After a long summer break the 1st XI were eager to start the system in a positive fashion and that they did.
Winning the toss, BC elected to bat sending the Tauranga Boys 3rd XI into the field under cloudless blue skies at Nicholson Field.
A strong opening partnership between Jack Preston and Daniel Price saw the scoreboard tick over nicely until Preston lost his wicket on 20.
Bill Burnett and Price continued the strong start with both producing fine half centuries before Burnett fell on 56.
Price in particular confirmed the promise that saw this young man promoted to the 1st XI as a Yr 9, hitting some classy shots before falling on 82.
Mitch Fairweather and Tom Rutherford both provided fine cameos of 27 and 24 as did Luke Bryenton (18 Not out).
BC finished with a very credible 264 for 6.
The young TBC side were up against some determined and accurate bowling and at 40 for 5 off 17 overs it looked like an early finish was imminent.
It was not to be and whilst the BC score was never threatened they showed some resilience batting through the 45 overs and reaching 127 for 8.
