MARTIN Whitehead made the first maximum break of a new Northwich and District League season, helping Castle D secure a victory against clubmates Castle A.

It was a less successful evening for Castle B and Castle C, who lost at home to champions Gladstone C and at Gladstone A respectively.

Also in the top flight, Green Dragon A won on their travels to Gladstone B while Nectar’s missed out by the odd frame in their meeting with guests Greenbank A.

In Division Two, Lion B claimed bragging rights over stablemates Lion A following a 4-3 win.

Owley Wood edged visiting Barn Owl E by the same score, while Barn Owl B lost on their own table to Iron Bridge.

Witton Chimes A made a promising start, winning at Moulton Legion, while Greenbank C ran out convincing victors against Gladstone D.

Barn Owl A and Barn Owl H were the biggest winners in Division Three, recording 6-1 successes against Broken Cross and Salt Barge respectively.

Green Dragon B were slender victors at Greenbank B’s expense, with Darren Leer staying calm to clinch a deciding frame.

Blue Barrel A beat Blue Barrel B, while Wheatsheaf celebrated a winning debut in the competition away to Witton Chimes B.

Results

Northwich and District Pool League

Week One, Division One: Castle A 2-5 Castle D; Castle B 2-5 Gladstone C; Gladstone A 5-2 Castle C; Gladstone B 2-5 Green Dragon A; Nectar’s 3-4 Greenbank A

Division Two: Barn Owl B 2-5 Iron Bridge; Greenbank C 5-2 Gladstone D; Lion A 3-4 Lion B; Moulton Legion 2-5 Witton Chimes A; Owley Wood 4-3 Barn Owl E

Division Three: Barn Owl H 6-1 Salt Barge; Blue Barrel A 4-3 Blue Barrel B; Broken Cross 1-6 Barn Owl A; Green Dragon B 4-3 Greenbank B; Witton Chimes B 2-5 Wheatsheaf