KELSO'S survival chances in the East of Scotland Championship were boosted on Saturday as they enjoyed a comfortable 77 run victory over Edinburgh CC.

Stevie Patterson was the Tweedsider's top scorer from the crease with 46 runs as they reached 162 all out.

Callum Davidson's five wickets for the loss of only 15 runs made sure Edinburgh never got close to the target - being bowled all out for just 88.

Gala's hopes of joining Kelso in the top flight suffered a set back at Meigle Park as Heriot's left with a five wicket win.

Rory Hawes' 56 helped the home side to 139 all out - a total Heriots reached inside 39 overs.

St Boswells remain in the Division Two relegation zone despite sneaking a one run victory over Faildhouse at the Green.

Rich Young was the star man with the bat as he reached 60 from the crease.

Selkirk need a late charge up Division Three if they are to earn another promotion.

They returned to winning ways on Saturday against bottom side Broomhall.

Greg Fenton's half century helped the Souters to an eight wicket win at The Cairns.

Hawick & Wilton remain top of Division Five after Saturday's opponents OCCC conceded the match.

And they could soon be joined in the promotion places by Peebles County who moved into third after an easy seven wicket win over Preston Village.

Down in Division Eight the Gala-Hawick Development Squad suffered a nine run defeat against Marchmont Thirds.