IN the only Shoalhaven District Cricket Association grand final to take to the pitch at the weekend, due to the weather, Berry-Shoalhaven Heads has held on to claim the title.
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After being sent in, visitors Batemans Bay declared at 9/192 after 90 overs at the crease. They were paced by David West and Andrew Malcolm, who both made 49, while Tom Purcell contributed 42.
With the ball, the Magpies were best served by Timothy Duggan, who claimed 4/59, while both Lachlan Duggan and Daniel Watson both claimed one wicket.
In response, Berry were 6/125 at stumps, meaning the match ended in a draw and the title went to the hosts at Zealand Oval. The stars for Berry were Richard Ingle (48 not out) and Mal Windley (33 not out), with the latter be awarded man-of-the-match for carrying his bat.
Pat Griffin led the way for the Bay with 2/17, while Lachlan Croke, Malcolm, Purcell, and West finished with a wicket each.