CUP:- Delph Tavern had a four point start over Newburgh Lions and ended up winning by six; Paul McAteer scored an excellent 18 points for the winners while Darren Martin added 14 to Newburgh’s score. Helenians, for whom Mike Flaherty scored 17, began with a 25 point start on Colly Wobblers and held on, winning by 8; Andy McGowan (15) and Mike Unsworth (13) top scored for Colly Wobblers. Rugby Hounds gave Hayfield Gang a 17 point start but failed to catch them, finally losing by 6 points; Rob Jones scored 12 for the winners as did Colin MacDonald, Eric Lupton and David Hodgson for Rugby Hounds.
As a result Delph Tavern, Helenians and Hayfield Gang qualify for the semi finals in March
PLATE:- Ormskirk Theatre Company held on to their 22 point advantage over Turks Head Sinners, running out winners by 14; Steve Pilkington scored 12 for the Sinners. A remarkable 23 points from Charles Johnson and 14 from Kevin Walton greatly helped Turks Head Saints overcome a 20 point deficit to win by 8 over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green scored a creditable 17 points. Scarecrows began their game against Greyhound with a 19 point start and won by 18, thanks to an outstanding 22 points from Barry Marshall; John Wilson scored 19 and Ritchie Venner 14 for Greyhound
So the Plate semi finals in March will be contested by Ormskirk Theatre Company, Turks Head Saints and Scarecrows