Third grade
Hartley, returning to the competition in the 2018-2019 season, has claimed the Lithgow District's third grade competition trophy.
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The team met Valley 2 on Saturday, March 23, setting a score of 147 in their innings.
Jake Gillespie top-scored for Hartley on 37, with Warren Stevens (28), Josh Blanchard (26) and Zach Jones (25) also making their mark.
At the bowling end, Valley's Jono Reid was in fine form, taking 4-7. Wickets also went to Sam Johnson (1-12), Riley Bell (1-23), Dave Hartley (1-42) and Mick Inzitari, who took a wicket on the first bowl of his one and only over (1-0).
In reply, Valley 2 fell for 102.
Sam Johnson was the best of the batsmen on 28, with handy knocks by Jono Reid (20) and Graeme Bell (16).
The wickets fell steadily, however, leaving the Valley team short.
Josh Blanchard (3-26) and Darren Duncan (3-9) were the best of Hartley's bowlers, with wickets going to Mitch Blanchard (2-17) and Shorne Holt (2-27).
