NSSCL Division Seven: Jake Mills makes history in Cheadle thirds’ weekend win – Stoke-on-Trent Live

Cheadle thirds batsman Jake Mills broke the individual NSSCL Division Seven batting record in his sides victory at Rode Park & Lawton seconds at the weekend.

The previous record was Nigel Sargeants 177 for Oakamoor against Bagnall in 2011 - when it was known as Division Three B - but Mills raced past that landmark.

Mills struck an unbeaten 202 to dominate Cheadles 284-2 from their 40 overs on the road.

Mills faced 149 balls in his innings, hitting 29 fours and three sixes in his record-breaking knock - not the first time he has set a landmark in the league.

He actually holds the overall league highest score record after scoring 262 not out for Cheadle in a 2017 Division Five win against Meakins. That surpassed the 242 scored by James McCarthy for Porthill Park in 2004.

On Saturday, Sam Cliffe (34) and Joe Degg (27) lent support at the other end as Cheadle virtually had the game wrapped up by the halfway stage.

Rode Park & Lawton didnt disgrace themselves in reply as they managed a highly-respectable 168-6 from their allocation.

Thomas Atkinson scored an unbeaten 50, featuring 10 fours, with Cosmos Cupid (33) and Gary Jennison (25) also spending decent time at the crease.

Sam Akram took a couple of wickets for Cheadle as they eased to victory.

Audley thirds had few concerns in beating Wood Lane seconds.

Visitors Audley posted 246-7 on their visit to Megacre, in which Charles Birkin made 46 and Andrew Forster chipped in with 40.

Levi Smith and Andrew Norcup both grabbed a couple of wickets for Wood Lane.

In reply, Matthew Hagan (31), Deane Jervis (27) and Smith (25) shone, but Wood Lane were bundled out for 138.

Thomas Boundy did the damage with 4-26, with Huey Nield capturing 3-13.

Onneley were in good form to win at home against Sandbach seconds.

Set 136 for victory, Onneley seconds had Geoff Hall (32no) and Michael Knowles (31no) to thank primarily for their six-wicket triumph.

But Kyle Knowles (29) and Ash Hall (26) also played their part, despite Paul Jacksons two wickets.

Sandbach had stuck 135-9 on the board earlier on in the afternoon, with Jackson top-scoring with 30.

Evergreen batsman Richard Bowyer also starred with 22 at the top of the oder.

Bradley Hall, Kyle Knowles and Ash Hall shared six of the wickets to fall in the Sandbach innings.

Porthill Park fourths had a productive away-day as they netted the 18 points on offer at Kidsgrove.

Calum Biltons unbeaten 40 was backed up by Chris Tattons 33 and 31 from Harry Stubbs as Porthill Park made fine progress to 184-7. Kane Lowton and Thomas Plant snared a couple of victims apiece.

Chris Highfield (31), James Green (28) and Plant (21) fronted the Grove response, but they were limited to 144-8 at the close.

That was thanks to double strikes from Alex Lockett and Bilton.

Woore seconds won on their visit to Checkley thirds.

Andrew Burton hit 10 fours and one six in his 73 to form the cornerstone of Woores 192-9.

Michael Griffiths weighed in with 34, while Jack Farrington claimed 3-35 for Checkley.

Farrington (32) showcased his all-round ability after tea, with Andrew Eccles chipping in with 25.

But Jake Toppings 3-25, plus a couple of wickets from Lauren Kenvyn, ensured Checkley drew stumps on 120-8.

Audlem cruised to victory in their home meeting with Endon seconds.

Half-centuries from Andy Rothwell and Dave Parkinson were instrumental in Audlems 208-7 from their 40 overs.

Rothwell made 60 and Parkinson added 56, with Callum McIlveen adding late momentum with an unbeaten 38.

Liam Clows 20 was the main contribution in reply, but double strikes from McIlveen, Simon Swift and Ron Paul, saw Endon dismissed for 122.

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