GEMBROOK’S Cgrade batsmen ran down Nar Nar GoonMaryknoll’s firstinnings score of 222, finishing with 238 in the 67th over on Saturday
Anthony Williams continued his impressive season with 77 and was assisted by Dean Allcott, 66 notout.
Craig Heppell (23), Andrew Hilder (23) and Anthony Escamp (22 not out) chipped in with valuable runs.
With one round remaining, Gembrook must defeat second side Kooweerup this week to have any chance of finals’ action.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz: E GRADE
Resuming at 1/11, chasing 144, Gembrook were pinned down all day by impressive mediumpace bowling from Lyndhurst Vikings.
The Brookers eventually passed the total six wickets down with 10 overs to go to end with 8/189, resulting in a hardfought win.
Darcy Johnstone was the mainstay, finishing with 54.
He was well supported by Jy Berryman (31), Clint Osseweyer (20) and Jeremy Everett (14).
The win leaves the side in third place and guaranteed finals’ action in two weeks.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz: F GRADE
There was no game due to a forfeit by KilcundaBass.
