Richard Bryan, Freelance Writer

HOLMWOOD CAPTAIN Andr? Creary's century and match haul of 10 wickets saw his side to a crushing innings and 224-run victory over Seaforth High yesterday in their Grace Shield Headley Cup second-round quarter-final match in Christiana.

Holmwood's 472 for five declared included, for the first time in their history, three centurions. Two came on the opening day's play through the efforts of openers Marlon Pinnock (106) and John Campbell (140) as the champions reached 418 for four in response to their opponent's paltry 101.

Massive cheers

Creary, also captain of Jamaica's victorious Under-15 team last year, was unbeaten on 70 overnight when his coach, Robert Lewis - also the Jamaica Under-15 manager, decided to bat into the final day. Creary quickly went on the attack and there were massive cheers around the ground when he finished unbeaten on 102 after just 40 minutes of play.

Offspinner Creary's 6-28 from 13 overs had done the trick when Seaforth batted on the first day, and it was no surprise when he was quickly brought into the attack once the Portlanders started to look shaky yesterday.

Beaten by Cornwall when the quarter-final round began last week, Seaforth offered some resistance mainly through opener Kavin Bascom's 40, but they faded mid-afternoon for 148 as Creary, who bowled 20 overs this time, got four wickets for 22 runs.

Holmwood's next challenge will be joint group leaders Cornwall on Wednesday in Christiana.