ALSTONVILLE DEFEAT BALLINA IN ROUND 5

Alstonville’s home-field advantage proved the difference against Ballina, during round 5 of Far North Coast Cricket.

Electing to bat – the side scored 123 off 38 overs, despite openers Mitch Pearce and Cameron Palmer falling cheaply.

Jason Caught then led a fiery bowling attack, taking 4 for 17.

Top scorer Nick Watson notched up 37 for the Bears, who fell 7 runs short of victory.

Elsewhere, Tintenbar-East Ballina also lost narrowly,

Marist Brothers beat Pottsville and Lennox Head got the better of Casino.

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