The highlight of the final competition round was a double century to Round Swamp allrounder Ben France, who scored an unbeaten 209 runs against Colts at John Oxley Sportsground on Saturday.
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Swamp finished with 3-382 after France shared partnerships of 39 with Ben Cross (12), 187 with Barry Hoy (75), and 151 with Lee Harrison (44).
France cracked 28 fours and six sixes during his innings. Hoy hit 10 boundaries, Harrison belted three fours and three sixes, while Cross scored all his runs in boundaries.
Wicket-takers for Colts were opener Thor Crombie, who took 2-62 off his eight overs, while his opening partner Jacob Sherrin snared 1-28 off three.
In reply, Colts made 7-237. Opener Josh Wellings led the way with his highest score of 66no while fellow opener Ed Blomfield made 52 before retiring hurt.
Batting at three, Sherrin scored 38 of his 44 runs in boundaries from five fours and three sixes, while Jason Boland finished 20no.
The most successful Swamp bowler was Lachie Laurie, who captured 3-43. Cross was next best with 2-18, while Ossie Kuhr claimed the other wicket to fall.
After 20 overs, Colts had reached 110 runs and realistically weren't in the hunt, but to their credit, they hung in there for their 40 overs to make 237 which would have been a pretty good score on most other days.
In the other match at the Park, minor premiers Uralla got the job done against Kentucky, but didn't have it all their own way.
Batting first, Uralla made 8-226 thanks mainly to Cameron Wood. He contributed 56, Nathan Swann with 38, Simon Wood 37, and Blaine Moore 20.
Kentucky opener Brad Partridge sent down 10 overs with three maidens to snare 2-21. Skipper Daniel Boyd picked up 2-53 off his nine overs, Stephen Haslem took 2-55 off eight overs, while Steph Sweeney and Bryan Fenner both claimed a victim each.
Allrounder Partridge kept his team in the game by scoring 66 runs. Justin Gibson chipped in 26 runs, and opener Michael Aspinall and Daniel Blanch both made 18 runs.
Man of the match Cameron Wood captured 4-24 off 10 overs after opening the bowling. Jay Grills picked up 2-66 off his 10 overs. Matt Tasik grabbed 2-26, and Nathan Swann took the remaining wicket.
Uralla will host the major semi-final against Round Swamp at the Uralla Sports Complex this Saturday, while Kentucky take on Colts in the minor semi at the Park.
