Trio progress in Priestley Cup

WOODLANDS, East Bierley and Spen Victoria progressed to the second round of the Priestley Cup on Sunday.

Woodlands defeated Farsley by 52 runs, Bierley had a convincing seven wicket victory over Lightcliffe, while Spen Victoria reached the second round after beating Bankfoot on a faster scoring rate after rain interrupted their match.

Morley bowed out, losing by 105 runs to Pudsey Congs, while Hanging Heaton went down to a 25-run defeat in a high scoring match against Pudsey St Lawrence.