VICTORIA A remained on top of Division One in The Kendal and District Bowling League after a hard-fought 8-2 win over Holme B.

Martin Gilpin defeated Holme’s Alan Hine 21-7 in the first game, while Victoria’s Ian Nicholson saw off Ellie Chandler 21-4.

There were also wins for Alan Gilpin and Jonathan Cooper who defeated Tom Baxter and Stephen Varcoe 21-12 and 21-9 respectively, while Ira Collier edged out Dave McRoy 21-20.

Holme B battled back through both Alan Stewart and David Crayston, however, Victoria sealed the win through Daniel Monks who defeated Mike Fell 21-14.

In the other games, Holme A routed Victoria B 10-0, Netherfield A saw off Kings Arms Hales A 9-1, Bowness A defeated Lindale A 8-2, Levens A defeated Windermere 7-3, while Netherfield B edged out Burneside A 6-4.

Burton A defeated Subscription A 8-2 in Division Two.

Burton, who have won their opening three games, remained on top of the table following their latest victory.

Kirkby Lonsdale A dominated Crosthwaite A 9-1, Ambleside A edged out Windermere B 6-4, Burton B won by the same score at Staveley A, while Netherfield C defeated Arnside A.

Ambleside B continued to dominate Division Three following a routine 8-2 win over Heversham A.

Lower Holker A, Ingleborough A, Holme C and Victoria C won by the same 8-2 score with victories over Milnthorpe A, Burneside B, Levens B, Windermere C and Sedbergh respectively.

In the final game, Abbot Hall A drew 5-5 with Levens B.

In Division Four, there were wins for Hawkshead, Arnside, Allithwaite C, Subscription B, Abbot Hall B and Allithwaite B.

Staveley B defeated Burneside C 7-3 in Division Five, while Lindale D, Crosthwaite B, Lower Holker B, Milnthorpe B, and Ingleborough B were also victorious.

The opening fixtures in Division Six were also played as Holme D defeated Subscription D 8-2.

In the other games played in the division, Burneside D got the better of Endmoor C 6-4, Lindale C defeated Allithwaite D 8-2, while Windermere D saw off Milnthorpe C 7-3.