DARRYL Fallows claimed the Northwich and District League’s Division One singles title for a third time following a thrilling encounter with eight-time champion Fred Backhouse.

The Gladstone C star, who had already helped his side to a second double in the past three years, edged a clash with the Castle ace by the odd frame in seven.

It was fitting that the two players that finished top of the averages, with identical records, should play a match that went the distance.

Fallows had joined forces with Bob Holness the previous week to take the top-flight’s doubles crown following a 4-1 win against Castle D tandem Leigh Cobley and Rhys Jones, capping a hugely successful season.

Both prizes in Division Two went to Owley Wood, with Andrew Brocklehurst prevailing in a tight singles battle with Gladstone’s John Edwardson.

Paul Fletcher and Matthew Webster had things more their own way against Darren Walton and Duncan Sanders, also of Gladstone, in the doubles.

Meanwhile Barry Watkins, of Barn Owl B, topped the averages.

Paul Braham, part of a Broken Cross team that will be promoted from Division Three as champions, will take home a trophy for singles champion from next month’s presentation evening after beating Scott Jones (Witton Chimes B) in the final.

He also finished with the section’s best average, along with Paul Oldman, after winning 16 of his 18 league games.

Green Dragon combination Walter Tomlinson and Si Cross were the pick of the doubles entries.

Jo Taylor prevailed in the ladies’ singles final for a fourth successive season, and becomes the first player to win the Jenna McTasney Memorial Cup after ending Dana McCormack’s challenge.

Taylor now has six finals night wins to her name.

The competition was renamed by the committee for this season as a tribute to one of the most talented female players to have graced the league, who died last year.

Taylor was not done there, and together with partner Steve Whitlow added a mixed doubles title to her collection following a whitewash of Matthew Fallows and McCormack in the final.

Results (finals only)

Northwich and District Pool League

Division One

Singles: Darryl Fallows (Gladstone C) 4-3 Fred Backhouse (Castle D).

Doubles: Darryl Fallows & Bob Holness (Gladstone C) 4-1 Leigh Cobley & Rhys Jones (Castle D).

Division Two

Singles: Andrew Brocklehurst (Owley Wood) 4-3 John Edwardson (Gladstone D).

Doubles: Paul Fletcher & Matthew Webster (Owley Wood B) 4-1 Darren Walton & Duncan Sanders (Gladstone D).

Division Three

Singles: Paul Braham (Broken Cross) 4-1 Scott Jones (Witton Chimes B).

Doubles: Walter Tomlinson & Si Cross (Green Dragon) 4-0 Graham Stubbs & John Paterson (Iron Bridge A).

Jenna McTasney Memorial Ladies Cup

Final: Joanne Taylor (Gladstone A) 4-2 Dana McCormack (Iron Bridge H).

Mixed doubles

Final: Steve Whitlow & Joanne Taylor (Gladstone) 4-0 Matthew Fallows & Dana McCormack (Iron Bridge H).