Newburgh Lions remain top and unbeaten after their win over Helenians. Gareth Flynn and Darren Martin both scored 17 for the winners, while Mike Flaherty (17) and Bob Foster (12) led the scoring for Helenians. Despite 18 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Scarecrows, for whom Barry Marshall scored 15 and Peter Jones 12. The results of these games were reversed on handicap. 18 points and a ‘full house’ from Andy McGowan, 16 from Mike Unsworth and 12 from Roy Atherton assured Colly Wobblers win over Turks Head Sinners, for whom Peter Duffy scored 19 and Steve Pilkington 12. As a result Colly Wobblers now occupy second place in the table. Hayfield Gang, thanks to 20 points from Rob Jones and 12 from Ann Frank, overcame Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Gordon Richards and Alan Thompson both scored 12. In a very high scoring game in which all eight players scored in double figures, Rugby Hounds beat Greyhound by a single point; leading scorers were Eric Lupton (20) and David Hodgson (13) for Rugby Hounds and for Greyhound, Ritchie Venner (16) and John Wilson (14). Turks Head Saints beat Delph Tavern thanks to 17 points from Barbara Flaherty and 16 from Kevin Walton; Paul McAteer (17) and Mike Preston (14) top scored for The Delph. The handicap results of these games remained the same. Congratulations to Hayfield Gang who have won the Pre-Christmas handicap table with two games to play!
Posted by Mike Unsworth
10/11/2026