Devon D Whitchurch v Feniton WHITCHURCH find themselves moving towards the relegation zone with a damaging loss against fellow strugglers Feniton. Batting first Feniton made a good start despite losing Frankpitt for 7. The Cann brothers kept a watchful eye on Billy Barriball's bowling (1- 27 off nine overs) while taking some liberties with the usually reliable Kerswill (1-61).  First change bowler Sambells (1-41) found it difficult to find the right length to start with but then snared J Cann for 38. With Bray (3-16) bowling with customary accuracy from one end Feniton were suddenly in trouble, losing a further three wickets and finding themselves on 99-6 and the game tilting towards Whitchurch. Unfortunately for the Wayfarers, once Bray had finished his spell the bowling posed few problems for Feniton and both J Pyle (50) and M Kingdon (67) took advantage with a partnership of 107. The usual final over flurry saw Feniton grab another 30 runs and Whitchurch some comfort with a couple of wickets. The target of 229 looked achievable and with 43 for the opening partnership from Towl (17) and Credicott (31) the signs were promising. Once again, Whitchurch failed to capitalise on a good start. Both F Pyle (3-21) and Pullen (3-24) ensured that no partnerships were allowed to build. Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals and Whitchurch fell well short of the target. n Future fixtures:-  On Saturday Whitchurch firsts are away to Yelverton while the seconds are home to Chelston;  Sunday friendly v PCOs;  Tuesday TEL away to Lewdown; Wednesday, friendly away to Buckland Monachorum.   

Devon seconds E West Chagford thirds v Whitchurch seconds THE?game was switched to Okehampton with Whitchurch travelling with just nine men. Winning the toss, Whitchurch fielded first.  O'Connor made 25 and Davey 22. However, Whitchurch pegged the runs back in the middle of the innings as Gavin Hall bowled his nine overs with 1-18 and Tamblin conceding just 10 runs. Hodge picked up three wickets despite struggling with a neck injury. A late cameo from Stanbury meant Chagford posted a very chaseable 141-8. The Whitchurch reply stuttered into life. After an early loss, Tamblin and Alford added 27 for the second wicket, mainly through extras. Tamblin eventually fell for 22 to Vereker (3-10) and Whitchurch were 67-5 and seemingly out of the game. Tilsley and Dunne batted sensibly, punishing the bad ball. At no point did a win look on the cards but runs were steadily being accumulated. As the overs ran down, Whitchurch were still in the game. Tilsley recording a deserved half century and Dunne registered his highest ever league score. With the hard work seemingly done and only four needed, Tilsley gloved Stanbury (3-11) behind and departed for 58. Hodge tried to get the job done in one hit but was the victim of a stunning running catch from Davey. The last over started with three runs needed and one wicket left. Alas, it was a pair of wides that settled the affair, as Whitchurch won with three balls to spare, Dunne their hero finishing on 15 not out.