WITTON Chimes B were the only side to overcome higher-ranked opponents in the Northwich and District League’s Team Knockout last 16.

Andy Bebbington’s men, seventh in the bottom tier, saw off Division Two promotion hopefuls The Lion A in Moulton.

Holders Rudheath progressed at the expense of Nectar’s, while Witton Chimes A won the final two frames of their encounter with unbeaten Gladstone C before bowing out 4-3.

Danny Lloyd’s maximum break was a highlight of Owley Wood A’s win at Greenbank C, while Green Dragon A edged Division Three leaders Barn Owl E by the odd frame.

Barn Owl C, from the top flight, were pushed all the way by Chapels before squeezing through.

Moulton Legion complete the last eight line-up following a comfortable win at Barn Owl A.

In the Supplementary Shield, captain Darren Walton sunk a final black to win a deciding frame for Davenham Legion in their head-to-head with The Lion B.

Andy Doran’s 8-ball clearance boosted Gladstone B in their win against Castle Private B, while there was better fortune for Castle Private A as they won at Iron Bridge.

Bowling Green avoided an upset against Blue Barrel A, while Blue Barrel B lost at home to Owley Wood B.

Green Dragon A progressed at the expense of league rivals Greenbank D, while a depleted Elms still had too much for high-flying Barn Owl B.

Results

Team Knockout Last 16: Barn Owl A 1 Moulton Legion 6; Barn Owl E 3 Green Dragon A 4; Chapels 3 Barn Owl C 4; Gladstone A 5 Greenbank B 2; Greenbank C 1 Owley Wood A 4; Rudheath 5 Nectar’s 2; The Lion A 3 Witton Chimes B 4; Witton Chimes A 3 Gladstone C 4.

Supplementary Shield Last 16: Barn Owl B 3 The Elms 4; Blue Barrel B 2 Owley Wood B 5; Bowling Green 4 Blue Barrel A 2; Davenham Legion 4 The Lion B 3; Gladstone B 4 Castle Pvt B 2; Greenbank A w/o Wheatsheaf; Green Dragon B 4 Greenbank D 3; Iron Bridge 2 Castle Pvt A 4. 

Additional reporting by Kevin Barry