CASTLE Private A remain on course to reach the campaign’s halfway mark with a perfect results record following a 10th successive win.

They dropped only five chalks at home to Shavington in the Premier Division’s on Friday.

Champions Wharton Cons A have closed a gap to the summit following back-to-back wins, including a full house at home to Middlewich in a rearranged fixture on Thursday.

They ceded just four points to Rudheath A at the Tin Mission the next day.

In Section One, Alsager Institute continue to lead the way after winning at Davenham A.

Second-placed Frodsham Red Lion B were victors at home to Comberbach B, while Owley Wood A lost ground after missing out at Spinner A.

Rudheath B were the division’s top scorers, dropping only four chalks against Frodsham Red Lion C.

Leaders Wharton Cons C won at third-placed Moulton RBL A in Section Two’s match of the day, while Barnton CC A remain in the promotion race following an away success.

Hazel Pear B continue to lead the way in Section Three following a comfortable home win against Lostock Graylams, followed closely by Wharton Rec.

The Winsford outfit proved too strong for Crosstown B, scoring 237.

Winsford Cons B, conquerors of Norley, occupy top spot in Section Four.

Barnton Cricket Club B, who beat Moulton RBL B at Townfield Lane, are next best in the standings.

Winnington B suffered a second defeat of the season at the Rec in Section Five, this time against Rudheath D.