Holton A have risen to their customary position at the top of Oxford & District League Division 1 after their third big win.

They swept aside Vikings A 9-1, with maximums from Andy Misseldine and Mark Scott.

Geraint Lloyd beat Darren Palmer to prevent a whitewash for the visitors.

Two-man Forum A managed a 6-4 home win over Bicester B.

Bicester’s Sanga Quamina beat Andrew Flint to make it interesting, but Forum took victory with Karl Bushell’s treble leading the way.

Bicester A swept aside Forum B 10-0, with maximums from Tony Gorman, Jason Tustain and Jeff Rigby.

Forum C moved up to second in Division 2 with a 6-4 home win over Vikings C.

Marco Zhang reeled off an impressive maximum, but Guy Plowman’s win over Paul Borrowdale was also crucial.

RESULTS

Div 1: Forum A 6 (K Bushell 3), Bicester B 4; Bicester A 10 (T Gorman 3, J Tustain 3, J Rigby 3), Forum B 0; Holton A 9 (A Misseldine 3, M Scott 3), Vikings A 1.

Div 2: Forum C 6 (M Zhang 3), Vikings C 4; Gladiators A 6, Vikings B 4.

Div 3: Forum F 4, Witney 6; Vikings D 4 (H Morgan 3), Forum G 6; Vikings E 6 (M Pickles 3), Bicester E 4; Bicester D 7, Forum H 3.

Div 4: Holton C 3, Gladiators B 7 (J Roake 3); Forum I 7 (S Aston 3), Bicester F 3; Forum J 3, Holton B 7(B Dobson 3).

2-a-side: Forum L 4 (H Williamson), Bicester H 1.