Silsden Under-18's reached the second round of the Wiliam Spencer Trophy with a seven-wicket win over Ridddlesden despite a fine innings of 3f6 from opener M Conroy.

Silsden bowler M Shuttleworth took three quick quickets as Riddlesden were restricted to 98-6. In reply Silsden wicketkeeper P Hanson scored 38 not out and T Hodgson 42 after both openers fell with only eight runs on the board.

Steeton contained Oakworth to 86-4 with the South Craven side winning by nine wickets thanks to A Gledhill 35 not out and N Thackeray 33 not out.

Silsden play Haworth at home and Steeton are at home to Ingrow St John's in the quarter-finals.

Results

Under-15's: Thornton 84-3, Carleton 81; Cross Roads 40-8, Steeton 43-3; Earby 35-3, Gargrave 37-8; Upper Wharfedale 13, Settle 17-1; Embsay 71-5, Skipton 75-0; Silsden 114-5; Airedale 37.

Under-18's: Carelton 125-2; Embsay 62-6; Airedale 98-5, Riddlesden 99-3; Glusburn 82-4, Silsden 83-1; Steeton 95-7, Oakworth 91-7; Upper Wharfedale 66, Settle 65-3; Ingrow St Johns 31-8, Haworth 112-5.

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