FOUR players scored maximum breaks for their side in the Northwich and District League’s top flight during the latest round.

Two of those – Lee Brady and Simon Cross – play for the same team, but it was not enough for Green Dragon A to avoid a 5-2 defeat at Gladstone A.

Nick Hubert potted all eight balls in a single visit to the table for champions Gladstone C, who whitewashed Barn Owl D, while Nick Hamman’s maximum helped Castle Private A squeeze past Gladstone B.

His brother Andy later won a final-frame decider.

Rudheath recorded a third successive win, this time at Barn Owl C’s expense.

Lion A are the only unbeaten team in Division Two following a slender 4-3 success at fellow fast-starters Owley Wood.

Promoted Barn Owl E, beaten last week, recovered at the first attempt with an emphatic win at home to Witton Chimes A.

Greenbank A also bounced back from a reverse last time out, beating Barn Owl B.

Like last week Iron Bridge rallied at 3-2 down to register a victory, with Jim Kirkham winning a decisive frame at Moulton Legion.

Barn Owl A moved three points clear at the Division Three summit following a 6-1 success against Bowling Green, who had won their first two matches.

Green Dragon B proved too strong for Barn Owl H, while Salt Barge inflicted a first defeat on Witton Chimes B.

Pre-season promotion favourites Lion B got off the mark by beating Greenbank B.

Results

Week Three, Division One: Barn Owl D 0 Gladstone C 7; Castle Pvt C 1 Castle Pvt B 6; Gladstone A 5 Green Dragon A 2; Gladstone B 3 Castle Pvt A 4; Rudheath 5 Barn Owl C 2.

Division Two: Barn Owl E 6 Witton Chimes A 1; Greenbank A 4 Barn Owl B 3; Moulton Legion 3 Iron Bridge 4; Nectar’s 5 Greenbank C 2; Owley Wood 3 Lion A 4.

Division Three: Barn Owl A 6 Bowling Green 1; Blue Barrel A 4 Blue Barrel B 3; Green Dragon B 6 Barn Owl H 1; Lion B 5 Greenbank B 2; Witton Chimes B 3 Salt Barge 4.