Reed 2nd XI entertained  table topping Dunstable on Saturday and sent a clear message to the rest of the division with a performance of great quality. Without William Clarke drafted back in to the first team as a late replacement, Reed relied on opening quicks Ward and Johnson to get them off to a good start. After the opening salvo, Graham Wilson (19-1-49) and Edward Garrott (17-3-40) bowled extremely well, restricting the league leaders to just 139 off their allotted 53 overs, on a perfect batting track with a lightning quick outfield. In response Reed lost a couple of wickets, more to impatience than quality bowling, but future star Fergus Martin again carrying his bat for an unbeaten 42 and Richard Johnson 58not out saw Reed home. Johnson closing the innings with a huge straight six. The visitors leaving with a mere three points as Reed closed the gap on the promotion pace setters. With half the season gone Reed remain unbeaten.