SATURDAY (SHPCL): Not a great day team-wise but Matt Sampson scored a terrific 123 for the Firsts in their defeat by Hoddesdon. Hoddesdon 277 for 6, Reed 222 all out. Chris Jackson again was top scorer for the Seconds with a forty out of 127, a total that was no problem for West Herts who achieved the target with only 4 wickets down. The Thirds had to concede for the fourth time this season. Too many players deciding to do something other than actually play cricket! SUNDAY: No fixtures arranged. PGB

SATURDAY (SHPCL): Despite the Firsts posting a healthy 260 on the board, Sawbridgeworth got home with only 2 wickets lost. Sawbo are bottom of the Division and even their Second XI conceded today in Div 3B so their strength must be somewhat variable. Batting-wise, Reed's Rob Lankester (72), Jack Caine (56) and Richard Barlow (45) were the main contributors but the bowlers could not penetrate. A nail-biter on the Green ended with the Seconds losing by 1 run. Chasing Flamstead's 227 for 8 (2 wickets each for Matt Giblin, Marcus Martin and George Teeboon), Stuart Smith led the way scoring 78 with Marcus Martin in close support with 41. As dusk decended and wickets fell, MJE Baker and Ben Bowles edged closer until they required 2 to win off the last delivery. MJEB was run-out for 25 with Reed 1 run short. A much needed victory occurred at Freman College as the Thirds knocked over Letchworth for 121. George Garrott and Ian Roberts took 4 wickets each and Roberts, (Reed's oldest active player), also pouched 3 catches. Rhodri Hughes was 36 not out after PG Baker scored 34 as Reed overtook the target with 7 wickets in-hand. SUNDAY: Richard Barlow chalked-up his second ton of the season with 111 against Camden. Tom Nussey and James Crockford passed thirty and Reed closed on 249 for 8. Camden's reply ended on 131 for 8, Crockford taking 3 wickets and Steve Hughes 2. COLTS: In the Herts Summer League on Monday, the Under 13s (132 for 4) overcame Braughing (92 for 6) to qualify for the Semi-Final away against Welwyn Garden City on Friday 24th August starting at 1730hrs. Expect Match Reports to follow shortly. PGB

SATURDAY (SHPCL): Luton Town & Indians out-gunned the First XI. Tom Greaves took 4 wickets and Ed Wharton 3 but LTI reached 234 all out. Top scorer in Reed's reply was James Heslam's 29. LTI are 60 points clear at the top of the Division with Ampthill in second position; Reed are sixth. The Seconds had a comfortable victory at Baldock who totalled 144 all out. There were 3 wickets each for Matt Bowles, Matt Giblin and Joe Graves then the prolific Chris Jackson saw them home with an undefeated 74. West Herts top the table 55 points ahead of Leverstock Green. Our Seconds are also in sixth place. Lack of player availability again meant the Thirds had to concede to Harpenden Dolphins. Dolphins are fighting it out with Shenley Village for top spot with 1 point separating them but both have 50+ points more than third placed Old Albanian. UNDER 13 COLTS: In the Herts Summer League last week, Bishops Stortford suffered their first defeat of the summer when they made 120 for 5 only for Reed's youngsters to overhaul the target with 9 wickets in hand. OTHER COLTS NEWS: The Under 9s playing in the Herts Junior League Pool 1 came 6th in the table that was won by Hitchin. Thriplow won Cambs YCA Division 11C with Reed U11s finishing in 5th place. In the Under 13 Premier Division of CYCA, Reed came 5th. Saffron Walden were top. PGB