THE quarter-finals of Watchet Skittles League’s Alan Clark Cup drew together two sides from the Globe Inn, Cannington. At the interval Outsiders held a slender 1 pin advantage. However, a strong second half display from Barn Owls saw them run out winners by 43 pins over Outsiders whose Terry Hayes hit 106 with Dean Marchant top of the alley with 111.

Michael Stout hit 109 for QC Guys as they inflicted a 33 pin defeat on Allsorts, Alan Shopland top of the alley with 112. A match winning 116 from Has Beens’ Mark Clausen led them into the semi finals with a 39 pin victory against Phoenix Knights, Connor Jeromson hitting 98, while Railway Steamers were holding their own against Premier Champions Bell All Stars but a second half team score of 308 saw the premier side claim victory by 29 pins.

Results: Barn Owls 574 (Dean Marchant 111), Outsiders 531 (Terry Hayes 106); QC Guys 609 (Michael Stout 109), Allsorts 576 (Alan Shopland 112); Has Beens 568 (Mark Clausen 116), Phoenix Knights 529 (Connor Jeromson 98); Railway Steamers 575 (Cam Munro 102), Bell All Stars 604 (Warren Knight 108).

Semi-final draw, April 29: Bell All Stars v Has Beens (Wyndham Arms), Barn Owls v QC Guys (Bird in Hand).