The top two teams in the First Division of the Carlisle Billiards League clashed this week.
Inter Qzone held an eight point advantage over their hosts, last season’s champions, The Rock.
The opening match was a tense, but high quality affair, between two of the best players in the city, with Inter’s Welsh international player Peter Stanyer getting the better of Paul Cowing 120-118.
In the second frame, Mally Lancaster got himself ahead early on, as Mike Griffiths struggled to get used to the table.
However Griffiths soon settled and got Inter Qzone 2-0 up with a 120-50 success.
The win was secured for the table toppers in another close match when Simon Towns went to the table 90-95 behind, but three classy shots, including a 7-pointer on the final shot saw him over the line.
Lawrence Swan pulled one back for the Rock, showing why he is regarded so highly by his compatriots, winning 100-83 over Michael Waring.
Dave Midgley completed the scoring for Inter Qzone with a resounding win, 100-68. A couple of high teen breaks allowed ‘Midge’ to break away when needed.
Final score, Rock 1, Inter Qzone 6.
OTHER SCORES: Longtown 5, Denton Holme 1; Southend A 2, Buffs A 5; Qzone 1, Rock A 6
Ex C have returned to the summit of the Second Division.
The Ex Club derby again set high standards of billiards across the area with Ex C beating Ex B 6-0, securing a three point lead at the top of the table.
The match started off in classy fashion with a 80-63 win from Dave “Sarnie” Sanderson who despite close opposition by Mark Beattie, stayed in control.
This was followed by a steady win from Stuart Burgess. There was also no brain-freeze off Stuart Styth, knocking in a 26 break to win 80-44, followed by a close game by Peter Marsden, who won 80-77.
The match was rounded off by a scrappy win by Dave Turley by 80-61. Final score, Ex C 6, Ex B 0. Thanks to Adam Turley for this report.
OTHER SCORES: St Margaret Mary’s 4, Cons 2; Qzone Originals 6, Southend C 0;
Buffs B 2, Southend 5.
