HOLCOMBE Brook A, Hawkshaw A and David Lloyd (Bolton) A have made 100 per cent starts to the new Mixed League Division One season.

Last year’s unbeaten champions, Holcombe Brook have beaten Markland Hill A and Lostock A, while Hawkshaw A - runners-up last season - have wins against Markland Hill A and Holcombe Brook B under their belt, and David Lloyd comfortably dispatched the two newly-promoted teams, Bradshaw A and Markland Hill B who have both to register any points this season.

In Division Two, newly-promoted David Lloyd (Bolton) B are top, with Walmer A and Lostock B second and third, respectively, while Hawkshaw B and newly-promoted Markland Hill C prop up the division.

David Lloyd (Bolton) C and Walmer B lead the way in Division Three, both with two wins each, with David Lloyd (Bolton) D and Markland Hill D yet to register points.

In Division Four, Hawkshaw C are looking strong with two wins. The Bury team were relegated last season, and their early form suggests they are favourites for promotion.

Barrow Bridge A also have a 100 per cent record with wins against Eagley A and Lostock E, while points are yet to be registered by Lostock E and Hawkshaw D.

Meadow Hill are the only team to win two games in Division Five, while Barrow Bridge B and Lostock F have yet to register points.

Lostock C edged out fellow Division Three side Walmer B in a close-fought Cecil Cup preliminary round contest.

Walmer had a 20.5 handicap start which Lostock overturned to win 64-61.5 and set up a first-round game against Hawkshaw B.

Markland Hill E will play Bradshaw C, while in the other half of the draw, Division Five side Markland Hill E did not need their 20.5 handicap start as they comfortably defeated Walmer C from the same division 81.5-49.

Round one matches will be played on Tuesday, May 21, when current holders Elton Vale visit Barrow Bridge B.

Cecil Cup handicaps will be calculated from league positions as they stood yesterday, and secretaries will be notified by email on Sunday, May 19.

Results Mixed League Division One: Markland Hill A 48 Hawkshaw A 58, Lostock A 40 Holcombe Brook A 58, David Lloyd (Bolton) A 64 Bradshaw A 31, Holcombe Brook B 60 Markland Hill B 30.

Division Two: Markland Hill C 33 David Lloyd (Bolton) B 70, Longsight A 36 Walmer A 66, Hawkshaw B 36 Lostock B 68.

Division Three: Lostock C 66 David Lloyd (Bolton) D 39, Bradshaw B 60 Holcombe Brook C 51, David Lloyd (Bolton) C 66 Longsight B 30, Walmer B 67 Markland Hill D 40.

Division Four: Lostock E 46 Barrow Bridge A 51, Hawkshaw C 69 Bradshaw C 42, Elton Vale 56 Hawkshaw D 48, Eagley A 55 Lostock D 50.

Division Five: Markland Hill E 62 Eagley B 50, Barrow Bridge B 19 Meadow Hill 71, Holcombe Brook D 64 Walmer C 45.

Men's League Division One: Ellesmere A 7 Chorley A 2, David Lloyd (Chorley) A 2 Holcombe Brook A 7, Hawkshaw A 2 Lostock A 7, Holcombe Brook B 6 Walmer A 3.

Division Two: Tyldesley 0.5 David Lloyd (Bolton) B 8.5, Markland Hill B 0 Leigh CC A 9, David Lloyd (Bolton) A 4 Markland Hill A 5, Longsight Meths A 6 Ellesmere B 3.

Division Three: Walmer B 8 Hawkshaw B 1, Lostock B 8.5 Longsight Meths B 0.5, Bradshaw A 2 Eagley A 7.

Division Four: Claremont 7.5 Bradshaw B 1.5, Ellesmere C 7 Lostock C 2, Winton 6 David Lloyd (Chorley) B 3, Holcombe Brook C 4 David Lloyd (Bolton) C 5.

Division Five: Eagley B 6 Hawkshaw C 3, Leigh B (Lowton) 4.5 Markland Hill C 4.5, Lostock D 3 Astley & Tyldesley 6.

Division Six: Markland Hill D 7 Walmer C 2, Lostock E 1.5 Chorley B 7.5, Hawkshaw D 2.5 Meadow Hill A 6.5.

Division Seven: Roe Green A 8.5 Holcombe Brook D 0.5, Lostock F 3 Ellesmere D 6, Bradshaw C 3 Barrow Bridge B 6.

Division Eight: Meadow Hill B 8.5 Holcombe Brook E 0.5, Hawkshaw E 2.5 Longsight Meths C 6.5, Chorley C 9 Roe Green B 0, Markland Hill E 8 Eagley C 1.

Junior League Division One: Lostock A 1 Holcombe Brook S C A 11, David Lloyd (Chorley) 2 Markland Hill A 10, Bellingham A 5.5 Bradshaw A 6.5.

Division Two: Walmer 9 Holcombe Brook S C B 3, Holcombe Brook SC C 3 Leigh CC 9, Hawkshaw A 5.5 Winstanley 6.5.

Division Three: St Josephs B 12 St Josephs A 0, David Lloyd (Bolton) 7.5 Bradshaw B 4.5.

Division Four: Roe Green 2.5 Eagley & Barrow Bridge 9.5, Markland Hill C 1.5 Lostock C 10.5, Bradshaw C 6 Hawkshaw B 6.