THREE players scored a maximum break in the same match when the Northwich and District League season resumed this week.

Amos Wright potted all eight balls in a single visit to the table for Gladstone A, a feat matched by Gladstone C duo Shaun Brearley and Darryl Fallows as they champions recorded a 5-2 win.

Rudheath remain their closest rivals after edging third-placed Castle Private B at Middlewich Road, a victory secured after David Hartt had won a deciding frame for the second successive match.

Barn Owl D made the most of defeats for teams above them in the table by beating Castle Private A thanks to captain Leon Hewitt helping them over the line.

Green Dragon’s place in Division One looks secure for another season after they won at Castle Private C, but Barn Owl C appear doomed after a 10th defeat of term.

Promotion favourites Greenbank A suffered a surprise home defeat against lowly Iron Bridge in Division Two despite recovering from losing the first three frames.

However Dave Rothwell won an all-important seventh frame for the visitors.

Nectar’s are 14 points adrift in second spot after thrashing Witton Chimes A, for whom Tony Little cued a maximum.

The Lion A stay third after Michael Hitchens claimed a deciding frame against promotion rivals Barn Owl E, while elsewhere there were victories for Moulton Legion and Barn Owl B.

In Division Three, Blue Barrel B ended their wait for a first league victory.

They prop up their rivals despite winning 4-3 at fellow strugglers Green Dragon B, who are still four points better off.

The Lion B are looking down from the summit after registering a ninth successive win, this time against title rivals Bowling Green.

Barn Owl A’s defeat of visitors Salt Barge keeps them in a race for promotion, but Witton Chimes B’s hopes are fading following an unexpected 5-2 reverse at home to Barn Owl H.

Results

Northwich and District League

Week 15, Division One: Barn Owl D 4 Castle Pvt A 3; Castle Pvt C 3 Green Dragon A 4; Gladstone A 2 Gladstone C 5; Gladstone B 4 Barn Owl C 3; Rudheath 4 Castle Pvt B 3.

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

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