Opting to bat, the hosts wasting little time asserting themselves on the game.

Openers Robert Chapman (73) and Jye-Leigh Drinkwater (60) laid the foundations before solid contributions from Aidan Graham (43*) and Adam Griffin (23) pushed Carranballac to an intimidating 4-246 at the end of its innings.

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In response, Lismore Oddfellows' top order offered resistance, with Renan Walters (17) and Lachlan Nelson (19) impressing with the bat.

Wickets would fall too regularly, though, as Drinkwater (2-6), Marcus Graham (2-9) and Daniel Hooper (2-9) traded blows.

Only a late Aaron Stewart (22) showing saw the visitors to 112.

At Snake Valley Recreation Reserve, a tight bowling performance delivered Carngham an eight-wicket win against rivals Linton.

Deciding to bat, Linton found runs through Brodie Cramer (28) and Kirk McDonald (17) but struggled to break free.

Tight bowling from Cain Edwards (3-15 off 8) and Matthew Spratling (2-13 off 8) restricted Linton to 9-101 at the end of 40 overs.

Carngham wouldn't find batting as hard, racing into a dominant position.

Spratling (37) starred with the bat as well, while Jayden Edwards (53*) guided his side home in the 29^th over.

Elsewhere, an unbeaten century for Haddon all-rounder Shaun McArthur proved to be in vain, as his side fell to a five-wicket loss against Lexton.

McArthur and Haddon were sent into bat by the visitors and weathered impressive early spells.

Tarquin Walsh (34) offered a supporting hand before he came the first of Andrew Doolan's three wickets.

Doolan was Lexton's sole wickettaker, finishing with figures of 3-38.

Chasing 186, Lexton opener Nicholas Germano didn't take his time, hitting 15 boundaries en route to a quickfire 79. His side reached the total in the 38^th over.

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