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IT was a big night for home teams in the Mid Cheshire Bowling League Premier, with four out of six teams scoring over 200.

Castle Sports B got a full house at home to Shavington 210-98. Crewe PO got a maximum score beating Victoria B 210-117. Frodsham Red Lion had a great home win against Owley Wood A winning the match 205-114.

The only two unbeaten teams left in the premier, Wharton Cons and Rudheath, met at Wharton.

It was the home side that remained unbeaten with a very convincing win 201-121.

The result moved Wharton Cons up to second place, only three points behind Castle Sports A.

Helsby A came very close to a win over league leaders Castle Sports A, with five winners each. Castle just won 173-175.

Comberbach A had a good win at Owley Wood B, beating them 139-192 to go fourth, leapfrogging Rudheath A.

In Section One, Victoria A continued their charge into the Premier with a resounding 208-125 home victory against Rudheath B.

In second spot, Barton CC A, just behind Victoria A, continued their push with a good win at Comberbach B 152-192.

The only other win away was third place Kingswood who beat Tarporley A 168-184.

Meadowbank jumped to fifth when they beat Crosstown A at Meadowbank 194-149.

Frodsham Red Lion B, in fourth place, lost at Middlewich RBL 186-162 while Castle Sports C beat Wharton Cons B 175-169.

Barnton CC B beat Kelsall 204-130, putting them in the top spot in Section Two.

Friday night was a good night for the home team as four out of five won.

Winsford Cons A had a near perfect score at home, beating Helsby B 209-124.

Second place Moulton RBL A had a good home win beating Castle Sports D 190-156.

Shavington B stayed at the bottom of the section despite a home win, beating Winsford Cons B 183-173.

Davenham A won at home 178-159 against Middlewich RBL B.

Sandbach Park A lost at home 156-177 to Lk Graylams

In Section Three, Barton CC C  still top the division despite losing away at Comberbach C 207-141.

Wharton Rec A, in second place, closed the gap on the leaders when winning at home to Owley Wood D 187-161.

Owley Wood C Inflicted more damage on bottom club Sandbach Park B 181-119.

On Friday only two fixtures were played with Hartford A beating Crowton 179-172, and Winnington A losing at home to Davenham B 175-180.

In Section Four, Cuddington top the section and are unbeaten.

They had an away win at Owley Wood E, beating the home team 135-197.

Second place Rudheath Bowls C had a home win against Moulton RBL B 192-145, while Davenham B had a home win 183-157 against Hartford B.

Castle Sports E are in second place after a good home win 198-96 against Davenham D.

Interestingly in this match, seven-year-old Freddie Morris made his debut for Castle Sports with a 21-10 win.

Barnton CC D won at home 185-159 against Comberbach D. Norley lost at home to Winnington B 165-171.

Mid Cheshire Ladies

It was Team Knockout week in the Mid Cheshire Ladies, with the last 16 results below with handicaps in brackets:

Barrow Ladies (+45) 188-152 Moulton Ladies (+45), Davenham Ladies (+35) 172-145 Rudheath SSC (+35), Red Lion Ladies 164-124 Bostock Ladies (+40), Lady Owls (+30) 198-142 Lady Owls B (+50), Crowton Ladies (+40) 193-143 Cuddington Ladies (+50), Barnton A (+15) 144-142 Bunbury (+30), Norley (+20) 157-153 Castle Ladies (+5), Winnington Ladies 160-132 Rode Heath (+50).

Draw for the last eight to be played on July 13: Barrow Ladies (+45) v Davenham Ladies (+35) at Winnington Ladies, Red Lion Ladies v Lady Owls (+30) at Hartford, Crowton Ladies (+40) v Barnton A (+15) at Cuddington Ladies, Norley (+20) v Winnington Ladies at Crowton.

Ladies County Merit Mid Cheshire

The women’s Mid Cheshire Merit was played on Sunday.

Nicola Boulton (Frodsham) beat Emma Webb (Hartford) in the final.

The National women’s merit will have three representatives from Mid Cheshire - Nicola Boulton, Emma Webb and Dot Barker.

Cheshire Men’s County

Sunday is the second round of men’s county matches.

After defeat to the Potteries, Cheshire really need a win in this match against Merseyside.

Cheshire’s home tie is at Packhorse BC, Abbey Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3AT.

The away tie is at Mossley Hill Athletic, Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool , L18 8BX.

Matches, 2pm start, support welcome:

At Packhorse: Tom Vickers v Matty Gilmore, Steve Morrey v John Hignett, Danny Nixon v Andy Hayes, Ben PhilLips v John Finch, Glynn Cookson v James Whalley, Mike Heald v Nick Burridge, Matt Sands v Danny Barwise, Ian Howell v Anthony Thompson, Ben Holbrook v Liam Mcegan, Neal Ocego v Dave Mcdermott, Paul Dooley v Matty Gartside, Andy Proctor v Robbie Fitzpatrick

At Mossley Hill: Phil Lee v Owen Cookson, Wayne Ditchfield v Kevin Duncalf, Michael Havern v Lee Johnstone, Tex Allen v Matt Thurlwell, Stephen Glover v Andy Hamman, Darren Hankin v Rob Winnington, Michael Coupe v Paul Drinkwater, Lee Downing v Adam Bishop, John Dalziel v Nathan Brown, George Curran v Jack Bushell, Carl Doyle v Richard Peach, Josh Bunting v Jason Cornes.