IN two innings Peter Freedman managed 171 not out. Peter made 71 against St Stephens in the Tamar League and 100 against Chumleigh in a friendly. Peter is just one of several youngsters moving confidently into the senior team.

Considering the lack of fixtures the Tamar side scored fluently scoring 239 for the loss of 5 wickets, 4 going to the bowling of Marshall. Mark Warwick hit a confident 47 and three others got going.

St Stephens never got going against some tight bowling. Stokes made 53 before being bowled by Nick Sweet.

All the bowlers took wickets but special mention should go to wicket keeper, Brerton, who stood in at the last minute.

In the regular friendly against Chumleigh, Whitchurch posted a healthy 242 for the loss of only 3 wickets. Josh Sutton scoring a powerful 95 in short time. There was little comfort for the bowlers. In reply Tony Sackfield took 3 early wickets and the visiting side never recovered. Young Julian Faulkner deservedly gaining better bowling figures than his dad. Richard Freedman backed his brother by taking three wickets.

Devon League

Whitchurch Wayfarers v

Exeter South

Whitchurch slipped to their first defeat of the season away at Exeter South.

The home side won the vital toss and had no hesitation asking Whitchurch to bat. The decision was vindicated as Whitchurch slipped to 38 for 4 within 14 overs. Sercombe the main wicket taker, going to record figures of 4 for 33. He was ably supported Mills (2-38) as Whitchurch toiled. All the middle order made double figures but only Witcher (33) went on to make a reasonable score.

From 91-7, Whitchurch did well to post a total of 151 all out using all but one of their allotted overs.

Exeter South got off to a good start in reply, chancing their arm in an opening partnership of 63 in 13 overs, before Glenny was dismissed for 46.

Whitchurch took wickets at regular intervals, led by Lavis (3-40) but were unable to stem the flow of runs. 42 not out from Reed ensured that Exeter made their target with 11 overs and 4 wickets in hand.

Exeter 20 points beat Whitchurch 7 points.

This week Whitchurch entertain Kenn.