IN his first game in charge of the North Nowra-Cambewarra third grade side, James Biggs led from the front with the bat and ball.
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After winning the toss and choosing to bat first at Zealand Oval against Ulladulla United, Biggs and opening partner Angus Rhodes put on a 303-run opening stand.
Biggs was unstoppable on his way to 150, while Rhodes (122 not out), helped Norths finish at 2/304 from their 40 overs.
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Between the two openers, they hit 45 boundaries and three sixes.
In reply, United fought hard but could only muster 7/227 from their 40 overs - thanks to tight bowling from Graham Lowbridge (3/28), Biggs (1/27), Rhodes (1/26), Hayden Batson (1/27) and Josh Neri (1/34).
At Hanging Rock, Berry-Shoalhaven Heads were sent in by Batemans Bay and posted 6/183, thanks to Alec Dobson (53) and Mal Windley (40) - with Tony Dcosta taking 2/17 for the hosts.
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Despite starts from Mark Reidy (38), Harry Shannon (36) and Brett Woolridge (34), the hosts were all out for 171 in the 36th over - with Patrick Higgins (4/30) and Brad Page (3/28) doing the damage.
The final game at Lyrebird Park saw Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens defeat Bomaderry by four wickets.
After being sent, the Tigers made 127, with Brad Barnes (30) top-scoring.
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Luke Jones (3/31), Luke Hooper (2/4) Tor Janes (2/16) and Lorcan Edwards-Villalta (2/25) bowled strongly for Ex-Servos.
Buoyed by knocks from Matthew Isackson (38 not out) and Scott McCurdy (30), Ex-Servos reached 6/125 in the 32nd over - despite Mitchell Downey (2/19) and Robert Mirabito (2/43).
Sussex Inlet had the bye in round two.