THROWERS from Northwich and Winsford helped Cheshire record a second successive win in the British Inter County Championship last week.

A 23-16 aggregate success against Devon included victories for the men's and women's A teams.

Winsford's Dave Bird won a head-to-head with Phil Stewart (4-2) for the former.

Jane Stubbs, from Northwich, edged Maria O'Brien (3-2) while Andrea Hunt enjoyed a whitewash of Lisa Hughes for the women's A team.

The men's B played out a 6-6 draw on aggregate; Stuart Kellett eased past Daniel Allen without losing a leg, while Matthew Hunt saw off Kevin Elliot (4-2).

Devon's only success at Rudheath Social Club came in the women's B encounter, which they won 5-1.

Winsford darter Bev Martin went down 3-1 against Kelly-Marie Gabriel.

Cheshire, scheduled to visit Essex next month, occupy sixth place in the Premier Division at the turn of the year.