RAPTORS rise to third in the Mid-Cheshire Super League’s top flight following a whitewash of Cobras in the latest round.

Simon Lafferty, Ian Oakes and Chris Snapes returned unblemished cards for the victors.

Leaders Leopards, who did not have a game, ceded top spot to Victoria Club following their rivals’ 7-3 win against Team Hut.

Crusaders lead the way still in Division Two following a 9-1 win against Hawks.

Phil Monton and Steve Peach were unbeaten, while Ryan Ratcliffe contributed another double for his side.

Adam Ryder and Jake Styles won their singles rubbers for Blades as they saw off Valiants by the same score.

Elsewhere, Wolves – boosted by Mike McGhee’s hat-trick of victories – proved too strong for Winsford Locke.

Rangers occupy first place again in Division Three following a whitewash of Middlewich High School.

Warren Atkinson, Dennis Carney and Dave Mairs were on duty for the title-hopefuls.

Bears, in second, saw off third-placed Vikings in a close encounter.

Andy Edwards registered three wins for the former, while John Roberts’ double kept Vikings in contention.

Falcons shared the spoils with Kinetics after a draw, with Josh Quilty celebrating a hat-trick of victories for the former.

Results

Mid-Cheshire Super League

Week Nine, Division One: Raptors 10 Cobras 0; Team Hut 3 Victoria 7

Division Two: Crusaders 9 Hawks 1; Valiants 1 Blades 9; Winsford 3 Wolves 7

Division Three: Falcons 5 Kinetics 5; Middlewich High School 0 Rangers 10; Vikings 4 Bears 6

Additional reporting by Ryan Ratcliffe