It was his highest score at Beaconsfield, highlighted by straight driving and pull shots.
He received good support from Ryan O’Connor (42) and Ray Cook (36).
PUT faced one over at the end of play.
With Jason Dodd back into the bowling attack, Beaconsfield will be bolstered in its effort to capture the ten wickets this week.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:B GRADE
Playing the strong KilcundaBass side, Beaconsfield toiled well all day to restrict its opposition to 9/216.
Best of the bowlers were Rhys Miller (3/60 off 16 overs), Jarrod Williams (3/53 off 24) and Matt Ravenhall (2/18 off 11). Paul Benbow also took a wicket.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:C GRADE
On a difficult day, Nar Nar Goon dismissed Beaconsfield for 112.
Dave Lennon top scored with 30 and was supported by captain Mick McMahon (13), Jamie Ingham (17) and Matt O’Connor (13).
In reply Nar Nar Goon are 1/51, with McMahon the sole wickettaker.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:D GRADE
Beaconsfield is in an evenly poised contest with Cardinia.
Batting first Beaconsfield reached 151 with Rob Young, Wayne Holden, Paul Brown and Alex Benbow all getting scores in the twenties.
At only 13 years old, Benbow joins his father Paul and brother Jack in having a great start to the year.
In reply Cardinia is 1/26 with Jayden Mack picking up the one wicket.
@BT Sub Sport Gaz:E GRADE
The most changeable game for the day included Beaconsfield’s amazing rebound from being 5/11 and 6/25 to reach a total of 165.
Captain John Martin led the charge with 97, only to be caught on the boundary at the end of the innings.
His knock included an 82run partnership with Jarrod Madden who scored 12.
Dave Bruneau also supported well with 20.
Emerald is 3/59 in reply with John Martin getting one wicket and fatherson combination Josh and Dave Brunea sharing the remaining two wickets.
