OAKLEY A are the early leaders of Whitchurch Bowls League Division One after a 58-39 success over Andover B.

Kingsclere Quails beat St Mary Bourne 56-33, Littleton Leopards beat Hyde Abbey A 51-40 and Howard Park A recorded a 51-42 win over Basingstoke Town, writes NORMAN FIGG.

In Division Two, Whitchurch Blacks beat Hook Hares 51-35.

Andover A had a big win over Oakley B (64-39) and St Mary Bourne Eagles overcame Old Basing Cavaliers 46-37.

Town Diamonds edged past Alton Social (45-44).

Division Three is led by Hyde Abbey B following a 76-26 thrashing of Littleton Lemurs.

Howard Park C beat Town Jokers 52-39 and Oakley C overcame Friary 44-40.

Old Basing Roundheads got off to a great start in Division Four, beating Howard Park B 56-36.

Marnell Greens beat Kingsclere Pheasants 72-34 and Whitchurch Blues beat Old Basing Royalists 52-41, while Oakley D overcame St Mary Bourne Merlins 43-28.

Kingsclere lead Division One of the Basingstoke and District League after a 70-46 win over Oakley. Old Basing beat Alton Social 61-45, with Town beating Howard Park 58-54.

In Division Two, Andover beat Thornycroft 74-52, Whitchurch defeated Town B and Kingsclere B and Oakley B drew 54-54.