BRADBURY Ladies and Egerton PBC Ladies, both promoted into Section B, finished their first match of the season separated by just six points.

Bradbury led by 26 runs at half time and scored a further 80 runs in the second innings. Egerton fought back to score 100 runs after the interval, but lost the match 153-159. Sarah Littler (30 runs) and Lisa Derbyshire (29) were Bradbury's top scorers.

The closest match of the week involved Trafford EHS, who dropped from B to C Section, and Lower Pools. Trafford lost three players for no score in their opening bat and went on to score 32 runs. Pools replied with 44 but were reduced to 28 in the second innings after losing six players for no score.

Trafford improved in the second half and scored 42 runs to take the match 74-72.

Future, promoted two sections, won their first match in F Section 220-146 against Eagley CC. Amy Maslivec (25), Emma Truffas (24), and Alex Voiels (23) were the top scorers.

Section M newcomers Howarth Roofcraft and Natural Style met this week. Roofcraft led by 35 runs at the interval (108-73) but were dismissed for 56 in the second innings. Natural then scored another 133 to run out 206-164 winners. Vicky Macdonald 35, Jo Hutchinson 30, and Joanne Barnes 23 were Natural's highest scorers.

Fernhill Farm Stables met promoted Dunscar Bridge Ladies in a fantastic Section J encounter. Dunscar won 180-142, with Michelle Stephenson the top scorer.

Results - Section A: Rupert Ladies A 139 Aspull Ladies XI 60; 24-7easyweb 64 Little Lever XI 72 (i); Rupert Ladies B 126 Daisy Hill CC A 107; Darcy Lever C&SC A 132 (i) St Josephs Sports College 72.

Section B: Bradbury Ladies 159 Egerton PBC Ladies 153; Phase 2 Bedrooms 99 (i) Highfield XI 66; Kearsley Cricket Club A 103 Davies XI 150; Westside XI 131 (i) The Grapes A 64; Widdows Mason XI 125 (i) Horwich RMI 85.

Section C: Church Hotel Ladies 95 Little Lever Cricket Club A 97 (i); The Brierfield 136 RIJO 42 86; Trafford EHS 74 Lower Pools 72; Darcy Lever C&SC C 141 D Parceline Ladies 119.

Section D: Church Inners 189 Redgate Ladies 182; The New Inn A 116 Apollo Ladies 144; K2 Ladies 139 (i) Coronado Ladies 118; Prices A 94 The Grapes B 107 (i); Little Lever Cricket Club B 107 (i) A&S Schofield (Builders) 81.

Section E: Adlington Cricket Club 103 Chorley Ladies 195 (i); Railway Ladies 142 Jacksons 99; Sharples Park 50 Fox & Stork XI 109 (i); Heaton Ladies A 89 Judge and Partners 119 (i); Tonge Moor Ladies 174 Hough Fold Ladies 191.

Section F: Varnish Industries XI 203 Adlington St Pauls 214; Eagley CC 146 Future XI 220; Wellies XI 168 The Bowling Green XI 95; KAOS 171 Party Perfections 203.

Section G: B B Belles Little Lever Sports Club A abd; Knights XI 155 (i) Levers XI 77; Grey Mare Ladies 137 Heaton XI 173; Heaton Cricket Club 179 Applejax 124; Lord Raglan Ladies 84 Capital Ladies 148 (i).

Section H: Impression Ladies 153 BYP Ladies 163; Farnworth Cricket Club 111 The Lamb 103; Rigbys Runners 134 Kearsley Cricket Club B 187; Mytham Ladies 181 Hulton Lane Ladies 172.

Section I: Daisy Hill CC B 162 Barren Ladies 217; Victory Reform Ladies 111 Sweet Greens Dream Team 173 (i); Pure Asphalt XI 222 Eagley Pike Ladies 83; Prices B 131 Freedom Ladies 167 D; PArthur Autos 63 Blades Barbers 102 (i).

Section J: Edgworth Rounders Club 144 Serridge 11 85; Royal Bolton Hospital A 119 Darcy Lever C&SC D 208; Frasers Finest 106 ISS Ladies 139 (i); Fernhill Farm Stables 142 Dunscar Bridge Ladies 180; Pineapple Chunks 166 PJ Cleaning Services 85.

Section K: St Teresas 65 Ladies Taverners 90 (i); Darcy Blues 156 Westhoughton Central XI 136; Grey Man Vixens 101 The Grapes C 149 (i); Bolton Rugby Club Ladies 152 GPM Ladies 183.

Section L: Oracle Ladies The New Inn B abd; Hardy Hall 280 Astra Ladies 232; Tonge Moor Cricket Club 198 Daves Minibus 1774; FG Electrics -1 St Andrews XI -1.

Section M: Howarth Roofcraft 164 Nat ural Style XI 206; Hulton Ladies 171 (i) American Express 97; Heaton Ladies B Westhoughton Cc Ladies abd; Ladybridge XI Tonge Fold XI abd.

Section N: Wallys Eleven 213 Little Miss 11 180; R&G Eleven 134 JJs 109; WM Ladies 207 Lincoln XI 129.

Section O: Little Lever Sports Club B 198 (i) Darcy Lever C&SC E 145; Duke Of Wellington 190 Thomas Egerton Ladies 153; Westhoughton Primary Ladies 237 (i) Baymare Ladies 230; HCCF 209 (i) Hunter Ladies 121.