Tom McDevitt hit an unbeaten 66 as Corrimal clinched their first Illawarra Twenty20 crown with a seven-wicket win over Helensburgh in Sunday's final at North Dalton Park.
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Corrimal spinners Mitch Jones (2-13), Joe McDevitt (2-18) and Xavier McDevitt (1-8, four overs) dominated, with the Burgh restricted to 9-96.
Corrimal fielded brilliantly, with Joe McDevitt's run-out throw from cover to dismiss Chris Lewis a highlight.
Tom McDevitt and skipper Rob Fisher (18) then put on an opening stand of 41, with player-of-the-final McDevitt sealing the Cougars' first trophy since the 2008-09 premiership with a towering six.
"I've been with this group for three years and we keep exceeding expectations," an elated Fisher said.
"We keep improving and showing we're a good side. This is terrific reward for all the hard work."
Keira (6-104) beat Norths (102) by four wickets with seven balls to spare in the second grade final.
Keira's Nick Theodossiadis (25) was player of the final.
Matt Stark (28) top scored for Keira, with Matt Williams taking 4-26 for the Lions.
University (4-154) defeated Wests (105) in the third grade final.
Ryan Kiddle (43) top scored for Uni, while Peter Murphy took 3-25 for Wests.
Michael Doig (49) led the way for Wests, while Uni's Peter Somerville took 3-17.
In fourth grade, John Byrom's 47 for Northern Districts (4-109) was the difference against Corrimal (9-105).
Pania Ave made 38 for Corrimal, with Norths' Chris Doyle taking 3-16.