Grapes open lead at the top

The Grapes took advantage of their close rivals not being in action at the weekend to open up an 11-point gap at the top of the Welshpool and District Darts League, writes Steve Lloyd.

Their 6-1 win at home to the Red Lion Llanfair pulled them clear of the Talbot A who now have a game in hand in second.

The Quay reversed the 6-1 defeat at the beginning of the season against the Raven A and the Talbot B also took revenge on the Pheasant with a 4-3 win.

The Kings Head recorded their 8th 4-3 result this season, this time losing to the Westwood A in a game that included the King’s Darren (Dagsy) Hyland’s 116 checkout and the Westwood’s Brian Gamble scoring a 171.

In Division Two, the leaders, Green Dragon B won by the odd game in seven against the Westwood B, as did the Goat against the Wellington and also the Social Club against the Green Dragon A.

The Crown Monty continued their improved form with a 5-2 win at Castle A and the Powis Arms eased past the Station Grill 6-1. The Social Clubs Adam Gough superbly hitting a 114 shot out.

In the Bagshaw Cup the Westwood A, Raven A, Grapes, Talbot A, Red Lion, Green Dragon A and Talbot B. and the Green Dragon B have all progressed through to the next round.

The next round of the cup games will be posted on the Facebook page as soon as draw is made.