After the appaling weather of the day before it was a wonder that any play was possible on Sunday in the second round of the Cowling Cup -- but three local clubs made it through to the semi-final of the competition.

Long Lee pulled off the shock of the round when they entertained, and thrashed ,Pendle Forest.

The Keighley side amassed 216 for seven in their overs with 14-year-old James Wilkinson making a superb 72, John Bailey 53 and Dean Baldwin an aggressive 49 not out in the final eight overs. The Fence side were never in the hunt and were dismissed for 105 with Gareth Wood taking four for 49 and Danny Wood four for 54.

Haworth WE had Joe Nash to thank for their modest 133 for nine down at Sandylands. He made 53 as Chris Windle claimed four for 23. Skipton CI never got to grips with the task in hand and they were shot out for 60. Richard Summerfield taking eight for 25.

In the other tie, the other Bronte side were triumphant over at Foulridge. The homesters were restricted to 130 for eight in their overs with Brian Wildman scoring 53, David Wallbank 24 not out and Neil Hurst 20 as Damian Rowell took four for 47 in 23 overs. Haworth's reply revolved around veteran Trevor Wood who made 53 as his side got home by five wickets in the 40th over. David Walsh chipped in with 27. Possibly the tie of the round was at Wood Lane where U Wharfedale entertained Thornton. Both sides being well fancied to progress in the competition. The Dalesmen batted first on a damp but very playable wicket. They managed 136 with Jason Waddington making 34 (5 four and 1 six) Malc Watson being next best with 17 useful runs at the death. Malc Holt making a timely introduction to the attack in the 32 over to take five for 16 in 7.5 overs. Mark Laycock also bowled well without much luck to finish with two for 49. The West Cravener's reply got off to a steady start enjoying one moment of fortune when David Harrison was put down early on by bowler David Daggett despite a magnificent attempt for the catch.

However Harrison dragged on with the score at 28 and things then took a downward slide. Wickets fell at 34, 35, 36, 43, 43 and 63 to leave Thornton staring defeat in the face. Skipper Holt had other ideas as he and Martin Foster set about repairing things. The score moved steadily to 106 when the latter was bowled for a valiant and vital ten. A wicket followed next ball and the end came soon after when Holt was caught at long off for a gritty 52. The closing total being 108.

Revised draw for the third round on Sunday June 28. Embsay v Long Lee, Haworth WE v Barrowford, U Wharfedale v Cowling and Cononley v Haworth.

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