OLD Ilminsterians must wonder what they need to do to win a match in the Torquay Skittle League after they scored a massive 445 at home to the Willows and left them 77 to win – and lost by two shots.

Willows' anchorman Rob Netherway (69) hit the spare required to win the match 447-445.

Janet Clements toppled the highest lady score of the season with 73. Her scores were 16, 9, 13, 13, 6, 16 for Old Ilminsterians.

The highest gents' score this week went to Marcus Whittle of the Signers with 74. Signers defeated Division Seven leaders Bay Blues 404-384. John Welch made 68 for Bay Blues.

Taxis defeated third-placed Buddies 380-361. Mark Hills notched 63 for Taxis and Ken Evans top scored with 54 for Buddies.

Taxis now lead Division Four after Babbacombe CC B lost 361-359 to Knockers.

Knockers' final leg of 66 made the difference. David Gardner made 55 for Babbacombe and David Worth 53 for Knockers.

Acorns won their top-of--able clash with Whistlers, who had an off night winning 365-322. George Shepherd top scored with 52 for Acorns.

Guys & Dolls are now joint top of Division Six with Crusaders after they defeated Sixes N Sevens 361-401 and Crusaders lost to Royals 348-342.

Mike Stacey and Keith Powell shared top score for Guys & Dolls, both with two spares in their 60s.

WIZZARDS are this season's Totnes League Division One champions, winning the title by three clear points.

Top team score from the Men's League was the Bric-A-Bracs with 519 in their victory over the Screwdrivers,

Three other teams scored more than 500: the Swashbucklers (512) against the Fords' 507 and the Wizzards scoring 501 in their win over the Wrecks which clinched the title.

Top individual score was Phil German of the Swashbucklers with 105 to help his team to beat the Shot. Colin Hoskin of the Bric-A-Bracs scored 100.

The ladies were busy with the pairs competition.Top scoring pair from the ladies was the Alley Cats with 187 in their game against the Allsorts.

Top individual was another player from the Alley Cats – champions from last year's competition. Sara Ellis with 102; one other player scored a century Chris Rive from the top-scoring Alley Cats team with 100.

Two U21s clashed when Tom Edmonds of the Rugby Club played against Liam Bligh of the Saints.

Both lads rose to the challenge, top scoring on 99 for their respective teams.

RESULTS

Men's Division One: Wizzards 501 (K Murch 93), Wrecks 435 (D Westaway 84); Fords 507 (D Gray 99), Woodpeckers 465 (C Watts & K Short 86); Pilgrims 457 (C Worth 89), Offcuts 453 (J Watson 87); Bric a Bracs 519 (C Hoskin 100), Screwdrivers 457 (A Burgess 97); Swashbucklers 512 (P German 105), Shot 472 (D Lampkin 83); Warriors 463 (R Prowse 92), Flying Ws 439 (J Foale 79).

Men's Division Two: Station 31 423 (D Hodge 90), Lions 382 (P Booth 79); Millers 437 (A Rowe 88), Tri ards 478 (A Challis 91); Rat Tails 424 (E Taylor & J Brown 74), Wingers 433 (M Yates 79); R.F.C. 479 (T Edmonds 99), Saints 444 (L Bligh 99); Wasps claimed game v Rangers.

Ladies' Division One: Berries 284 (R Gerry 94), Westons 276 (A Worth 78).

Ladies' Division Two: Rocketts 253 (G Janes 72), Hopelasses 284 (J Grant 78).

Ladies' Division Three: Follies 282 (C Bassett 80), Urchins 251 (W Milford 73).

Ladies' Castle Cup: Odds and Sods 289 (D Stolworthy 80), Seekers 250 (J Howrihane 73).

Ladies' Pairs: Alley Cats 174 (S Ellis 102), Otters 134 (E Full 70); Alley Cats 187 (C Rive 100), Allsorts 167 (K Watson 93); Gems 176 (W Northway 91), Diamonds 149 (T Slater 83); Follies 134 (C Bassett 69), Fordetts 143 (M Sharland 78); Renegades 145 (J Taylor 74), Wagtails 153 (A Billis 77); Outsiders 152 (L Courtenay 83), Berries 149 (C Paul 81); Care Bears 152 (S Life 86), Ladybirds 131 (R Binmore 66).