Bexhill relegated from Sussex cricket top flight
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Needing to win to stand any chance of avoiding relegation, Bexhill’s hopes were raised when they dismissed their opponents for 155.
Josh Beeslee (3-25), Shawn Johnson (2-22) and Ian Ellis (2-28) were among the wickets, while Danny Irvine top-scored with 40.
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Hide AdBexhill slumped to 36-4 in reply before being skittled out for 104. Skipper Malcolm Johnson (30), Andrew Harriott (22) and Cameron Burgon (20) offered some resistance but the match-winner was Sussex youngster Lewis Hatchett who took 6-46.
Also relegated from the top flight are Eastbourne despite romping to a 92-run victory at home to Roffey on the final day of the season.
Premier League final standings (all played 19 matches): Preston Nomads 433pts, Horsham 388, Hastings Priory 324, East Grinstead 306, Roffey 283, Brighton & Hove 278, Chichester 275, Worthing 258, Eastbourne 256, Bexhill 237.
For a full match report see Friday’s Observer Sport.