Kookaburras in control

WARILLA Sports are in a strong position heading into day two of their match with Corrimal in South Coast/Illawarra junior cricket on Saturday.

The Kookas are on 1/97 in reply to Corrimal’s first innings tally of 52 thanks to 53 from Southern Zone representative Chris Jarman.

Meanwhile, Wests (5/15) are on the rack in their match with Helensburgh (70) while Shellharbour (3/65) need 29 runs for first innings points against Kiama (94).

In the 16Bs, Kiama (7/23) need a massive rear-guard action to score first innings victory against Keira (102).

Wests Blue (4/136) hold a big first-innings lead over Warilla Sports (49) while Oak Flats (3/19) need 103 runs with seven wickets in hand to defeat Port Kembla (8/122) while Wests Red has already secured first innings against Shellharbour.

In the under 14As, the match between Shellharbour (0/31) and Wests (97) is delicately poised, while Albion Park (5/203 dec.) are on top against Warilla (1/9).

It was a day for individual milestones for Oak Flats’ under 14Bs, with Zac Hilton (110 not out) and J. Hawkins (5/14, including a hat-trick) putting their side (7/217) on top against Warilla (7/41).

In other matches, Albion Park Green (6/243 dec.) are well on top against Kiama (6/16), while Albion Park Gold (1/58) are in control of their clash with Jamberoo (91).

Shellharbour City White (6/88) have already claimed first0-innings points in their clash with Shellharbour City Blue (82).

In the under 12As, Shellharbour City Blue scored a six-wicket win over Albion Park.