HFX Snooker Club A responded to last week’s defeat with a 4–2 win at Savile A in Division 1’s leading encounter. Pellon C are now their closest challengers after winning 6–0 at Cath. Memorial A, making it three successive victories. They sit four points behind HFX with a match in hand, while Savile are a further point back.

Lee Mount A won the club meeting 5–1 against Lee Mount C to move above them into fourth. Pellon D followed up their victory at HFX by beating Heptonstall A 5–1, collecting 11 points from two matches. Arden Road SC A also enjoyed a convincing evening, ending successive defeats with a 6–0 win over Pellon A.

Bolton Brow B came out on top in Division 2’s meeting of the unbeaten sides, beating Greenroyd A 4–2 to make it seven wins from seven. Belgrave A kept the pressure on with a second successive 6–0 victory, this time against Arden Road SC B, leaving them three points behind the leaders. Todmorden USC B moved into fourth after beating Hill Crest A 5–1.

Ripponden Cons B extended their winning run to three matches with a 6–0 victory at Pellon B. Elsewhere, Pennine D had a result to enjoy after six defeats, winning 5–1 at Pennine A to move off the bottom. Pennine C also collected a useful away win, beating Hill Crest B 4–2.

Week 8 pairs second-placed Pellon C with fourth-placed Lee Mount A, both coming into the match after convincing wins. In Division 2, Belgrave A visit Pennine C with the chance to take the lead while Bolton Brow B have a bye. Pennine’s victory at Hill Crest B gives that fixture some added interest.

The Merit and Individual competitions are now getting underway, with the opening round to be played by 10 November. There are already some interesting ties to look forward to, including an all-Belgrave Merit clash between M. Beck and M. Whaley, who recorded that excellent 93 break earlier in the season.

The Individual draw has produced an all-Pellon meeting between A. Thorpe and P. Craig, while M. Bishop of Lee Mount faces J. Gallagher of King Cross. With a few familiar faces drawn against each other, there's plenty to look forward to as the cup competitions begin.