CRICKET: Weekly round-up

With the losers of the match being relegated, Trinity won the toss and inserted Clymping, who slumped to 100 all out. Sam Orchard top-scored with just 25 and captain Karl Pierce scored 21.

After making a solid start, Trinity then completely crashed thanks to James Salisbury and Pierce's bowling.

Salisbury returned figures of 7-27, while Pierce took 3-14 as Trinity collapsed to 59 all out.

The 20 points for the win took Clymping up to fourth from bottom, 12 points clear of the relegation zone, while Trinity were relegated with Ram.

Littlehampton, bottom of Sussex League Division 2, have one game left to get a win this season '“ at Worthing on Saturday.

It was Worthing last Saturday, who beat Littlehampton by six wickets.

Benn Challen top-scored with an unbeaten 56 as Littlehampton were dismissed for 164. Andy Lutwyche took 7-57 for Worthing before they comfortably reached their target.

Littlehampton captain Gareth Challen said: "We really didn't bat well at all, the wicket was solid and unlike it is normally '“ and we had a very depleted side.

"It showed a little bit on Saturday that we all can't really wait for the season to be over and to start fresh again next year."

Arundel lost their Sussex League Division 3 West clash by six wickets against Bognor Regis.

Rohan Ardley hit 57, Harrison Temple struck 32 and Ryan Chitty scored 23 in Arundel's 162 as just four batsmen made double figures.

Rob Burge then smashed 51 not out as Bognor chased down the target for the loss of four wickets.

Arundel skipper Richard James said: "Ryan, Rohan and Harrison all batted well but the wicket was pretty slow and low, whereas the outfield was quick, so 200 would have been a par score."

East Preston missed out on third place in Division 1 of the West Sussex Invitation League by a single point after a 15-run win against Felbridge in their final game.

EP captain Andy Reeves was delighted with the finish and has set his sights on a successful season next year.

He said: "If anyone had said we would finish fourth at the start of the season, I would have been overjoyed, so it's been a good year.

"I'm very hopeful for next season and we'll be looking to push for that promotion place. It's what we need to set our sights on. Obviously with Broadwater and Crawley in the league it won't be easy, but I don't see why we cannot compete."

On Saturday, EP started well with the bat and Chris Williams (60) and Jack Sunderland (47) put on 94 for the first wicket. Tom Reeves then added 56 and Dan Williams made 50 to help EP finish on 248-6 after 49 overs.

Opening batsman John Williams hit 72 for Felbridge but EP off-spinner Richard Laker grabbed 7-84 to help dismiss Felbridge for 233.

From next year, the West Sussex Invitation League will have an integrated divisional structure. This will involve all standards of teams competing at the levels of their respective success and there will also be promotion into the Sussex League.

Next year's divisions '“ Div 1: Broadwater, Southwater, Crawley Eagles, East Preston, Portslade, Clymping, Felbridge, Wisborough Green, Southwick.

Div 2: Ram, Horsham Trinity, Selsey, Serendib, Eastergate, Storrington, Scaynes Hill, West Blatchington, Brighton Insurance.

Div 3: Chippingdale, St Andrews, West Chiltington, Broadbridge Heath, Barns Green, Partridge Green, Dome Mission, Three Bridges 3rd, Southwick 2nd.

Div 4: Aldwick, Belgrave Adelaide, Rustington, Bury, Lancing Manor, Crawley Eagles 2nd, Felbridge 2nd, Brighton & Hove 3rd, Worthing 3rd.

Div 5: St Matthias, PC UK, Broadwater 2nd, Ram 2nd, Chippingdale 2nd, Southwater 2nd, Portslade 2nd, Three Bridges 3A, Chichester 3rd.

Div 6: Brighton Electricity, Crawley Nayee, Scaynes Hill 2nd, Eastergate 2nd, Findon 3rd, Storrington 2nd, Steyning 3rd, Ifield 3rd, Horsham 3rd.

Div 7: Himani, Rosehill Tav, St Andrews 2nd, Horsham Trinity 2nd, Wisborough Green 2nd, Belgrave 2nd, West Chiltington 2nd, Middleton 3rd, Littlehampton 3rd.

Div 8: West Wittering, Hangleton, East Preston 2nd, Aldwick 2nd, Barns Green 2nd, Broadbridge Heath 2nd, Clymping 2nd, Goring 3rd, Worthing 5th.

Div 9: Worthing 4th, Selsey 2nd, Rustington 2nd, Ifield 4th, Billingshurst 3rd, Three Bridges 5th, Serendib 2nd, Pulborough 3rd, Brighton 4th.

Div 10: Chippindgale 3rd, Horsham Trinity 3rd, Arundel 3rd, Scaynes Hill 3rd.

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