A nine-wicket haul for 40 runs by former Inswood High standout Stephan Casey spurred GC Foster Cricket Club to a convincing eight-wicket win over the JUTC on Sunday last as the second round of the St Catherine Jamaica Energy Partners Cricket Competition came to a close.

For good measure, his nine-wicket haul was almost overshadowed by Mark Granston who followed up his first-round score of 44 to make 97 runs for Angels in their match against Unions Estate Cricket Club.

Of the 12 teams, four are leading the pack in this competition. Newcomers NHT Cricket Club appear to be going after the number one spot with heavy scores in their two matches so far. Sitting at the top with NHT CC are Old Harbour CC, Ewarton Sports Club and Angel’s CC all on 24 points. On 12 points each are Basement CC, Dela Vega City CC, GC Foster, and Lakes Pen. Sitting at the bottom and without a points are Unions CC, Old Harbour Bay CC, JUTC CC and Correctional Services Sports Club.

Scores: Old Harbour CC 161 all out (Ronville Brown, 50 Adrian Bartley 42 – Derron Royal 5-22) Basement 96 all out (Jamie Hay 45) Old Harbour won by 65 runs.

JUTC 88 all out (Andre Bryce 21: Stephan Casey 9-40) GC Foster 89/2 (Wayne Davis 27: Rajic Chatrie 20) GC Foster won by 8 wickets

NHT CC 216 for 4 (Akeenoo Mullings 73: Herman Henry 60. Lakes Pen 132 all out (David Harrison 30: Romeo Parker 3/9 and Oniel Williams 3/27).

Correctional Services 137 all out (Antwain Stephens 5-30 Dela Vega CC 140 for 3 (Antwain Stephens 38, Oshane Wilson 38 NO).

In tomorrow’s Zone One games Old Harbour Bay face Correctional Services at Lennonville; Ewarton CC vs NHT CC at Tru Juice Oval; Dela Vega City CC vs Lakes Pen at Dela Vega City Community Centre.

In Zone Two, GC Foster vs Old Harbour CC at G C Foster College; Unions Estate vs Basement at Lime Tree Oval and JUTS vs Angels at Jose Marti Technical High School.