Whitehead Bowling Club crowned NIBA champions

The East Antrim club’s sixth title success was confirmed when nearest challengers Bangor were demolished at Lisnagarvey.

With only one game remaining, Whitehead are 11 points clear at the top.

It’s the first time the Castleview Road men have won the title since 2010, having been runners-up in 2011, 2013 and 2014.

Elsewhere, Cookstown produced a thrilling finale in the Junior Cup final against Whitehead at Larne to secure the trophy for only the second time following a nailbiting one-shot win.

Results

Irish Bowling Association Junior Cup final: Cookstown 77 Whitehead 76.

NI Bowling Association

Division One: Lisnagarvey 85 (6) Bangor 72 (1), Portadown 77 (4) Lurgan 74 (3), Banbridge 86 (6) Balmoral 64 (1), Whitehead 92 (5) Dundonald 73 (2).

Division Two: Castke 73 (2.5) Dromore 81 (5.5), Londonderry park 68 (6) Donaghadee 67 (1).

Division Three: Musgrave 104 (7) Cloughey 57 (1), Clarendon 83 (6) Carrick B 67 (1), Markethill 121 (7) Lisnagarvey B 52 (0), Ormeau (6) Rathfriland (1).

NI Private Greens League

Division One: Old Bleach 70 (2) Larne 83 (5), Ulster Transport 76 (1.5) Pickie 95 (5.5), Ards 90 (7) Willowfield 64 (0).

Division Two: Forth River 67 (2) NICS 73 (5), Falls 73 (1) Mossley 83 (6), Comber (1.5) Salisbury (5.5).

Division Three: Musgrave 104 (7) Cloughey 57 (1), Clarendon 83 (6) Carrick B 67 (1), Markethill 121 (7) Lisnagarvey B 52 (0), Ormeau (6) Rathfriland (1).