Division One leaders Tulips B survived a real test of their title credentials as they edged out rivals Consti B 4-2 in the Spalding and District Snooker League on Thursday night.
In a close game between two of the teams hoping to claim the top tier crown, a final frame victory from Mark Wilkinson (O14) over John Keeton (O14) settled the clash.
Mark Woodberry (O56), who made a 20 break, and Ady Sibley (O21) were the other frame winners for the table-toppers.
Their lead at the top remains two points, with second-placed Long Sutton A also enjoying a 4-2 win.
They defeated Boundary B in a clash that saw Sean Swinburn (O49) settle the game in the penultimate frame, making breaks of 40 and 22 in the process.
It was also 4-2 as club mates Holbeach A and Holbeach C clashed.
On this occasion it was the C team who prevailed in a close contest that saw Mick Pearl (O21) and Shaun Lee (O28) make breaks of 48 and 36 respectively.
Likewise, Donington C enjoyed a 4-2 triumph over Holbeach D in a game headlined by a superb 46 break from Neil Reynolds (O49).
The 4-2 theme continued as Pyramid A saw off visitors Tulips A in another tight tussle.
A 28 break from Brett Maddison (scr) was in vain for the beaten Bourne side.
In Division Two, leaders Consti F extended their advantage with a 4-2 win at Holbeach B.
Their wins came from Robert Adams (O14), Justyn Stanley (R14) and Martyn Stanley (R21), while Richard Lowe (O35) managed a 24 break for the hosts.
Nearest rivals Boundary C slipped to a 4-2 loss at home against Donington B to lose ground on the leaders.
Jim Howe’s (O42) 33 break couldn’t save them, with Pete Burrell (O7), Paul Stewart (R14) and Jim Thompson (scr) the Donington winners.
Fellow high-fliers Tulips C also went down 4-2 at Consti H. Seb Grimston (O21) reeled off a 32 break for the victors, with Sean Jeynes (scr) making a 30 break of his own in the same frame.
Elsewhere, Wayne Howard (O21) and Tom Horspool (O42) sanks breaks of 36 and 28 respectively for Sutton Bridge A as they picked up a 5-1 win at Gosberton A.
Neil Burton (O14) also impressed with a 30 break as Whittlesey C beat hosts Holbeach E 4-2, while Long Sutton B suffered a home defeat against Pyramid B by the same score.
In Division Three, Pyramid B took over at the top after a 5-1 success at Donington D.
The best break at this level came from Steve Jennings (O28), who impressed with a 33 in Whittlesey A’s 4-2 home win over Consti C.
It was also 4-2 as Gosberton B won at Consti J. The highlight of that clash saw Les Andrews (O7) beat Simon Slinger (R7) on the final black ball of a frame that lasted 50 minutes.
