Reigning champions Cardigan went back to the top of Division One in the Ceredigion Bowling Association after picking up 12 points from a 24-shot win at Aberystwyth.

The Cardis are six points clear of Lampeter, but the mid county side have a game in hand after their match at Aberaeron was called off.

Next up, a week tomorrow (August 2), is the big one between the two title challengers on the Gwbert Road green in Cardigan.

There was a major surprise in Division Two when leaders New Quay went down by 52 shots away against second in the table Newcastle Emlyn who reduced their rivals’ lead to 11 points.

Aberystwyth 8 (2 points) Cardigan 26 (12 points)

Rink scores (Aberystwyth names first) Dai James 22 Andrew Clarke 17; Rory Salmon 13 Marc James 21; R. Morgan 9 Paul Monders 26; Ian Pugh 16 Kevin James 18.

The top Cardigan rink was skipped by club captain Paul Monders

accompanied by Andre Bann, Chris Rogers and Brian Williams.

Division One: Queen’s Road 58 (2) Tregaron 89 (12); Aberystwyth 58 (2) Cardigan 82 (12)

Standings: Cardigan 72; Lampeter 66; Tregaron 59; Queen’s Road 40; Aberystwyth 32; Aberaeron 11

Division Two: Aberteifi 76 (9) Llandysul 73 (5); Newcastle Emlyn 99 (14) New Quay 47 (0)

Standings: New Quay 71; Newcastle Emlyn 60; Aberteifi 57; Llandysul 48; Llanbedr 30; Aeron 14

Senior County League

Aberaeron 45 (10) Aberystwyth 37 (2); New Quay 48 (5) Lampeter 48 (7); Llandysul 42 ¼ (4) Queen’s Road 43 (8)

Standings: Aberaeron 10; Queen’s Road 8; Lampeter 7; New Quay 5; Llandysul 4; Aberystwyth 2