THE leaders in a race for the Northwich and District League title matched each other’s result when they returned to action.

Castle D recovered from losing a tactical opening frame in their meeting with Gladstone B, taking the next five.

It leaves them two points adrift of champions Gladstone C, for whom Matty Hubert’s maximum break was a highlight in their success against Gladstone E.

Rudheath also rallied after losing the first two frames against Castle C and climb from seventh place to third in the table as a reward.

Liam Jones potted all eight balls from a single visit.

Greenbank A moved eight points clear at the top of Division Two after edging Greenbank C, who stay second.

Four teams are in pursuit for a promotion place, led by Broken Cross.

However an 8-ball break for Adam Taylor was only a consolation as they lost at Iron Bridge A.

Barn Owl B remain in contention after getting the better of Witton Chimes A, a direct rival, following a close encounter that saw the teams share the first four frames.

Gladstone D climbed from the relegation zone, replacing opponents Lion A after conquering them, while victory in a deciding frame for Daniel Lloyd saw Owley Wood A past Witton Albion.

Green Dragon A chalked up a ninth win from 10 attempts when they put a dent in Iron Bridge H’s hopes of being promoted from Division Three.

Second-placed Greenbank B took advantage, taking four successive frames to beat Blue Barrel and establish a six-point lead over Iron Bridge in third.

Tim Prince took the plaudits for Green Dragon B after prevailing in a deciding frame for Green Dragon B after they let slip a 3-0 lead at Witton Chimes B.

Winnington Rec’s recovery after a slow start continued when they brushed aside Slow & Easy A while Slow & Easy B squeezed past back-markers Wheatsheaf.

Results

Northwich and District Pool League

Week 14

Wednesday, January 9

Division One: Castle C 3-4 Rudheath; Castle D 5-2 Gladstone B; Gladstone C 5-2 Gladstone E. No game: Castle A.

Division Two: Barn Owl B 5-2 Witton Chimes A; Gladstone D 5-2 Lion A; Greenbank C 3-4 Greenbank A; Iron Bridge A 4-3 Broken Cross; Witton Albion 3-4 Owley Wood A.

Division Three: Green Dragon A 4-3 Iron Bridge H; Greenbank B 5-2 Blue Barrel; Slow & Easy A 1-6 Winnington Rec; Wheatsheaf 3-4 Slow & Easy B; Witton Chimes B 3-4 Green Dragon B.

Fixtures

Week 15

Wednesday, January 16

Division One: Castle A v Rudheath; Castel B v Gladstone C; Gladstone B v Castle C; Gladstone E v Castle D. No game: Owley Wood B.

Division Two: Barn Owl B v Gladstone D; Greenbank A v Witton Albion; Lion A v Greenbank C; Owley Wood A v Iron Bridge; A; Witton Chimes A v Broken Cross.

Division Three: Blue Barrel v Slow & Easy A; Green Dragon A v Wheatsheaf; Iron Bridge H v Green Dragon B; Slow & Easy B v Greenbank B; Winnington Rec v Witton Chimes B.

Additional reporting by Rob Winnington