Two Bank Holiday wins leave Louth seconds top of the table

On Monday they produced a disciplined and confident all-round performance to secure a seven wicket victory over Cleethorpe thirds after comfortably chasing down a modest target following a strong bowling display earlier in the day.

Batting first, the visitors were restricted to 132 all out in 39.3 overs, with Louth’s bowlers sharing the wickets and keeping a tight grip on the scoring throughout.

Louth’s bowling unit impressed with control and variety.

Josh Brindle and Piran Grayson were the pick of the attack, each claiming two wickets, while Reg Koen (1–20) and Cameron Duff (1–17) bowled miserly spells, combining for three maidens and conceding barely five an over.

Alfie West (1–26) and T. Parkin (1–18) also chipped in, ensuring the opposition were never able to build sustained momentum.

In reply, Louth approached the chase with patience and authority.

After an early setback, Alfie West anchored the innings superbly with a commanding 55 from 68 balls, striking four fours and two sixes to take control of the run chase.

Harry Hall (23) provided early stability, allowing Louth to settle.

The innings was then closed out calmly by Henry Tye, who finished 39 not out from 33 balls, scoring freely to remove any late doubt.

Reg Koen (3 not out) supported well as Louth reached 133-3 in 26.5 overs, sealing victory with plenty of time to spare.

It had been a professional display with both ball and bat earned Louth the full 20 league points, continuing their strong start to the season and underlining the depth and balance within the squad.

On Saturday, Louth had held their nerve to secure 17-run home win over Horncastle.

Louth produced a strong all-round performance in a competitive clash, with disciplined bowling, valuable middle-order runs, and a decisive late moment in the field proving the difference.

Batting first, Louth posted a solid 186-8 from 45 overs, built around important contributions through the order.

Ethan Garner led the scoring with a fluent 33, while Henry Tye (32) and Pete Wargent, who remained not out on 32, added vital runs during the middle and latter stages of the innings.

Earlier resistance came from Luke Johnson (10), Carl Wall (10) and Reg Koen (39), as Louth worked hard against a steady bowling attack.

The opposition bowlers kept things tight at times, with Thomas Hackett the standout, returning excellent figures of 3-28 from nine overs, supported by Finn Fisher (two wickets) and Richard Hickling (one wicket).

Defending 187, Louth’s bowlers responded superbly.

Ethan Garner once again impressed, taking three wickets, while Reg Koen (2-27) and Luke Johnson (2-29) maintained pressure throughout the innings.

Pete Wargent and Henry Tye bowled controlled spells, ensuring the required run rate steadily climbed.

Despite a determined effort from Chris Bargh (38) and Thomas Hackett (27), the chasing side fell short, eventually being dismissed for 169 in 40 overs.

The decisive moment came late in the innings with the match finely balanced.

A hard-hitting shot towards mid wicket offered a difficult chance, and Carl Wall, positioned calmly, judged the ball perfectly to take a brilliant match-winning catch, effectively sealing the contest and sparking celebrations among the Louth players.

A composed team performance with bat, ball, and in the field saw Louth take 20 valuable league points, with the result underlining the importance of collective effort and key moments under pressure.