PERHAPS fittingly, Gala recorded their first win of the Championship campaign on Saturday as the town celebrated Braw Lads Day.

In a tense conclusion at sun-kissed Meigle Park, Gala's late batsmen chased down the Musselburgh tally of 144.

Nicholas McIntyre was the home team's bowling star, taking four wickets for the loss of 24.

Kelso maintained their challenge at the other end of the table with a three-wickets win over Murrayfield at Roseburn.

Craig Adams claimed three wickets as well as hitting 39 not out.

The poor season for St Boswells in Division Two continued as they went down by five wickets against Boroughmuir.

Despite Rory Banks reaching 58 with the bat at Eastfield against Fauldhouse, Selkirk lost further ground on the Division Three leaders.

The Souters' tally of 114 all out was reached by the hosts with four wickets to spare.

Hawick & Wilton also lost in Division Three - but by the narrowest of margins.

In a thrilling finale, the Teries came to within two runs of the Edinburgh Accies total of 227 before losing their final wicket.

Peebles County's hopes of challenging in Division Four all but ended with 140 runs defeat against Heriots Thirds at Whitestone Park.

Chris Goddard hit a remarkable 124 during the visitors' innings before being stumped.

The defeat leaves Peebles in fifth.