WITH just five games to go, all sections are still up for grabs, and in the Premier section only three points separate the top three, writes Andy Beal.

Gladiators lead the way by one point after their 2-1 win at North Leigh FC. The leaders won the opening leg 27-21 and in the second leg, decided to set, and it looked a regretful decision after only eight was put on the board by the first three players, however 20 from the next five players gave them a score of 28.

In reply, North Leigh gave it a good go but fell just one short with 27. In the final leg, Gladiators decided to set again, however this time a disastrous set of only 19 was never going to be enough as the football club swept past that with 27 to give them a deserved point.

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Second-placed White House dropped a point at home to The New Club. A set of 30 was good enough for the White House in the opening leg, as New Club responded with 27.

New Club drew level in the second leg, setting and winning it 30-25. White House decided to set in the deciding leg and a wise choice it was as they banged in the highest set of the season so far with 34. New Club hit18 in reply. Dick Walsh top scored for White House with 13 dolls (5-4-4).

Dick Walsh of The White HouseDick Walsh of The White House (Image: Andy Beal)

The Swan’s title ambitions took a slight knock when they lost to Section One leaders Littlemore British Legion 2-1.

The Legion set and won the first leg 31-16. Swan hit straight back in the next leg, setting and winning it 27-23. In the final leg, Swan really struggled and could only hit a measly 14, which was not a problem for the Legion who hit 20 to take the leg and game.

The Catherine Wheel’s title aspirations took a hit when they lost at home to Yarnton British Legion 2-1.

It started off well for The Wheel, setting and winning the first leg 21-18, however that was to be their only success as Yarnton set and won the next two legs 22-19, 30-17 to give them a well-earned victory.

Catherine Wheel C retained top spot in Section Two with a 3-0 win against visitors Bletchingdon Sports, who languish at the foot of the table.

A strange opening leg saw Bletchingdon set with only 10, however The Wheel struggled in return and only hit 12 to give them an early lead. Wheel upped their game in the next two legs winning them both 20-14, 31-17.

SIXERS: P Rampton (Black Horse A), J Wells (Northway Club B), M Hewitson (The Swan).

BLOBBERS: B Mossop (Rose Hill Club), W Cox (Northway Club B), S Smith (Catherine Wheel B), G Edwards (Red Lion Cassington), M Lyons (Masons Arms A).

TOP DOLL SCORERS: 13: D Walsh (White House), J Bandrowski (Masons Arms A).