Find out who performed the best in Mackay Cricket Association first and second grade

Find out who was setting the standard in the Mackay Cricket Association this weekend across first and second grade.

Bowler Andrew Borg in action for the Mackay Magpies.

Precipitous conditions in Mackay couldn’t halt the fervour of the local cricketers. Find out who was producing for their respective clubs this weekend.

First grade

Marcus Lamperd (Norths) - 73* (68)

Lamperd caught fire for Norths as he got them over the line against Souths in the shortened 25-over format, bludgeoning 10 boundaries for his innings.

Cameron Keene (Souths) - 3/28 (5 overs), 28 (18)

Despite his side’s loss, Keene stood the tallest for the Sharks with both bat and ball, with his three wickets proving vital early, while he gave the side a chance with a quickfire.

Kerrod Tortora (Norths) - 3/24 (5 overs)

The leading wicket taker for Norths as they held off a gallant Sharks run chase.

Mitchell Wadsworth (Brothers) - 58* (44)

While Brothers eventually fell to Pioneer Valley, Wadsworth put in a solid stint at the crease to put his side in a competitive position.

Bailey Camilleri (Pioneer Valley) - 3/24 (4 overs)

Camilleri produced a strong spell for the Panthers to keep them on top.

Lane Kohler (Pioneer Valley) - 33 (15), 1/29 (5 overs)

Gets the nod for a mighty stint at the crease which saw him blast his team closer to victory.

Adam Zurvas (Magpies) - 44 (43)

Impressed at the top of the order as he laid the foundation for a strong innings for Magpies.

Josh Maher (Walkerston) - 3/15 (3 overs)

The pick of the Roosters’ bowlers, he picked up his three wickets in quick fashion.

Andrew Borg (Magpies) - 4/17 (3.1 overs), 25 (26)

Borg produced with both bat and ball, but it was the spark he provided with the ball that set the tone for another Magpies win.

Second grade

Ben Zurvas (Magpies) - 101 (73)

Played essentially a lone hand for the Magpies as they finished on a total of 171, notching up 15 boundaries.

Jordan Gray-Knight (Walkerston) - 3/22 (6 overs)

Took a key early wicket of the dangerous Bryan Holdsworth who looked as though he might take the game away from his side early.

Liam Zurvas. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Liam Zurvas (Magpies) - 3/21 (7 overs)

Zurvas had a great weekend all round in both the seconds and thirds, picking up three wickets in the seconds on Sunday.

Neil Gustavson (Walkerston) - 41 (32)

Belted seven boundaries including a pair of sixes in Walkerston’s run chase to keep them ahead of schedule.

Ryan Pietzner (Sarina) - 77

13 boundaries including six sixes were the exclamation point on this knock from Pietzner as he led the Spartans to victory.

Chaise Crough (Sarina) - 69

Worked alongside Pietzner to produce a big partnership which proved the difference against Pinnacle.

Callum Burgess (Pinnacle) - 5/21 (4 overs)

Despite his side’s struggles with the ball, he was nonetheless impressive throughout as he picked up a five-wicket haul.

Shane Barford (Souths) - 50* (53)

Almost did enough to allow his side to chase down their total, but was ultimately left just short.

Lachlan Ipson (Brothers) - 52 (86)

Was the man who kept Brothers in the contest on Saturday as they fell sort of the mark for the most part.

Thomas Knight (Norths) - 4/35 (7 overs)

Knight was the key figure who drove Norths to victory with the ball, restricting their run rate by taking timely wickets.

Sam Carson (Norths) - 54 (32)

Nine boundaries (three sixes) from Carson got Norths to victory in short time in their matchup with Brothers.