Bowlers from both Basingstoke Town and Oakley have reached the late stages of national competitions, writes Colin Statham.
In the newly introduced event of the Women’s Foundation Pairs, Oakley’s Carol Phillips and Laura Butler are in the county final, having overcome Fleet United, whilst Town’s Anita Christian has reached the semi-final stage of the Senior Singles.
Play in the county championships, which leads to players representing Hampshire in the national finals at Leamington, is reaching the Northern Area Final stage.
There has been good representation from local clubs with Oakley’s Alice Lovett and Ric Newson in the Two Bowl Singles and, in the Four Bowl Singles, Town’s Anita Christian and Kingsclere’s Mark Stillings.
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With matches still to play, Town are also guaranteed a place in the Men’s Triples.
In the Basingstoke and District Triples League, a fourth successive 7-0 win, this time over Howard Park, saw Oakley "A" take over from Kingsclere "A" at the top of the Premier Division, whilst in Division 1, Whitchurch Silks' 5-2 defeat by Marnell leaves St Mary Bourne clear at the top.
In Division 2, the early league leaders Oakley "B" slumped to a 7-0 home defeat to Burghfield "B" who are now 6 points clear of a field headed by Town "B".
These saw Town win away at Alton and Oakley win at Andover.
Old Basing came through with victory over Whitchurch but the big result of the round was Howard Park's win away against Alton Social, the champions for the last two years.
The Whitchurch Mixed League has reached the halfway point of the season.
Basingstoke Spades and Basingstoke Jesters, playing their games in hand, have moved clear from Kingsclere Partridges at the top Division 1.
Aldermaston Oaks have taken over the lead in Division 2 whilst Marnell Jades are 8 points clear in Division 3.
Andover Acorns retain the top spot in Division 4 leading Oakley Kites by 2 points.
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