Some big hitting from Valley’s top order saw them easily account for Creeks in the top grade on Saturday at Cook Park 3. Chasing Creeks total of 200, in-form opener Isaac Barry led the charge scoring an impressive 58 runs and was well supported by Jacob Carey (27). Carey also made a valuable contribution to Valley’s bowling attack, taking four wickets (4/28). After Carey was dismissed Simon White maintained the momentum, smashing out the second highest score of the innings (40) – this included three sixes. In the losing side, the performance of Chad Solman was a highlight.  Batting at number 2, he notched up 69 runs. At Howe Park in the other first grade encounter,  PCH/Glendon defeated Muswellbrook. Unlike last week they struggled with the bat with only Alex Thrift (37) and Anthony Bailey (36) making a substantial contribution to the 156 innings total. So the pressure was on the bowling attack to perform and they did just that with Muswellbrook all out for 117. Best of the bowlers was Dan Oldknow (3/22) and Josh Shade (2/19).