UNDEFEATED Kendal and District Bowling League pair went head-to-head at the weekend.

However, it was a one-sided affair as Victoria A defeated Holme A 8-2. They were in relentless form from the start as Ian Nicholson picked up the best result for the home side following a 21-4 victory over Holme A’s Dan Varcoe. Alan Gilpin battled past Stephen Ashburn 21-17, while Ira Collier saw off Liam Baxter 21-6. Victoria continued to dominate when Martin Gilpin, Jonathan Cooper and Matthew Simpson earned wins.

Holme's only points came from Gavin Whitehead and Mark Ashburn.

The result leaves Victoria A on top where they hold a four point advantage over Holme A.

While the top two battled it out there were also some crucial games played in the rest of the division after Victoria B defeated Netherfield A 7-3, Kings Arms Hales A saw off Bowness A 8-2, Holme B edged out Lindale A 6-4, while there were also wins for Levens A and Windermere A.

Burton A remained top of Division Two despite falling to their first defeat of the season after losing 6-4 at Staveley.

Crosthwaite A and Kirkby Lonsdale A were also 6-4 winners with victories over Burton B and Arnside A, Netherfield C defeated Subscription A 7-3 while Allithwaite A defeated Windermere A.

In Division Three Ambleside B, Heversham A, Victoria C and Levens B ran out 8-2 winners against Windermere C, Abbot Hall A Sedbergh and, Holme C.

Ingleborough A battled to a 6-4 win over Milnthorpe A before Burneside and B and Lower Holker A drew 5-5.

Arnside B, Allithwaite B, Allithwaite C,and Levens C picked up crucial wins in Division Four, while Hawkshead and Abbot Hall B drew 5-5.

Victoria D are two points clear at the top of Division Five following an 8-2 win at Burneside C while in Division six Lindale C stay top of the division after seeing off Burneside D 8-2.