Cheadle thirds batsman Jake Mills broke the individual NSSCL Division Seven batting record in his sides victory at Rode Park & Lawton seconds at the weekend.<\/p>\n
The previous record was Nigel Sargeants 177 for Oakamoor against Bagnall in 2011 - when it was known as Division Three B - but Mills raced past that landmark.<\/p>\n
Mills struck an unbeaten 202 to dominate Cheadles 284-2 from their 40 overs on the road.<\/p>\n
Mills faced 149 balls in his innings, hitting 29 fours and three sixes in his record-breaking knock - not the first time he has set a landmark in the league.<\/p>\n
He actually holds the overall league highest score record after scoring 262 not out for Cheadle in a 2017 Division Five win against Meakins. That surpassed the 242 scored by James McCarthy for Porthill Park in 2004.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, Sam Cliffe (34) and Joe Degg (27) lent support at the other end as Cheadle virtually had the game wrapped up by the halfway stage.<\/p>\n
Rode Park & Lawton didnt disgrace themselves in reply as they managed a highly-respectable 168-6 from their allocation.<\/p>\n
Thomas Atkinson scored an unbeaten 50, featuring 10 fours, with Cosmos Cupid (33) and Gary Jennison (25) also spending decent time at the crease.<\/p>\n
Sam Akram took a couple of wickets for Cheadle as they eased to victory.<\/p>\n
Audley thirds had few concerns in beating Wood Lane seconds.<\/p>\n
Visitors Audley posted 246-7 on their visit to Megacre, in which Charles Birkin made 46 and Andrew Forster chipped in with 40.<\/p>\n
Levi Smith and Andrew Norcup both grabbed a couple of wickets for Wood Lane.<\/p>\n
In reply, Matthew Hagan (31), Deane Jervis (27) and Smith (25) shone, but Wood Lane were bundled out for 138.<\/p>\n
Thomas Boundy did the damage with 4-26, with Huey Nield capturing 3-13.<\/p>\n
Onneley were in good form to win at home against Sandbach seconds.<\/p>\n
Set 136 for victory, Onneley seconds had Geoff Hall (32no) and Michael Knowles (31no) to thank primarily for their six-wicket triumph.<\/p>\n
But Kyle Knowles (29) and Ash Hall (26) also played their part, despite Paul Jacksons two wickets.<\/p>\n
Sandbach had stuck 135-9 on the board earlier on in the afternoon, with Jackson top-scoring with 30.<\/p>\n
Evergreen batsman Richard Bowyer also starred with 22 at the top of the oder.<\/p>\n
Bradley Hall, Kyle Knowles and Ash Hall shared six of the wickets to fall in the Sandbach innings.<\/p>\n
Porthill Park fourths had a productive away-day as they netted the 18 points on offer at Kidsgrove.<\/p>\n
Calum Biltons unbeaten 40 was backed up by Chris Tattons 33 and 31 from Harry Stubbs as Porthill Park made fine progress to 184-7. Kane Lowton and Thomas Plant snared a couple of victims apiece.<\/p>\n
Chris Highfield (31), James Green (28) and Plant (21) fronted the Grove response, but they were limited to 144-8 at the close.<\/p>\n
That was thanks to double strikes from Alex Lockett and Bilton.<\/p>\n
Woore seconds won on their visit to Checkley thirds.<\/p>\n
Andrew Burton hit 10 fours and one six in his 73 to form the cornerstone of Woores 192-9.<\/p>\n
Michael Griffiths weighed in with 34, while Jack Farrington claimed 3-35 for Checkley.<\/p>\n
Farrington (32) showcased his all-round ability after tea, with Andrew Eccles chipping in with 25.<\/p>\n
But Jake Toppings 3-25, plus a couple of wickets from Lauren Kenvyn, ensured Checkley drew stumps on 120-8.<\/p>\n
Audlem cruised to victory in their home meeting with Endon seconds.<\/p>\n
Half-centuries from Andy Rothwell and Dave Parkinson were instrumental in Audlems 208-7 from their 40 overs.<\/p>\n
Rothwell made 60 and Parkinson added 56, with Callum McIlveen adding late momentum with an unbeaten 38.<\/p>\n
Liam Clows 20 was the main contribution in reply, but double strikes from McIlveen, Simon Swift and Ron Paul, saw Endon dismissed for 122.<\/p>\n
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