BARN Owl A, the lowest ranked side still in the competition, continued a remarkable run in the Northwich and District League’s Team Knockout on Wednesday.

They whitewashed hosts Iron Bridge to reach the last four.

Holders Gladstone C remain on course to claim a second successive league and cup double after easing past Gladstone B.

They are joined in the semi finals by top-flight rivals Castle D, who proved too strong for Gladstone A, and Green Dragon A after they squeezed past Barn Owl B by the odd frame.

A draw for the next round is scheduled for next month.

Castle A are in contention to win the Supplementary Shield for a second successive season after eliminating Division Two outfit Iron Bridge.

Castle C, separated by 14 places and two levels from visiting Barn Owl H, eased through as well.

Barn Owl E fared better, ending the run of Greenbank B.

A line-up for the semi finals – scheduled for February – is completed by Blue Barrel B, who recovered from 2-0 down to see off Division Three rivals Witton Chimes B.

Results

Northwich and District Pool League

Team Knockout

Quarter finals: Barn Owl B 3-4 Green Dragon A; Castle D 4-2 Gladstone A; Gladstone C 5-2 Gladstone B; Witton Chimes A 0-7 Barn Owl A

Supplementary Shield

Quarter finals: Barn Owl E 4-3 Greenbank B; Blue Barrel B 4-3 Witton Chimes B; Castle C 6-1 Barn Owl H; Iron Bridge 2-5 Castle A

Draw for the semi finals scheduled for Sunday, January 8