CASTLE Private B were pushed all the way by clubmates Castle Private A in the Northwich and District League top flight’s closest contest on Wednesday.
They led 3-0 before their opponents levelled, only for captain Rob Winnington to win a deciding frame for his side.
Champions Rudheath inched closer to the Division One summit following a comfortable home success against Barn Owl C, while leaders Gladstone C squeezed past Gladstone B by the odd frame.
The Elms ended a four-match losing sequence by taking the spoils against guests Bowling Green, skipper Liam Jones contributing a maximum break.
Gladstone A suffered a third successive loss, this time against Owley Wood A who halted their own four-game run without a league victory.
Division Two leaders Green Dragon A won were victors for a sixth successive week, establishing a three-point advantage over their closest rivals by beating Iron Bridge.
Chapels reeled off three frames in a row to leave Wheatsheaf anchored to the bottom of the table, while Barn Owl B were the section’s biggest winners after whitewashing Moulton Legion.
The Lion A occupy fourth place following a slender 4-3 win against Greenbank A, while Owley Wood B let slip a two-frame advantage during a defeat against Greenbank C.
The Lion B became the first team to beat pacesetters Greenbank B in Division Three this season, allowing Nectar’s to close the gap after edging out third-placed Blue Barrel A.
Blue Barrel B enjoyed a more successful evening, stopping a sequence of six successive reverses in a victory at Green Dragon A.
Greenbank B recovered from 3-2 down to pip Witton Chimes, a return to winning ways after four defeats while Barn Owl A were unexpected winners at Davenham.
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