A CENTURY to Lake Illawarra captain Brendan White on Saturday helped his side to maintain top spot on the MLC Advice South Coast Cricket Association Premier League competition.
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Two weekend games resulted in run gluts, while the third match between Kiama Cavaliers and Shellharbour saw 20 wickets fall for just over 200 runs in a match that went right down to the wire.
White won the toss and elected to bat against Albion Park at Howard Fowles Oval and his side was bowled out for 284 in the 44th over.
White led the charge with a brilliant 111, which included 11 fours and four sixes, the consistent Scott Ulcigrai bagged yet another half century with 52, while big Aaron Henry did some late damage with 35.
Park skipper Adam Coughlan bowled well to take 3-33, while Drew Hutchison chipped in with 3-53.
Coughlan (33) and Hayden Church (34) gave their side a solid start, while Scott Hopkins made 54 batting at No. 4 before his side was bowled out for 176.
Brett Hole was the standout bowler for the Lakers with 5-35.
Kiama Cavaliers survived a massive scare at the hands of Shellharbour Scorpions, emerging with a six-run win, despite only making a paltry 104 in their innings.
Ben King-Gee was easily Kiama's best with the bat, scoring 27, while destroyers for the Shellharbour side were Maddison Smith (4-30), Sam Bracey (4-9) and Ken Nguyen (2-14).
Incredibly, the Scorpions slumped from 1-57 to be bowled out for just 98, scored in 40.2 overs, with Nick Formosa top scoring with 24 and King-Gee making it a good double with 4-8 off nine overs, while Matt O'Brien and Keiran Brooker took doubles.
Oak Flats continued their run feast at the hands of Warilla Kookas in their game at Oakleigh Park, posting 8-310 before dismissing the home side for 246.
The Rats top order all made great contributions, led by openers Kerry Penfold (77) and Rob McMahon who shared an opening stand of 79, while Darren Mansfield and Nathan Brown scored 61 apiece.
Josh Cuthbert bowled well to take 3-47, while Scott Cox took 2-55 for the Kookas.
Scott Peachman (65) and Brodie Billett (46) game the Kookas a great start with an opening partnership of 118, however the quick loss of Mick Perry and Adam Tracey slowed their progress and it was left to Chris Delgardo (59) to provide some late resistance as they were all out short.
Rob Hill (4-32) and Phil Dell'Orefice (3-59) were pick of the Rats bowlers.
