KINGSCLERE have gone to the top of the Whitchurch and District Bowls League following their 59-49 win over Howard Park A.

Oakley A moved into second spot after a 62-33 win against Marnell Blues and Littleton Leopards keep up their fair start to the season by beating Basingstoke Town’s Spades 50-46.

Hyde Abbey A beat Andover B 52-50, while Whitchurch Yellows won 53-41 against St Mary Bourne.

In Division Two, Andover A maintained their lead with a 53-42 victory over Littleton’s second string.

Basingstoke Town Diamonds beat Alton 54-50.

In the basement battle, Oakley B lost 65-37 to bottom club Hook Hares.

Division Three leaders Hyde Abbey B had a tight win over Town’s Jokers.

Littleton Lemurs lost 53-42 at Andover C but stay second, half a point ahead of Andover.

Division Four leaders Whitchurch Blues beat third placed Marnell Greens 51-39 and Old Basing Roundheads are second after they beat Thornycroft 59-56.

Howard Park B beat Oakley D 51-42 and Kingsclere Pheasants saw off St Mary Bourne Merlins 55-38.

Unbeaten Basingstoke Town head Basingstoke District Bowls Association League Division One after beating second-placed Oakley 57-39.

Alton are third following their 49-44 win over Howard Park, while St Mary Bourne beat Alton Social 69-51.

Division Two is led by an unbeaten Whitchurch, who did not play.

Andover stay second despite losing 59-47 to Hook, whose win moved them up to third.

Basingstoke Town’s B team beat Oakley B 64-52.