HOOK and Newnham Basics remain top of the Hampshire Regional Division One North East, after they beat visiting Overton II by seven wickets.

However, the leaders did not have it all their own way as they were reeling at 30-3, but an unbroken partnership worth 88 between Jon Webster (57) and James Watterson (42) saw them reach their winning total of 118-3.

Earlier, the visitors were bowled out for 117 as Steve Cates (3-21) and Alex Campbell (3-23) did the damage.

Old Basing III are up to second after an eight wicket win at Sherfield-on-Loddon, while Kingsclere are up to sixth after they beat Oakley II by 104 runs after posting an impressive 311.

Jack Norris 72 and Terry Kreysa 61 top scored and then Oakley in reply reached 207-7

Other results: Regional Div 1 North East: Rotherwick ITW 210-7, St Mary's 166, Odiham II 209-7 (Jamie Read 67, Roger Wiltshire 50) Crown Taverners 210-4, Holybourne 129 Hartley III 99.

Div 1 North West: Andover 142 Whitchurch 137.

Div 2 North East: Odiham III 166 Bentworth 167-1, Oakmount 123 Herriard 125-2, Compton III 208-7 Basingstoke V 143-8, Ramsdell 281-6 (Joe Fenies 93, Steve Attridge 58) Crown Taverners 282-5.

Div 2 North West: Ashford Hill 76 Steeple Langford II 77-2.

Div 3 North East: Herriard 230 Froxfield 236-7, AWE Tadley 125 Aldershot V 126-6.