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 Railway’s Kevin Basnett successfully defended the Individual Handicap Knockout Cup in the Cockermouth and District Snooker League.
The holder produced some superb snooker to beat Glasson’s Dave Chapman.
The Glasson player received 25 points start and had never been at this stage of the competition before.
He showed some early nerves and allowed the Railwayman to get in among the balls first.
With a confidently constructed 28 break Basnett applied some early pressure and established a small lead.
A bout of safety followed but with the Railway player always having the upper hand an opening was created and with a break of 36 the frame was closed out 83-34.
As the second frame got underway a scrappy game developed. However from mainly baulk colours it was Basnett who managed to construct a break of 25.
Some fine safety to follow the resultant opportunity enabled the Railway player take a 2-0 lead with the aid of a 32 break and he won the frame 101-27.
A short interval gave Chapman chance to gather his thoughts and at the point of no return he needed to find another gear if he was to halt Basnett’s charge.
Unfortunately for the Glasson player it was Basnett in first again and with a small contribution of 20 the Railwayman had pulled back the start. As the Railway player was now in full flow another excellent opening red was to prove to be the beginning of the end for Chapman as Basnett rubbed salt into the wounds with a title clinching 61 break to take the frame 86-25.
Thanks to Eric McMullen and Colin Sealby for referring/scoring and to the stewardess of the Workington Legion for providing the venue and the buffet.
In Division One home side Railway Club required a good result against Maryport Social A to stay in the hunt and with a 4-2 win the title is yet undecided.
The first two frames were shared as Maryport’s John Fleming defeated Paul Graham on the black and Railway’s Kevin Basnett presided over Julian Plaza with the help of a 45 break.
As the next frame went to Social player Kevin Henderson, with a victory over Steven Little, and Railway’s Craig Davies overcame the challenge of Ivor Messenger the match was finely poised at 2-2.
However as Railway player Barry Collins stepped up a gear to beat Steven Armstrong the score was 3-2.
The final frame of the night had all the makings of a close encounter and with just one red left there was nothing to separate Social’s Sal Kacmack and Railway’s Steve Garroway.
But with a top class 33 clearance it was Garroway who resolutely sealed the match win, 4-2.
John Street completed their remaining fixtures this week and with two thumping home wins this now sees the Railway Club requiring six points away to Senhouse B in their final game of the season to tie at the top of table, therefore forcing a playoff for the title. They won 5-1 verses Senhouse A and 6-0 against Clifton .
A barrage of breaks were produced in both these matches with John Street players Simon Frazer contributing 27 & 35, Peter O'Hagan 48 & 45, Tony Elliot 27 and with Steven McLeod adding breaks of 25, 39 & 25 a destructive end to the season was fashioned.
The aforementioned results now see the Railway Club requiring all six points away to Senhouse B in their final game of the season to tie at the top of table, therefore forcing a playoff for the title.
Home side Derwent A defeated Senhouse B 5-1 and with a good result against Clifton next week a top four place beckons.
That would be a fantastic achievement considering they occupied lower end of the table for much of the season.
Seaton Legion drew 3-3 at Ellenborough, a result that sees the Legionnaires with no possibility of finishing inside the playoff places having completed their fixtures due to receiving a bye in the final week.
Congratulations must go to Division Two side Station Road as a 5-1 win against Derwent B sees them pip Maryport Social B to second place in the table, thus gaining promotion.
Fortunately for the Keswick outfit this result did not effect their position as fourth spot in the table and consequently a playoff place had already been secured.
The match also produced another notable season’s achievement, as with a win for Station Road’s Clive Lister against Liam Skillen this secured him the DivisionTwo leading player title.
Other Division 2 accomplishments saw Maryport Social B’s Paul Lister and Ryan Ismay share both the highest break and aggregate breaks (breaks over 25 added) titles.
The 7 a Side Handicap Final between John Street Club and Maryport Social B will be contested on Tuesday 27th May in the Railway Club.
Any support is more than welcome and thanks to the Railway Club a free buffet will be provided.
TABLES
Division 1 – One week remaining
P W D L F A Pts
1 John St. 24 18 2 4 99 45 99
2 Railway 23 16 4 3 93 45 93
3 Maryport Soc. A 23 13 5 5 83 55 83
4 Ellenborough 23 7 9 7 69 69 69
5 Derwent A 23 8 6 9 68 70 68
6 Seaton 24 5 10 9 67 77 67
7 Senhouse A 24 6 7 11 63 81 63
8 Senhouse B 22 4 6 12 54 78 54
9 Clifton 22 1 3 18 28 92 28
Division 2 – Final table
1 Workington Legion 21 12 6 3 79 47 79
2 Station Rd. 21 11 7 3 76 50 76
3 Maryport Soc. B 21 11 6 4 75 51 75
4 Derwent B 21 7 10 4 69 57 69
5 Brigham 21 7 9 5 66 60 66
6 Glasson 21 3 7 11 50 76 50
7 Flimby 21 2 6 13 47 79 47
8 Trades Hall 21 3 5 13 42 84 42
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