HIMLEY ended the season with defeat against Halesowen last Saturday.

Already safe from relegation, Himley suffered a 69-run loss at Seth Somers Park to end the campaign third from bottom in Division One of the Birmingham and District League.

Hosts Hales made 267 after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

Ed Kilbee's century and a half century from skipper Alexei Kervezee set up the success.

Himley then lost openers Bilaal Hussain (0) and Greg Wright (5) as their reply got off to a poor start.

Dan Durman's 83 offered some resistance but he was soon struggling for support as wickets tumbled.

Kervezee took 3-33 to make sure his side ended the season on a high note and a fifth-placed finish.