IT WAS night of contrasting fortunes for the top two teams in the Premier Division of the Watchet and District Men’s Skittles League, writes secretary Alan Bulpin.

Leaders Allsorts produced another outstanding display, having all six players scoring 113 or more with Ian Clapp leading their scoring with 131 to register a 70 pin home win over Railway Steamers, for whom Alan Harrod topped the alley with 137.

Meanwhile, at the home of Bell All Stars, Allsorts stablemates Bottoms Up had Brandon Walsh scoring 115 as they snatched an exciting one pin victory over the second placed side. Andy Milton with 118 topped the alley for the Stars.

In a closely fought match at the Football Club Mike Stout with 114 led the resurgent Q C Guys to a 14pin success over Castaways whose Mike Lane also hit 114.

White Horse Stallions gained revenge for the previous week’s defeat as Jos Bennett with 111 led them to a 22 pin home win over Williton Club for whom Dan Bulpin continues his fine form, scoring 111.

Wyndham Pinheads celebrated their first victory of the season as Simon Thomson hit 100 as they inflicted a 12 pin home defeat on Three Ferrets, Ashley Baker leading their scoring with 94.

Highest Away Score: Tyrone Ash 141 Three Ferrets.

Phoenix Knights hold on to top spot in Division A continued this week as Brandon Jones with 113 helped them to a 26 pin victory over Has Beens, Mark Clausen top for the visitors with 112.

A score of 104 from Wyndham Warriors captain Phil Trunks maintained their challenge for promotion with a 62 pin away defeat of Dizzy’s Boys, Pete Mather hitting 95 for the hosts.

On the challenging Greyhound alley Jason Turner and Mike Mallet both scored 85 as Barn Owls eased to a 31 pin win against Footy Fockerswhose Andrew Duffield hit 87.

An outstanding score of 124 from Watchet Specials’ James Keogh gave them their first points of the season as they defeated Haddon Hillbillies by 46 pins, Eamon Faraley knocking 102.

Rams leading scorer Leigh Davis hit a noteworthy 114 in their 55 pin success over Dungbeetles whose Steve Sanford hit 98.

Highest Away Score: Paul Davis 121 Wyndham Warriors.

Results: Premier Division - Wyndham Pinheads 549 (Simon Thomson 100), Three Ferrets 537 (Ashley Baker 94); Allsorts 743 (Ian Clapp 131), Railway Steamers 673 (Alan Harrod 137); QC Guys 626 (Mike Stout 114), Castaways 612 (Mike Lane 114); Bell All Stars 623 (Andy Milton 118), Bottoms Up 624 (Brandon Walsh 115); W H Stallions 595 (Jos Bennett 111), Williton Club 573 (Dan Bulpin 111).

Division A: Dizzy’s Boys 504 (Pete Mather 95), Wyndham Warriors 566 (Phil Trunks 104); Barn Owls 481 (Jason Turner, Mike Mallet 85), Footy Fockers 450 (Andrew Duffield 87); Rams 545 (Leigh Davis 114), Dungbeetles 490 (Steve Sanford 98); Phoenix Knights 623 (Brandon Jones 113), Has Been 597 (Mark Clausen 112); Watchet Specials 601 (James Keogh 124), Haddon Hillbillies 555 (Eamon Faraley 102).

Fixtures, November 2, Premier Division: Wyndham Pinheads v WH Stallions, Williton Club v Bottoms Up, Bell All Stars v Castaways, Allsorts v QC Guys, Three Ferrets v Railway Steamers. Division A: Watchet Specials v Wyndham Warriors, Haddon Hillbillies v Phoenix Knights, Rams v Has Beens, Footy Fockers v Dungbeetles, Dizzy’s Boys v Barn Owls.