Basingstoke Town trio in County Two Bowl Triples semi-final

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In County competitions, Basingstoke Town’s Martin Mason, Matthew Rickson and Derek Banks have reached the semi-final of the County Two Bowl Triples after an extra end victory over Alton.

Also, through to a county semi-final, in the Golden Girls event, are Oakley’s Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers who recovered from a 10-1 deficit to beat Fleet United.

Week 14 of the Whitchurch Mixed League saw Division 1 leaders Basingstoke Spades maintain their lead at the top as they beat Alton A 4-3.

In Division 2, leaders Littleton Leopards won 5-2, as did Whitchurch Yellows who, with two matches in hand and just one point behind, look favourites for the title.

At the other end of the table, Oakley Woodpeckers, with just two wins all season, look destined for relegation.

In Division 3, Howard Park Kestrels' 5-2 win over Andover Stags means they now have a five-point lead over the Stags and Andover Eagles.

In Division 4, Oakley Kites are eight points clear of Littleton Lions and Basingstoke Hearts, both of whom have played a match more than the Kites.

In the Premier Division of the Basingstoke Triples League, Oakley ‘A’, despite a 5-2 home defeat by Basingstoke Town A, retained their top position as second-placed Kingsclere A went down to Hook.

In Division 1, Burghfield ‘A’ won 7-0 against Burghfield B to go 12 points clear of St Mary Bourne Kestrels, who have a match in hand.

In Division 2, leaders Howard Park ‘B’ remain top though just five points behind with two matches in hand are Aldermaston Birch.

In the Basingstoke and District Men’s League, Basingstoke Town’s title hopes were enhanced as their A team beat Oakley A 5-0 and the B team beat Whitchurch by the same score.

With the 2025 champions Alton Social A going down to a 5-0 defeat at Kingsclere it is now Town's title to lose.

In Division 2, leaders Alton hung on to top spot, despite a 5-0 home defeat by Oakley B.

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