RAPTORS occupy first place in the Mid Cheshire Super League’s top flight following an 8-2 success against Cobras last Monday.

Ian Oakes was a victor in each of his three head-to-heads for the early table-toppers, while Neil Proudlove recorded two wins for their opponents.

Sparks proved too strong for Tigers, with Ray Worthington remaining unbeaten, while Team Hut were denied a draw by a Victoria side for whom Martin Thomson avoided defeat on the night.

Blades began their campaign in Division Two with a 7-3 victory against Valiants thanks to doubles from Adam Ryder, George Crouchley and Jake Styles.

Crusaders made a winning start, at Hawks’ expense, after Pete Rowlinson celebrated a hat-trick of wins.

Captain Dave Mairs led Rangers to a whitewash of Middlewich High School in Division Three.

Bears beat Vikings, with Andy Edwards winning all of his matches.

Kinetics lead the way following a 7-3 defeat of Falcons, making them the only side in the section to have recorded successive wins.

Martin Selby was their star turn.

Results

Mid-Cheshire Super League

Week Two, Division One: Cobras 2 Raptors 8; Tigers 3 Sparks 7; Victoria 6 Team Hut 4.

Division Two: Blades 7 Valiants 3; Hawks 3 Crusaders 7.

Division Three: Bears 7 Vikings 3; Kinetics 7 Falcons 3; Middlewich High School 0 Rangers 10.

Additional reporting by Ryan Ratcliffe