Lampeter marched on as unbeaten leaders of the Ceredigion Bowling Association Division One after a thrilling one-shot win at the Rookery over Cardigan – champions for the past two seasons and also boasting a one hundred per cent record.

The visitors from the west led for most of an intriguing contest with the result in the balance until the final end and it was the mid county bowlers who rallied for victory.

Lampeter 73 (10 points) Cardigan 72 (4 points)

Rink scores (Lampeter names first); Lewis Williams 25 Paul Monders 13; Steve Entwistle 10 Kevin James 25; Henry Jones 21 Michael Newcombe 12; Nick Randell 17 Marc James 22

The top Lampeter rink was skipped by Lewis Williams accompanied by John

Atkinson, John White and Elfan James.

Division One: Aberaeron 60 (2 points) Tregaron 88 (12 points); Lampeter 73 (10) Cardigan 72 (4); Aberystwyth 74 (10) Queen's Road 63 (4)

Standings: Lampeter 36; Tregaron 29; Cardigan 28; Aberystwyth 14; Queen's Road 13; Aberaeron 6

Division Two: Aberteifi 75 (12) Llanbedr 69 (2); Newcastle Emlyn 96 (14) Aeron 58 (0); New Quay 87 (12) Llandysul 52 (2)

Standings: New Quay 34; Aberteifi 27; Llandysul 24; Newcastle Emlyn 23; Llanbedr 14; Aeron 4