The Moree District Cricket Association season got under way on the weekend, with Colts and Stallions kicking it off with wins.
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Chris Holland starred with both bat and 90 runs from Jack Montgomery helped steer Colts to a 10-run victory over Soapy Rowe.
Batting first, Montgomery top scored while Chris Holland hit 67 off just 44 balls to lead Colts to a score of 8/191.
Darrel Smith was the pick of the bowlers for Soapy Rowe, taking 2/31 while Alf Newman, Adam French, James Smith, Tom Duncan, Victor Johnson and Lloyd Munro took one apiece.
Holland backed up his performance with the bat, taking 5/34 while Justin Barnes added two wickets to hold Soapy Rowe to 9/181.
Adam French finished on 75 not out for Soapy Rowe in their chase, accompanied well by James Smith (48) but ultimately it wasn't enough.
Stallions got their title defence off to a good start, cruising to a six-wicket win over Golfies.
Batting first, Golfies were only able to make 8/89, with Ben Day taking 2/9 while Danny Brown, Beau McMahon, Sam Brown and Jack Baker adding one each.
Tom Britton top scored for Golfies with 26.
Stallions chased down their target in just 11 overs led by Mark Stewart (32) and Tom Ryan (20).
Ashmon Mathew (2/10) was best with ball in hand for Golfies while Matt Lather (1/10) and Britton (1/29) were the only other wicket takers.
After having a week off with the bye in the opening round, the Amaroo Tavern Vikings will get their season under way on Saturday, up against Soapy Rowe while Colts will face off against Stallions. Golfies have the bye.
