With six fixtures remaining, Lampeter are in the vanguard in Division One of the Ceredigion Bowling Association six points clear of reigning champions Cardigan.

The return clash between the two protagonists on the Gwbert Road green on August 2 could go a long way to deciding the outcome of the championship race and whether Paul Monders and his Cardigan colleagues can complete a title hat-trick.

Cardigan 95 (14 points) Tregaron 52 (0 points)

Rink scores (Cardigan names first): Michael Newcombe 31 Carl Garner 10; Mark James 24 David Bennett 13; Andrew Clarke 17 John Jones 12; Kevin James 23 Gareth Jones 17

The top home rink was skipped by Michael Newcombe accompanied by Andre Bann, Freddie Lloyd and Brian Williams.

Aberystwyth 70 (2 points) Lampeter 91 (12 points)

Rink scores (Aberystwyth names first): Rowland Salmon 17 Henry Jones 24; David James 12 Nick Randell 31; Ian Pugh 15 Lewis Williams 22; Richie Morgan 26 Steve Entwistle 14

The most successful Lampeter rink was skipped by Nick Randell with Aled Roberts, Emlyn Dudley and Emyr Thomas.

After picking up 12 points from a Division Two away game against Aeron, leaders Newcastle Emlyn drew nine points clear of nearest rivals Aberteifi who sprang a ten-shot win over Newcastle Emlyn.

Newcastle Emlyn 55 (4 points) Aberteifi 65 (10 points)

Rink scores (Newcastle Emlyn names first): John Davies 10 Andrew Wilson 20; Richard Davies 15 Mike Johnson 12; Robert Evans 19 Ian Lindsay 11; John Thomas 11 DC Williams 22.

The top visiting rink was skipped by DC Williams with Iori Thomas,

Steve Edwards and Lyn Jones who beat Tony Thomas, Rajon Niagaha, Dafydd Davies and John Thomas (skip).

Division One: Cardigan 95 (14 points) Tregaron 52 (0 points); Queen's Road 78 (11) Aberaeron 63 (3); Aberystwyth 70 (2) Lampeter 91 (12)

Standings: Lampeter 48; Cardigan 42; Tregaron 29; Queen's Road 24; Aberystwyth 16; Aberaeron 9

Division Two: Aeron 50 (2 points) New Quay 97 (12 points); Llanbedr 64 (7) Llandysul 64 (7); Newcastle Emlyn 55 (4) Aberteifi 65 (10).

Standings: New Quay 46; Aberteifi 37; Llandysul 31; Newcastle Emlyn 27; Llanbedr 21; Aeron 6