GDCA
Bacchus Marsh has moved back into the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup top two. On Saturday, the Bulls had a hard fought win against Romsey. The Bulls made 8-152 from their overs with Thomas Wardell top scoring with 35 not out. Romsey was bowled out for 142 with three balls remaining. With Gisborne losing to Sunbury United, the Bulls moved back to second. The Sunbury Kangaroos, Diggers Rest Bulla and Wallan were the other winners.
VTCA
Sunbury needs a final round win and hopes results goes its way if it’s to play Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 finals. Sunbury sits three points outside the top four after a loss to Footscray United on Saturday. The Roar made 8-112 from their overs, with Brad Hunter top scoring with 22. Footscray United made 5-113 in reply, getting the runs in the 34th over.
Bowls
Sunbury had a strong win against Aberfeldie CBC on Saturday in Bowls Victoria pennant, division 1, section 1. Sunbury won three rinks on the way to a 95 (16)-70 (2) win. Lee Wesley, Mark Cowan and Marc Bullows were the winning skips for Sunbury. On Sunday, Sunbury lost to Glenroy, 100 (17)-76 (1). Mark Cowan, who was the best in the loss, skipped the rink that had a draw.
NAB League
The Calder Cannons won a thriller against the Bendigo Pioneers in the NAB League Girls competition on Saturday. The Cannons got off to a flyer in the first half and led by 15 points at the main break. The Pioneers continued to fight and two last quarter goals brought the margin back to within a goal. The Cannons held on, winning 6.5 (41)-5.6 (36). Cannons co-captains Olivia Manfre (two goals) and Reese Sutton (23 disposals) both played well.
