Cardigan leapfrogged reigning Ceredigion Bowling Association Division One champions and leaders Lampeter and drew seven points clear but the south of the county side dropped four shots at Tregaron and Lampeter have a game in hand on their rivals.

After this week’s games when the Cardis host Aberystwyth and Lampeter are in action at Aberaeron and at home against Queen’s Road comes the big one between the top two on the Gwbert Road green with the winners likely to go on and secure the title.

Tregaron 62 (4 pts) Cardigan 79 (10 pts)

Rink scores (Tregaron names first): Lewis Morgan 20 Kevin James 23; Gareth Jones 8 Paul Monders 25; John Jones 17 Marc James 15; Dai Edwards 17 Chris Rogers 16

The top visiting rink was skipped by Paul Monders with Andre Bann, Emyr Davies and Paul Edwards.

Results Division One: Aberystwyth 70 (10 pts) Queen’s Road 66 (4); Tregaron 62 (4) Cardigan 79 (10)

Division Two: Newcastle Emlyn 72 (4) New Quay 81 (10); Aberteifi 88 (12) Llandysul 67 (2)

Standings

Division One: Cardigan 79; Lampeter 72; Aberystwyth 37; Tregaron 30; Queen’s Road 29; Aberaeron 26

Division Two: New Quay 64; Llanbedr 46; Llandysul 44; Aberteifi 43; Newcastle Emlyn 41; Aeron 35