GLADSTONE C are the only team in the Northwich and District League’s top flight to have won both their opening matches in the new season.

Shaun Brearley’s maximum break was a highlight of a 6-1 success against fellow title hopefuls Owley Wood A on Wednesday.

Champions Rudheath recovered from losing last week to squeeze past Gladstone B by the odd frame, Chris Cain potting all eight balls in a single visit to the table during his frame.

Bowling Green, conquerors of the men from Middlewich Road in their first fixture, came a cropper at home to Barn Owl C.

Elsewhere, both side representing Castle Private celebrated maiden victories.

Steve Moores held his nerve to win a deciding frame for Castle B against The Elms, while Castle A beat Gladstone A.

Chapels, promoted last season as Division Three champions, extended a winning sequence to three matches at a higher level following a 6-1 win at Iron Bridge.

Another newly-promoted side, Lion A, secured a fine win against Barn Owl B – a team that played in Division One last season.

Greenbank C lost to Greenbank A, suffering a first defeat, while Moulton Legion recovered from back-to-back reverses to win 5-2 at Witton Chimes.

Wheatsheaf remain without a success after going down to village neighbours Owley Wood B.

Nectar’s and Greenbank B are the only teams in Division Three to have unblemished records, the former occupying first place in the standings after beating Lion B.

Barn Owl E are in second spot following a comfortable home win against Blue Barrel B, while Blue Barrel A lost heavily to previously winless Witton Chimes B.

Elsewhere Greenbank B crushed Green Dragon B, while Davenham Legion continued a promising start when they recorded a second win.

Results

Northwich and District League

Week Three, Division One: Bowling Green 2 Barn Owl C 5; Castle Private A 4 Gladston A 3; Gladstone B 3 Rudheath 4; Gladstone C 6 Owley Wood A 1; The Elms 3 Castle Private B 4.

Division Two: Greenbank C 1 Greenbank A 6; Iron Bridge 1 Chapels 6; Owley Wood B 5 Wheatsheaf 2; The Lion A 4 Barn Owl B 3; Witton Chimes A 2 Moulton Legion 5.

Division Three: Barn Owl E 6 Blue Barrel B 1; Blue Barrel A 1 Witton Chimes B 6; Davenham Legion 5 Greenbank D 2; Greenbank B 6 Green Dragon B 1; Nectar’s 5 The Lion B 2.