The Young sides scored wins in their respective South West Slopes Division One games on Saturday, the Young Coyotes securing top spot on the ladder in the process.
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The Coyotes accounted for Cootamundra Crusaders at Albert Park, successfully chasing the Crusaders total of 6/157 with three balls remaining and two wickets to spare.
Jack Simpson (16 not out) and Lane Edwards (five not out) got the Coyotes over the line after Brett Bushell (55) and Mick Ashton (40) laid the platform for victory.
Bowling first, Trent Shean did most of the damage with the ball taking 5-10 off five overs. Aston picked up one wicket.
Scott Meale (57) and Josh Purtell (27) led the run scoring at the top of the order while Mark Elia (20 not out) made a valuable contribution at the end.
In Young, the Young Blues made it two in a row with thumping win over Central Hotel Cootamundra.
Batting first, Young posted 253 thanks to a number of contributors with the bat. Sam Davis (64) top scored while Phil Dearden (38), Brad White (33 not out) and Peter Guthrie (33) all added valuable runs. In reply, Centrals managed only 76 with Clancy Hislop (4-20) doing most the damage for the Blues supported by spinner Brendan Croese (3-8).
In the third game, Temora Mimosa forfeited to Shamrock Hotel Temora. In Division Two, Young Gunners defeated Temora Bowling Club, Temora Renegades were too good for Wombat, and Stockinbingal beat Family Hotel Cootamundra.