KELSO moved to the safety of mid-table in the East of Scotland Championship following a convincing 121 run victory over Dunnikier at Shedden Park.

Tom Grindell's 99 not out helped the Tweedsiders to 212 for five.

And they managed to bowl the visitors all out for just 91.

Gala's hopes of joining them in the top flight were boosted on Saturday as they enjoyed a seven wickets win over Edinburgh Accies.

Rory Hawes took four wickets and Robbie Irvine bagged three as they restricted their Newfield hosts to just 80.

Hawes was also in form from the crease with 37 runs.

St Boswells remain in trouble after their Division Two clash with Westquarter & Redding was cancelled due to outfield conditions.

The Bossie sit in second bottom place.

And Selkirk's promotion ambitions in Division Three appear to be over after suffering a 66 run defeat to Carlton Thirds at Philiphaugh.

Jordan Reid did take three wickets as the visitors reached 145.

But apart from Greg Fenton, who reached 50, none of the other Selkirk batsmen failed to chalk up double figures in response.

Peebles County's good form in Division Five continued as they vie for the top spot after a 79 runs win against Largo Seconds.

But former leaders Hawick & Wilton suffered a 198-run hammering against Watsonians Thirds.

Melrose remain on top of Division Six after Falkland conceded their match.

And the Gala-Hawick Development Squad moved up to fourth bottom of Division Eight following their 95 run win over Tranent at Meigle Park.