The combined Cessnock and Singleton Districts Cricket Competition started in a blaze of glory at the weekend, with three centuries providing the highlight of the opening round.

Just shy of his 38th birthday, Valley/JPC first grade number seven batsman Shane Givney scored 104 in the grand final rematch against Piranhas/Bellbird at East End.

The Lawn Culture Australia front man came to the crease with his side in a tiny spot of bother at 5-60.

However, he resurrected the innings by bringing up his century off just 73 deliveries, smashing 14 boundaries and four maximums.

At Branxton’s Miller Park No. 2, Greta-Branxton fourth grade White debutant Brady Wells hammered an unbeaten 157 in the clash with Wine Country.

Facing 123 balls, he found the boundary on 20 occasions and cleared it five

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