There’s a major shake-up at the top of the table in the Copyshop Sponsored Premier Pairs. Dragons climb to first place after a two-set win over J & A, while Simple Minds continue their strong form and move into second, taking both sets from early leaders Lee Don. Green Machine and Ayre Assassins couldn’t be separated, finishing level. Statler & Waldorf and Villa Boys both secured their first wins, taking two sets each against Villans and Douglas Old Boys respectively.
In the Tuesday Team League, Villans drew their triples with KCS Sunshine but swept the remaining rounds, stretching their lead at the top by three points over Ramsey Raiders. The Raiders dropped their triples to Bowling Stones but bounced back to win the singles and doubles.
Maxums started strong, taking the triples, but Early Birds hit back to win both singles and doubles, moving them into third place. Castletown Crofters edged Stand & Deliver by just one chalk in the triples, with both singles and doubles ending level (8–8). The Wolves won the triples over Northern Lights, drew the singles, and narrowly lost the doubles.
No positional changes in the First Division Pairs. Just two points separate leaders 1-in-4 and Pin Pals, as both teams drew their matches. All other fixtures also ended in draws.
A dominant showing from Simple Minds, earning 42 chalks and 6 points, takes them to the top of the Wednesday Team League table. Crown Greeners move into second after defeating Villans in both sets, while Dragons jump to third with another full points win. Dumb, Dumber & Dumbest won two sets, though Saltire managed to salvage two points.
GGs impressed with two set wins and 32 chalks, moving to first place in the Triples League. Bowlistics, Castletown Crofters, and Gutter Gang all recorded straight-set victories.
CC & Me remain top of the Friday Pairs League, despite dropping their first set of the season to Weather Girls.
KT Sunshine Band, in second, were held to a draw by Crown Greeners. Top Dogs and Maxums finished in a thrilling 12–13 draw, while Bowling Divas and GGs also shared the spoils (12–12).
Tony Lloyd-Davies stays unbeaten with 4 wins from 4, maintaining the lead of the First Division. Just two points behind, separated on chalk difference, are Gary Merrill (2nd), Nicole Whiting (3rd), and Anita Roberts (4th).
Andy Dixon remains two points clear at the top of the Premier Singles League, despite losing to Stuart Garrett, who sits second. Wins also for Adrian Slater, John Houseman, Wayne Roberts, and Paula Garrett.
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