A DIVISION

Seaton Cricket Club's 1st X1 captain Ben Morgan has written himself into cricketing history.

In a last Saturday's away to Tavistock, Morgan took eight wickets, conceding just ten runs, to win a place in the Play-Cricket National Bowling Honours Board for the period July 29 to August 4.

His remarkable bowling performance enabled his side to dismiss Tavistock for 85 as they were chasing Seaton's score of 185 all out.

Tavistock won the toss and decided to field. Opener Robbie Prior (38) gave Seaton a sound start with useful contributions from Matthew Hewer (33) and Ben Morgan (32), setting himself up for good day's work.

Apart from Morgan's magnificent bowling performance, the other two Tavistock wickets were claimed by Mali Marshall at a cost of 33 runs.

The victory earned them 18 points, helping them in their fight to avoid relegation from the A Division. They still occupy the second from bottom place but have narrowed the gap with the two sides above them.

Last season Morgan won the Nub News top ten bowling award for taking the most wickets during the season.

Tavistock 6 points, Seaton 18 points.

B DIVISION

Kilmington kept in touch with the high flyers with a five-wicket victory in a low scoring match away to Plymstock.

Kilmington won the toss and put the home team into bat, dismissing them for 88 in 33 overs. Best bowling figures for Kilmington came from Robert Crabb (3 for 12 off nine overs) and Harry Johnston (3 for 23 off seven overs).

In reply, Kilmington knocked off the required runs in 19 overs, losing five wickets in the process.

Opener Tom Gooding was the top scorer for Kilmington with 35, 26 of which came from fours.

Plymstock 4 points, Kilmington 19 points.

D DIVISION EAST

A seven-wicket victory over Kentisbeare saw Uplyme and Lyme Regis draw level on points with leaders, Alphington and Countess Wear, who keep their top spot with a better average.

With four games left to play, it looks like an exciting run-in to the end of the season with the other front runner, North Devon, having dropped points when they were beaten by Alphington. They now trail the top two by 19 points with four games left to play.

The league title could be settled on August 14 when Uplyme are at home to Alphington in an all-to-play-for fixture.

Kentisbeare won the toss and elected to bat and struggled against Uplyme's lively six-man attack, five of whom all took two wickets apiece, the most economic being Andrew Harrison who had 21 runs knocked off his four overs.

In reply, Uplyme knocked off the required runs, losing just three wickets in the process, the top scorer being the stylish Sam Farrow who hit 78. Andrew Harrison chipped in with 31 and Tyler Wellman added 27 useful runs in their total off 173-3, earning another maximum points haul.

Kentisbeare 5 points, Uplyme and Lyme Regis 20 points

A glorious innings of 139 from opener from Robbie Hutchings enabled Chardstock to chase down Sampford Peverell and Tiverton's 232 to earn 17 points from the fifth win of the season.

It was a typical Hutchings century, full of strokeplay, off 108 balls and including 23 fours and two sixes. Good support also came from skipper Richard Pyman, who hit 51 off 57 balls.

Peverell lost five wickets in their 232 total with Tom Lock (87) and Lee Hooper (76) top scoring.

Gary Larcombe (2 for 31) and Albert Steele (2 for 35) returned the best bowling figures for Chardstock.

Chardstock 17 points, Sampford Peverell and Tiverton 7 points.

E DIVISION EAST

Axminster Town have striven all season to get a win under their belts and finally they achieved it on Saturday with a seven-wicket victory over Biddeford, Littleham and Westward Ho! to secure 17 very elusive points.

Axminster won the toss and put Bideford into bat but after a steady start the middle order collapsed and they were all out for 139 with nine wickets down in 39 overs.

Matt Cheney, with figures of 3-30 off eight overs, was Axminster's most successful bowler with Robin Ellis and Owen Enticott both claiming two victims.

In reply, Axminster's openers got off to a good start with Andrew Guppy (38) and Owen Enticott (19) looking in good form. Skipper Paul Miller carried his bat for 32 runs and Benjamin Webb was not out on 34, steering Axe to a much deserved if rare win.

Axminster Town 19 points, Bideford, Littleham and Westward Ho! 4 points.

G DIVISION EAST

Reduced to a 20-over game due to the weather, Kilmington 2nd X1 were no match for Feniton who won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 184-4.

In reply, Kilmington were skittled it for 94, Hal Cook top scoring on 29 with only one other batsman making double figures.

Kilmington 2nd X1 4 points, Feniton 17 points.

G DIVISION EAST

Axminster Town 2nd X1 crowned a perfect day for the club with a 17-run victory at Kenn. Axminster won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 133 all out in 36 overs. Top scorer was Simon Flint with 40, well supported by Wayne Jenkins who carried his bat for 24.

Kenn were dismissed for 116 with Katherine Webb doing the damage for Axminster, finishing with figures of 4 for 13 off eight overs.

Kenn 7 points, Axminster Town 2nd X1 18 points.