Close battle is just edged by Blackhall

CM FLOORING CONSETT + DISTRICT SUNDAY LG

BLACKHALL Mill and Chopwell started their Division One title defence with a win as they edged South Moor Sports in a nine-goal clash.

Strikes from Arron Fletcher, Karl Smith, Derek Waters, Niki Shepherd and Craig Willis took them to the slender 5-4 triumph, a Jamie Leathard hat-trick and a single effort from Michael Gray consolation for Moor.

Consett Scotch Arms made it two wins from two as they defeated Burnopfield Hobson Golf 9-3, Andrew Rennoldson leading the way with four goals.

Lewis Teasdale and Andrew Wade both hit doubles, while Adam Knowles also netted, with Stephen Kirkbride, Michael Allan and Keiron Gohery registering for Hobson.

Consett Demi started their campaign with three points as goals from Peter Coulter and John Paul Devanney earned them a 2-1 victory over Castleside Horse and Groom, who had Dan Murray on target.

Strikes from Dan Maddison and Liam Davison enabled Oxhill Central to beat Winlaton Highlander 2-0 in a clash involving two promoted teams.

A Jack Newton strike earned Lanchester Cricket Club all three points in Division Two.

His counter was the only one of the game as his side travelled to Consett Snooker Club.

Mark Dodds fired home all three of Winlaton Crown and Cannon’s efforts as they returned from East Stanley Masons 3-1 winners, Kasey Glendinning with the hosts’ reply.

Aaron Wilkinson, Tony Shaw, Chris Woods and Jamie Armstrong all netted as Craghead Legion defeated Consett Station WMC 4-2, Peter Jackson and Josh Davison for Station.

Rob McConnell, Steven Wilson and David Carrington notched to secure Consett The Barn a 3-2 success at Burnopfield Sun Inn, who had Michael Clark and Lee Atkin on target.

Barn lead the table on goal difference from Lanchester CC.

In the only Division Three game to go ahead, Consett Finnians and Crookhall Beck earned a point apiece.

The teams drew 1-1, Daniel Anderson registering for Finnians and Adam Kilty netting for Crookhall.