Preseason friendly review Brilliant Bovis puts Carnforth to the sword Carnforth 2011 version line up for the camera Warton Captain Ricky Nelson earned the bragging rights in his family after steering the Westmorland League Champions to a thrilling four wickets win over local rivals Carnforth in a preseason friendly. Up against son Ryan and brother Darren, both key members of the Carnforth side, the Warton skipper came to the crease with his side still needing two to win with five balls remaining. He edged his second ball from Carnforth pro Gareth Pedder through the slips for four to seal a tense victory. Carnforth skipper Adam Hornby discusses tactics with Adam Cowperthwaite Phil Bovis, the Westmorland League's best batsman underpinned Warton's successful chase of their 210 victory target with an outstanding innings of 120. Bovis, who had a brief spell with Carnforth at the start of last season before deciding to return to Warton, gave a batting master-class on a gloriously sunny day, adding 120 for the second wicket with James Rafferty (41). He reached his century out of 168 for 2 and was finally dismissed with just three needed for victory, brilliantly stumped down the leg-side by Tom Barnfield off skipper Adam Hornby. Adam Cowperthwaite took three for 46. Former Carnforth batsman Phil Bovis hit a brilliant 120 Earlier Pedder hit four sixes before retiring with 51 as Carnforth reached 209. Darren Moore made 35 and opener Jordan Relph 34. Dan Whitehouse bowled impressively to take four for 40 with Graham Crowther returning three for 45. It completed a successful weekend for Warton who defeated a weakened Kendal side in a friendly on Saturday Jordan Relph glances Warton opening bowler James Rafferty TO SEE MIKE LATHAM'S PICTURES OF THE DAY Carnforth v Warton Click Here Champions defeated by Church Elsewhere Champions Leyland were defeated at home by Lancashire League side Church in front of a large crowd at Fox Lane. Leyland made 175, Henry Thompson hitting a half-century but Church reached their target in the last over with three wickets in hand. In a second team friendly at West Cliff Leyland beat Preston by four wickets. Stephen Twist made his Blackpool debut as his new side defeated Todmorden from the Lancashire League at a sun-kissed Stanley Park. The former St Annes all rounder and opener John Mounsey made half of Blackpool's 166 between them and then bowled impressively to help dismiss the visitors for 100. Mike Tidmas, Richard Gleeson and Ross Parker also looked in good form with the ball for Paul Danson's side who await the arrival of new South African pro Con de Lange this Wednesday. Lancaster had a morale-boosting win at Ribblesdale League side Settle with 17-year-old Alex Metcalfe top-scoring with 40 in his side's two wicket win. Settle had been dismissed for 110. Morecambe gave most of their first and second teamers a run out over the weekend with friendly fixtures against Palace Shield opposition, Garstang and Longridge. On Saturday they posted a total of 156 (Ullah 47, Woodhead 28, Maartens 22) and then dismissed Garstang for 118. Cupit (3 for20) and Cockburn (2 for36) being the pick of the bowlers as captain Michael Walling put up the only real resistance for Garstang with 56. On Sunday a much changed side took on Longridge. Batting first again Alex Thistlethwaite (55) and Danny Welbourne (37) helped post a total of 135. In reply Longridge were indebted to an unbeaten 83 from P. Holden as they as they passed the total with just three wickets down. Netherfield defeated Colne by four wickets at Parkside Road after bowling out the visitors for 138, while Preston lost at home to Bolton League side Eagley in a game that produced over 400 runs at West Cliff on Saturday.

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