out for just 76 runs. Hero with the ball was Wayne Jenkins who returned figures of 4 for 7 off 5 overs.

Axminster 2nd X1 19 points, Exwick 3 points.