FLAG's Jo West closed with 102 and then partnered Dawn Gore to seal their 7-2 victory at Holgate in York John Smith's Darts League division one.

Leaders Cueball 'A' had Angie Hields finishing with 71 (11, 20, double 20) in their 7-2 win at Slip 'A'.

The battle for second place threw Cygnet 'A' against their 'C' team. Roz Kerr with 140, 100 for 23, and a 78 finish from Karen Richardson made sure the match was all square after the individual games. An 87 check from the 'C' team's Julie Ashton for a 24 pairs with Kerr steered their side to victory.

Slip 'A' recovered from a 4-2 down at Dringhouses to win 7-4.

Independent's Sandra Bruce closed 105 for 21 in the pairs with Karen Alton but it was in vain as Donna Maskill and Pat Nelson had secured victory for Clifton after Jo Hodges had gamed in 21.

Toni Smallwood's 22 darts was Leeman 'B' team's best performance as they beat Blacksmiths 8-3.

Division two front-runners Shepherd 'A' were taken down to the wire by Clifton 'B' before winning 7-4. Maggie Bedingham - Denise Fowler snatched the decider for Shepherd.

Sun 'B' rose into second place as they beat Slipper, while Sun 'A' duo Sally Swales and Kath Williams clinched the decider at Jubilee.

Burnholme lost to Tap, whose Fran Holmes closed 102. The pairing of Rose Rowan - Yvette Shepherd secured victory. Ann Barker - Janice Davies teamed up to secure Tang Hall victory against Severus.

Division three leaders Leeman 'C' had Shelagh Kenny and Ann Reagan hitting the tons as they demolished Volunteer 'B'.

Woolpack were taken all the way by Volunteer 'A' before Sharon Nelson - Jan Handley won the deciding game for Pack.

Leeman 'A' team's Christina Waddington checked 94 but it was in vain as Shepherd 'B' cleared up in the pairs for a 6-3 win.

Leeman 'D' kept the top two in sight with a 7-2 win against Turf, whose Angie Cochrane won both her matches.

Clement's J A and E Wharton won their pairs to prevent Cygnet 'D' getting a full house.

Updated: 08:47 Tuesday, April 19, 2005