Just three weeks later, the two sides squared off again in the Bay of Plenty Cup Final. The Mount again batted first and set their rivals another solid target in reaching 200/7.
Tim Tomlinson and Dominic Crombie both reached the 30s, with James Boyd and Lee Watkins each taking two wickets.
Four wicket bags from Dale Swan and Chris Atkinson created havoc in the Greerton reply, which ended when they were bowled out for 117. Greerton top order batsman Taylor Bettelheim showed some real defiance to finish with 51 runs in the score book.
Flying Mullet Te Puke lurk in third place with a top-two finish well within their reach. However, standing in their way this weekend are Element IMF Cadets who will still be hurting from last weekend's loss to Baywide newcomers Pāpāmoa.
Both premier sides come from long-established Western Bay of Plenty Cricket clubs, with the Baker Cup (WBOPCA Challenge Trophy) on the line, which gives the match at the Te Puke Domain an extra edge.
Bayleys Central Indians will want to cement their top-four spot against Generation Homes Lake Taupō in their game at Smallbone Park. The form book suggests that Central Indians should pick up the win points, however the Lake Taupō side has been posting competitive totals with little reward.
Holland Beckett Law Tauranga Boys' College also have plenty to play for when Craigs Investment Partners Geyser visit Nicholson Field. A top-four finish is not out of sight, however they need a big win with the accompanying bonus points over the Rotorua visitors on Saturday.
Bay of Plenty Cup Draw
Te Puke v Cadets, Te Puke Domain; Central Indians v Lake Taupō, Smallbone Park; Tauranga Boys' College v Geyser, Nicholson Field; Greerton v Mount Maunganui, Pemberton Park; Pāpāmoa the bye.
Points Table
Mount Maunganui 44, Greerton 42, Te Puke 35, Central Indians 29, Pāpāmoa 24, Cadets 23, Tauranga Boys' College 19, Lake Taupō 9, Geyser 7.
