CANON Frome started their Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four South campaign with a 174-run triumph against Barnards Green Thirds.

After a steady start, Canon Frome openers James Fortnam (47) got flowing with the patient Paul Andrews (21).

However, it was when they had reached 76-3 that both Rogers (41) and Neil Andrews (22) started to take the attack to their opponents.

They departed at 155-5 but Louis Watkins (37) and Matt Morgan batted Frome into a strong position.

Morgan went on to complete his maiden century for the club and finished 107no in an impressive total of 312.

It took a run-out and catch from Rogers in the 16th over to break the deadlock in the reply.

Wickets then flowed steadily with Watkins taking 4-16 in 12 overs.