06-05-2025
Latest news from the Mid Cheshire crown green bowling scene
Simon White in action for Cheshire against the Potteries (Image: Contributed)
Stuart Greenhalgh reports on activities in the Mid Cheshire crown green bowling scene…
CASTLE Sports cemented themselves at the top of the Mid Cheshire Crown Green Bowling League Premier Division with a full house at home to Owley Wood B.
It was a tough night for Owley Wood as they were on the wrong side of a 210-90 scoreline.
Frodsham Red Lion A jumped to second place by beating Castle Sports B 205-108.
Crewe PO had a good night against Owley Wood A, beating the home team 174-200.
Wharton cons A had a tricky time on the artificial surface at Helsby, narrowly winning 175-178.
In Section One, Victoria remained top with a comfortable 154-195 away win against Tarporley A.
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Barnton A had their first home match in Section One, winning 207-131 against Castle Sports C.
Kingswood BC had a full house at home to Middlewich RBL A, winning the match 210-126.
In Section Two, after two games, Sandbach Park head the table by 10 points from Castle Sports D.
Section Three sees Barnton CC C lead the way by 17 points, although second-placed Owley Wood D remain unbeaten.
With there being an odd number of teams in Section Three, resulting each week in one team having a bye, it means some teams have only played one match.
In Section Four, Cuddington hold top spot 18 points in front of Winnington B.
Meanwhile, it was a tough outing for the Cheshire county side on Sunday.
The home game was played at Castle Sports and Cheshire had eight winners in a 223-195 win over the Potteries.
But, away on the artificial surface at Biddulph Bowling & Recreation club, Cheshire had to wait until the last two games to pick up a couple of wins with Neal Ocego returning a 21-12 card and Jason Cornes coming out on top 21-20.
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Paul Drinkwater, on his debut, just lost out 21-20 to Lee Brown.
With 10 winners, the Potteries won their home leg 242-197 to secure the overall victory.
Sunday's Federation match is against East Lancs.
Interestingly, the Mid Cheshire team will contain many of the players from both county sides of Cheshire versus the Potteries - one Sunday they are fighting for every point against each other, the following Sunday they are teammates.
The home leg for Mid Cheshire Fed is at Alsager and the match starts at 2.30pm. Your support would be appreciated.
My apologies to Mid Cheshire ladies for missing the start of your season.
After two matches, Division One sees Castle Sports Ladies holding top spot 13 points ahead of Frodsham Red Lion.
Third place Norley are ahead of fourth place Winnington Ladies by just one point.
