League leaders strengthen their positions as the season gathers pace

There was plenty of movement in the league tables this week, with several teams strengthening their positions at the top, while others celebrated their first wins of the season.

In the Premier Pairs League, Simple Minds extended their lead to five points after beating Super Mario Bros. Lead On II moved into second place with a two-set win over Douglas Old Boys, while Dragons slipped to third after being held to a draw by C & A. A & J also made progress, climbing to fourth following their win.

Dragons continue to lead the Daytime Team League after taking maximum points from their match. Cookies Cronies remain in second place but were denied a full house when opponents Time Enough claimed a drawn set. Villans took two sets from KCS Sunshine Band, pushing the Band down to third.

Jack High remains the team to catch in the First Division Pairs, opening up a six-point lead over the three teams immediately behind them. Separated only by chalk difference, Mersey Duo occupy second place, with La Las in third.

There is no change at the top of the Evening Team League, with Dragons maintaining their lead after collecting all the points against Dagaton. Great Lengths moved into second place following a three-set win, while Flu Fighters hold third. Saltire also had reason to celebrate, recording their first win of the season.

In the Triples League, leaders GGCK were held to a 3-1 scoreline by IBS.  Second-placed Jack Hunter took advantage with a win of their own, closing the gap at the top to just one point. Optimists climbed into third place after beating Bowlistics, while Northern Trio and JAL both celebrated their first wins.

Maxums are showing excellent form in the Daytime Pairs League, with another win lifting them into second place. Dragons remain unbeaten at the top, while Springbacks hold third.

In the Mixed Pairs League, Wobble and Roll continue to hold on to top spot, with Murrays Mint second and Jax Diamonds third. Further down the table, Jack Attack celebrated their first win and We’re on a Roll maintained seventh place with a win.

Paula Garrett continues to set the standard in the Premier Singles League, maintaining her unbeaten record with another win. She now holds a four-point advantage over second-placed Dave McCabe, with Dee Lewis remaining in third place.

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