Armidale trio Ben Heagney, Sam Johnson and Ryan Simpson began their Walter Taylor Shield campaign in stellar form.
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Taking on West Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook for the first game on Wednesday, Heagney opened the batting alongside Olly Schmude.
Schmude departed on 15 and Johnson came to the crease.
Heagney and his skipper combined for a 101-run partnership before Heagney with his 71 runs.
Simpson stepped up and got to work early with a four and a six.
The Johnson-Simpson partnership lasted for 115 runs before the captain left on 68.
Simpson was caught on 87 shortly after.
Mitch Duddy then departed to round out Armidale’s 50 overs at 5-283.
West Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook were unable to chase down the total, Armidale taking the win by 134 runs.
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Day one results:
Armidale 5-283 defeated West Pennant Hills-Cherrybrook 9-149.
South East Queensland 4-194 defeated Tamworth 90.
Ballina 124 defeated Manly Warringah 65.
Gold Coast 5-313 defeated Hunter Valley 50.