Hastings Priory off mark for 2026 as West Chiltington are beaten
Hastings Priory CC notched their first win since their Sussex Premier League return with a 51-run success over West Chiltington at Horntye.
Skipper Harry Scowen (41) and Shawn Johnson (40) helped the hosts to 220 before Johnson took 3-25 as Chilt were bowled out for 169. It put Priory up to fifth ahead of tomorrow’s visit to Haywards Heath.
Scowen said: It was very pleasing win on Saturday on a tricky wicket. Batting first again was a good opportunity to try put another good score on the board,.
"The pitch was a bit soft due to rain in the week, but we worked hard as a unit to put a good score on the board, with pretty much everyone chipping in. We just missed out on maximum batting points, but with how the pitch played we were confident 220 was above par.
"In return, and with an urge to put the bowling performance at Cuckfield behind us, we went in with a clear plan to defend one side of the wicket and build pressure. We did this brilliantly throughout and made life very difficult for the West Chilts batters.
"All of the bowlers were backed up brilliantly in the field, seeing us hold all our catches and build pressure in the field. It was a very pleasing result, and good to get our first win early in the season.
"We backed this up on Sunday at Hailsham in the rearranged T20 with a very similar storyline. It’s good to take some momentum into Haywards Heath away this coming weekend.”