SECOND GRADE: Nowra move into second spot after victory over North Nowra-Cambewarra

The hosts won the toss of the Shoalhaven District Cricket Association second grade fixture and sent Nowra to the crease, where they made 125 from their 32.5 overs.

Leading the way for the visitors were Cameron Fernie (49) and Adam Weller (25).

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With the cherry, Daniel May was the pick of the hosts' bowlers with 3-24, while Justin Rumble (2-11), Damian Spelta (2-18) and James Biggs (2-39) all chipped in with two wickets.

In reply, Norths could only reach 66 before they were all out in the 20th over - with Levi Webber (16), Jack Sweet (13) and Biggs (10) being the only three to reach double figures.

The first innings win was set up by sharp bowling from Weller (4-6), Joel Lahene (3-12), Jarvis Strand (2-30) and Hayden Strand (1-16).

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The two-day victory moves Nowra up onto 76 points, behind leaders Bomaderry (94) and ahead of Berry-Shoalhaven Heads (77), Sussex Inlet (63), Ulladulla United (63), Bay and Basin (50), Norths (50) and Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens (37) - as all the other matches in second grade ended in a draw due to the rain.

Next round, Basin host Ex-Servos, Berry play Sussex, Bomaderry take on Nowra and Norths entertain Ulladulla.

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