CRAIG Bourne secured a victory for Castle B in style, making a maximum break in a deciding frame of their meeting with Nectar’s in the Northwich and District League’s top-flight.

The visitors had trailed 2-0.

Leaders Gladstone C, boosted earlier by Nick Hubert’s 8-ball clearance, were grateful to Michael Holness for taking a decisive seventh leg against clubmates Gladstone A.

The champions are remain eight points clear of closest-rivals Castle D, who squeezed past Gladstone B.

A third Division One player, Castle A’s Chris Cain, hit a maximum during his side’s slender success against Green Dragon A the same evening.

Barn Owl E climb to second spot in Division Two following a 5-2 win against Barn Owl B.

They displace Lion B, who lost a nail-biter at Greenbank C after Michael Dale claimed the final frame.

Witton Chimes A continue to lead the way, and enjoy a nine-point advantage after returning from Iron Bridge as 5-2 victors.

At the bottom, Gladstone D boosted their survival hopes following a narrow 4-3 win away to Lion A.

Barn Owl A widened a gap to the chasing pack in Division Three following a 5-2 victory against Barn Owl H.

Second-placed Wheatsheaf went down at Blue Barrel A, who close to within a point of a promotion position, to leave them 15 points adrift.

Witton Chimes B saw off Blue Barrel B, while Green Dragon B lost the first four frames in a 5-2 home reverse against Broken Cross.

Results

Northwich and District Pool League

Week 13, Division One: Castle A 4-3 Green Dragon A; Castle C 3-4 Greenbank A; Gladstone A 3-4 Gladstone C; Gladstone B 3-4 Castle D; Nectar’s 3-4 Castle B

Division Two: Barn Owl B 2-5 Barn Owl E; Greenbank C 4-3 Lion B; Iron Bridge 2-5 Witton Chimes A; Lion A 3-4 Gladstone D; Moulton Legion 2-5 Owley Wood

Division Three: Barn Owl H 2-5 Barn Owl A; Blue Barrel A 5-2 Wheatsheaf; Green Dragon B 2-5 Broken Cross; Witton Chimes B 5-2 Blue Barrel B Free week: Greenbank B