ROSS TOWLER ripped through Hartshead Moor's batting line-up to set up a Keighley victory on Saturday.

Towler claimed a career best nine wickets for 44 runs in his 16-over spell.

Only opener Baker (59 not out) survived the onslaught by Ross who bowled in partnership with his brother Alex in the early overs.

Aussie Joel Crouch collected one wicket which prevented Towler making a clean sweep.

After the visitors were dismissed for 119 the keighley batsmen also found it tough on a difficult wicket at Lawkholme.

Opener Richard Wood scored eight and partner Lee Gordon scored just one run. Steve Reape showed determination as he scored 15 with Ratcliffe also adding 15 before being run out.

They were deep in trouble at 93-8 when brothers Ross and Dale Towler came together to see them to victory.

Ross followed up his bowling performance to top score with 24 not out and Dale was 11 not out as they secured the win.

Keighley's second string had the better of a drawn game against Hartshead 2nds.

They set the home side a target of 171-8 with Chomonley leading the way on 61.

Hartshead Moor soon settled for a draw and were 118-7 at the close.