THE Jimboomba Bushrangers had a lot to celebrate on the weekend after all three senior teams came away with wins in hard-fought matches.
The First XI outplayed Logan Village, with a half century and some outstanding bowling.
Opening batsman Ash Hughes managed his third half century of the season before finally being dismissed for 78. After 40 overs, the Bushrangers managed 9-220 with Tom Jellie making 47.
Logan Village put up a fight but were all out for 192. Bushies wicket takers were captain Tom Jellie 4-54, Sam Matthews and Craig Tatters two each and Max Harkin one.
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The Division 2 gold team were desperate for a win after three straight losses, and managed to deliver against Greenbank at Glenlogan Park.
Fielding first, the Bushies took regular wickets thanks to Will Goss, James Dumbrell, Rob Lose and Jason Feeney, and Greenbank bowed out for 210.
Chasing the Greenbank total was not easy, and captain Jason Feeney was dismissed for 21 the home side was 3-74, with openers Andy Conaghty and Roxanne Thomson falling early in the innings.
Things turned around when Shannon White and Phil Myors put on a 140 run partnership to get the Bushies over the line, both scoring their third half century for the season. White finished 60 not out and Myors 68 not out.
The green team took on Springfield at Glenlogan, relying on stellar bowling to bring them the win.
The Bushrangers elected to bat first, but lost regular wickets and were all out for 165. The pick of the batsmen were Craig Whatmore with 38 and Connor Roberts with 28.
The home side knew they had enough runs on the board if they bowled well and took their catches.
Bowlers and fielders followed through, and Springfield were all out for 115. Among the standouts was Graham Clark, who took 4-12 off 8 overs. Other wicket takers were Stuart Beadel 2-23, Ty Avery 1-22 and Braeden Lose 1-18.
Movember fundraiser a success
LOGAN teams came together for a good cause on the weekend, raising more than $1300 for Movember.
The Bushrangers division 2 Mad Dog team took on the Yarrabilba Cane Toads in a friendly T20 day nighter match at Glenlogan Park.
A club spokesperson said the game was played in good spirits and all involved had a great night.
Both Jimboomba captain Stuart Beadel and Yarrabilba's Nick Feros said next year, the match would be bigger and better.
