The Calderdale team in the Huddersfield Handicap produced a flawless performance to whitewash bottom of the table David Browns.
This result was even more impressive as Calderdale weakened its team to try and reduce their handicap. They ended up needing to win 5-1 to come out on top, having given their opponents three start.
This maintains Calder-dale's place in the top fo
ur going into their bye round.
The difficulty is picking a good side without being too high in the handicap. In every game the team has had to win 4.5 to 1.5 or more, which is a tough ask.
In the Calderdale League, Huddersfield showed that despite not being as strong this year as previously, they still know how to win. They ground out a success against Belgrave with everyone contributing and are going to be Hebden Bridge A's main challengers.
In the other match, Brighouse had a narrow win over Halifax despite defaulting a board. It could be a difficult season for Halifax.
CALDERDALE LEAGUE
Division One
Huddersfield 3.5, Belgrave 1.5: D. Firth 0.5, G. Farrar 0.5; D. Keddie 1, L. Johnson 0; R. Boyland 0.5, M. Corbett 0.5; N. Hepworth 1, M. Barnett 0; B. Corner 0.5, A. Gonzales 0.5.
Halifax A 2, Brighouse 3: D. Holmes 0.5, R. Broadbent 0.5; R. Cully 1, default 0; C. Melosa 1, B. Bendall 0; G. Cash 0, R. Grandage 1; J. Aldridge 0, N. Hudson 1.
PWDLPtB/C
Hebden Bdg A3300611.5
Huddersfield330069.5
Hebden Bdg B4211512
Belgrave5122413
Brighouse411236.5
Courier4103210
Halifax A300302.5
HUDDERSFIELD HANDICAP TEAM
David Browns (+3) 0, Calderdale 6: D. Gray 0, D. Patrick 1; A. Ward 0, M. Parsons 1; D. Hill 0, D. Colledge 1; R. Caufield 0, P. Hughes 1; P. Senior 0, R. Sutclife 1; D. Caufield 0, T. Webster 1.
PWDLPtB/C
Hudds Rooks44008+12
Netherton A53107+2.5
Calderdale53026+2.5
Holme Valley42115+1.5
Wakefield52125+0.5
Dragons41123-1.5
Netherton B41123-6.5
West Bretton51131-2.5
David Brown50050-6.5
